NYSCA Announces $25,000 Grant Award to PBN!

Preservation Buffalo Niagara awarded $25,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts  

Buffalo, NY – Preservation Buffalo Niagara announced today a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.  

“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.” 

Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “On behalf of the Council and staff, I am so proud that we are supporting the critical work of so many nonprofit organizations all across the state, including the work of Preservation Buffalo Niagara. New York State’s art and culture nonprofits make us a global leader, strengthening our connections to each other and the larger world. I thank you for your dedication and service and look forward to all your work in the coming year.”  

About the New York State Council on the Arts 

The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 of the state’s regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York’s creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. 

Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts. 

PBN Local Landmark District Update: Brewers Hill Historic District

SoSS Update: A Local Historic District! 

PBN has submitted the Brewers Hill Historic District for local historic designation as part of the Save Our Sacred Sites initiative! This nomination was inspired by the closing of the St. Jude Center, now listed for sale by the Catholic Diocese. You can find the application data here. 

Advocacy need: We will alert you when the public hearing is scheduled. If you’d like to submit a letter of support, email it to info@pbnsaves.org and we will print it and provide it to the City of Buffalo.

Located just north of downtown Buffalo near the medical campus, the Brewers Hill district features eight historic buildings on Washington and Ellicott Streets. These structures, dating back to the mid-19th century, are the last remnants of a once-thriving residential neighborhood. The proposed district showcases a variety of architectural styles, including Italianate, Second Empire, and Queen Anne.

Key Highlights:

  • Historic Significance: The district’s development began in the 1830s, driven by German immigrants and other settlers.
  • Architectural Gems: The eight contributing buildings, including the St. Jude Center, are rare examples of late 19th-century residential architecture.
  • Preservation Efforts: Early preservationist Austin Fox played a crucial role in saving these buildings in the 1980s.
  • National Recognition: In 2016, these buildings were deemed eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. This is a huge lift and one that does not come lightly. This helps strengthen our application.

The adaptive reuse of these buildings to serve the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus underscores their continued relevance and utility. Designating Brewers Hill as a historic district will ensure these significant structures are preserved while honoring the legacy of the community that once thrived here.

 

 

Save our Sacred Sites Update – Sept 3, 2024

The Preservation Board will be reviewing the following applications on September 5th 2024 at 3pm – St. John Kanty, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Stansislaus, Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Rose of Lima . We have completed these local landmark applications and they will be reviewed by the Preservation Board.

You can write a letter of support to  chawley@buffalony.gov or feel free to attend – details are below.

Preservation Board Public Meetings

You or a representative may participate in a Preservation Board meeting either in person at City Hall Room 901, or by video conference at the following Webex link: https://buffalony.webex.com/buffalony/j.php?MTID=mce68892520b84900536fb86956b4011d

Alternatively go to www.webex.com or call 1-415-655-0001

  • Webex meeting number: 173 804 3655
  • Password: HistReview (not required for phone)

Public comments regarding an application to the Preservation Board may made in person or via Webex at a Preservation Board meeting, or in writing via e-mail to chawley@buffalony.gov or mail to the Preservation Board, 920 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202. Written comments must be submitted and received at least 24 hours before the meeting.

https://www.wivb.com/buffalo-catholic-church-close-merge/buffalo-churches-recommended-to-close-could-become-historical-landmarks/