Preservation Buffalo Niagara is the region’s only full-service, professionally staffed preservation organization, empowering Western New York communities to champion historic preservation as a means of creating a more culturally rich, vibrant, affordable, and sustainable community. Preservation Buffalo Niagara cultivates our regions’ roots. We are the guardians to an unrivaled stock of residences and buildings … Continue reading “About Us”
You chose door number 3, which by far is the scariest story of them all! For Demolition by Neglect lurks in the shadows and grows stronger with every drop of rain, gust of wind, and shake of the pavement. As once occupied and vibrant buildings are forgotten about, or purchased by neglectful owners they can … Continue reading “Preservation Horror Story #3”
I’m impressed you’ve come back for another Preservation Horror story! Door number 2 is a thrilling tale fraught with drama and suspense, even before this building was completed! Any guesses, if the tension is too much, I suggest you don’t stay a moment longer! This is the story of the… Guaranty Building! This story begins … Continue reading “Preservation Horror Story #2”
Welcome to Door Number 1! I hope you are ready for a tale of beauty, grace, deception, and loss! This is the story of The Larkin Admin Building! The Larkin Administration building opened its doors in 1906 exhibiting the mastery of design that Frank Lloyd Wright had… we won’t get into his personality. This imposing … Continue reading “Preservation Horror Story #1”
