Buffalo - Main Street

Darwin and Isabelle Martin commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to build a multi-structure complex in 1904, which he did at the height of his Prairie House era.

The Art Nouveau style was designed by Esenwein & Johnson and built in 1921.

Designed by Cyrus K Porter, built in 1889, it housed mercantile establishments.

Milton E Beebe constructed this Italian Renaissance building in 1894.

Designed by E.B. Green and W.S. Wicks, this neo-classical Beaux-Arts style features a dome that was originally terra-cotta and copper and later covered with gold leaf. Built in 1964 of white marble, this 20 story office tower occupies an entire city block.

CEPA offers photography exhibits on a regularly changing basis by new and established artists.

This Art Deco building was built in 1930 as the home of Buffalo's former newspaper. The main entrance features symbols used by early printers that have been cast in bronze. The architects were Monks & Johnson.

The Electric Building is clad in white glazed terra-cotta. It was designed by Esenwein & Johnson and built in 1912.

In 1895, when the building was constructed, it was the largest office building in the world. It was designed in the French Renaissance style by Charles Atwood.

The reflecting pool and splashing fountain are available in the warmer months at Fountain Plaza, in the winter the reflecting pool becomes an ice rink.

Designed by Edward B Green & Son, it was built in 1923 with retail space on the ground floor and office space above. It was converted to the Hyatt Regency in 1983.

This Flemish Renaissance structure was designed by EB Green. It features twin ornamental gables.

Built in 1873 and Italianate in style, the Glenny or Crockery Store is the only surviving building with a cast iron facade.

This monument honors Civil War veterans. It was designed by George Keller and sculpted by Caspar Buberl.

Lafayette Square was once called Courthouse Square, it was renamed in 1825 in honor of General Lafayette's visit to Buffalo.

Built in 1925 to house the Liberty Bank of Buffalo, the building was designed by Alfred Bossom.

Market Arcade was built in 1892 and is a well-preserved example of a 19th century retail structure. The facade is brick and terra-cotta.

Shea's Performing Arts Center is considered a fine example of great movie palaces of its era. Built in the Classic style, the Baroque interior, ornate chandeliers and a marble-lined grand lobby are notable features. Cornelius and George Rapp designed Shea Theater.

The Sidway Building was built in 1907 and features red terracotta details. It was designed by McCreary, Wood & Bradney.

Built in 1905, this commercial and residential building is a Beaux-Arts classical style with a foliage theme on the exterior.

This Medina stone church was built in 1886, it was designed by Schikel & Ditmars.

St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral is a Gothic Revival cathedral, built in 1849 and then rebuilt in 1888 after a fire. The inspiration for the design was drawn from 13th century churches in rural England.

Theater Place consists of two buildings - 636-644 Main Street was designed by Edward A Kent and built in 1896; 622-634 Main Street was built in 1902 by E B Green and W S Wicks.