At the east end of Lake Erie is Buffalo, the state's second largest city, and one of the leading ports on the Great Lakes. The city is well known for its historical buildings. Besides an architectural monument - the Guaranty Building in Church Street designed by Bankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan in 1896 - the city also has the Albrecht Knox Art Gallery, with a fine collection of European and American art of the 18th-20th centuries, the Museum of the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, and the Naval and Military Park on the harbor, with some warships. In the old Allentown district are many finely restored Victorian buildings now housing art galleries, boutiques and small restaurants. From Buffalo it is not far to Niagara Falls.
Three brick row houses, circa 1845, were built at 396 Pearl Street in Buffalo with parapet gables and connecting stables behind. The corner home is all that stands today, a reminder of a common Buffalo type building.
These cast iron and brick commercial buildings on Pearl Street were typical of the 19th C. They were built between 1870 and 1890 to house cabinetry and furniture manufacturers, and are an interesting part of Buffalo's history.
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo is housed in a Greek Revival building and features modern and contemporary art. It holds a strong collection of pieces. Post-war American and European art is especially notable with such names as Gorky, Pollock, Warhol, and Johns. The museum shows regularly changing exhibits.
Address: Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222-1096, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 882-8700, Fax: 1 (716) 882-1958
Hours:
10am-5pm; Fri:10am-10pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
David Anderson purchased an abandoned elementary school in Buffalo's University District, which he renovated, and added a two-story glass-walled addition. Today the Anderson Gallery consists of a first floor with four galleries, and a second floor space which includes an exhibition hallway and a glass-walled sculpture gallery. The Gallery and numerous art works were donated to the University of Buffalo in 2000.
The Gallery shows regularly changing exhibitions of post-war period works.
Address: UB Anderson Gallery, One Martha Jackson Place, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 829-3754, Fax: 1 (716) 829-3757
Hours:
11am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Austin Building, also known as the Title Guarantee Building, was built in 1833. Erected originally as the First Unitarian Church, this Greek Revival structure is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Buffalo.
Fire memorabilia is on display at the Buffalo Fire Historical Society Museum including hand-drawn equipment and fire artifacts. The museum is dedicated to the history of fire fighting in Buffalo.
The Buffalo Museum of Science was founded in 1861 to trace natural and human history. Dinosaurs, insects, humans, and space are some of the displays and hands-on exhibits. The collections at the Buffalo Museum of Science include anthropology, botany, entomology, mycology, paleontology and zoology. A large portion of the museum's collection and displays related to the Greater Niagara Region.
Address: Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14211-1208, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 896-5200, Fax: 1 (716) 897-6723
Hours:
10am-4pm
Always closed on: American Independance Day (July 4)
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is dedicated to the art and culture of Western New York. The largest collection of Charles Burchfield's art is housed within the center as well as over 6,000 works by other artists. Burchfield is known for his unique watercolor paintings of nature and American subjects.
Another of Buffalo's fine buildings, this 1906 glazed terra-cotta structure is Art Nouveau in style and was designed by Esenwein & Johnson. The Calumet is a ceremonial peace pipe that was a hallmark for the Calumet Club, located on the third floor.
This baseball only stadium features a metal roof, arched openings and a turn of the century appearance through a rusticated stone effect. Coca-Cola Field is home to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, who are part of the International League.
Forest Lawn was founded in 1849 and has over 250 acres. Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery and can view the Blocher, Cleveland and Fillmore grave sites.
Address: Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 885-1600, Fax: 1 (716) 881-6482
Built in 1921 on the site of Millard Fillmore's residence by George B Post & Sons, it was the second hotel built by local innkeeper Ellsworth M Statler.
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums at Porter Hall in Buffalo houses a large collection of historical manuscripts, documents and artifacts. It also features changing exhibitions on a range of topics.
The French Renaissance style of Lafayette Hotel was designed by Louise Blanchard Bethune in 1904. She was America's first licensed woman architect. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Lower Lakes Marine Historical Society Museum is located in the former Howard H. Baker Ship Chandlery. The collection features marine photos, models, documents and displays.
Address: Lower Lakes Marine Historical Society, 66 Erie Street, Buffalo, NY 14202-4007, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 849-0914, Fax: 1 (716) 849-0914
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is home to guided missile cruiser USS Little Rock (CLG-4), destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD-537), and Submarine USS Croaker (SSK-246). Visitors can experience how mariners and submariners lived and carried out their patriotic duties. Displays include aircraft, ship models and airplane models.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm
November 1 to November 30: 10am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Laid out in 1804, this was part of a radical street plan with the municipal center at Niagara Square. It was designed by Joseph Ellicott, a representative of the Holland Land Company and first developer of Buffalo.
In 1825, over 30,000 people gathered in the Square for the hanging of Israel, Nelson and Isaac Thayer - they were convicted of the murder of John Love.
The William McKinley Monument in Buffalo.
View over Buffalo seen from the observation deck of City Hall.
The Gothic Revival style church was built in 1851 by Patrick C Keeley. The Old Cathedral is home to a Hook and Hastings Organ which found residence here in 1877.
Address: St. Joseph Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street , Buffalo, NY 14202-4098, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 854-5855, Fax: 1 (716) 854-5861
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is the spot where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office on September 14, 1901. The site was renovated and upgraded in 2009 to include new exhibits. Visitors can learn about the history of this important moment in time and take a new tour.
The classical structure of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo.
Address: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 884-0095, Fax: 1 (716) 884-0330
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), American Independance Day (July 4), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Easter - Christian
Tifft Nature Preserve is a 264 acre natural habitat that includes nature trails, a wildflower garden and a cattail marsh. Picnicking, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed.
The Tri-Main Center is housed in a former windshield wiper factory. The facility features three galleries, a cinema, performance theater, video library, and media editing suite. It is home to Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center, just buffalo literary center, Buffalo Art Studios, Buffalo Inner City Ballet and Impact Artists' Gallery.
Address: Tri-Main Center, 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 835-3366, Fax: 1 (716) 836-7027
Amherst is on the border of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls International Airport. The center of town has one of two campuses belonging to the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Address: Amherst Chamber of Commerce, 325 Essjay Road, Suite 200, Williamsville, NY 14221, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 632-6905, Fax: 1 (716) 632-0548
Amherst Museum includes 12 restored 19th century buildings including homes, churches, and one-room schoolhouses. Exhibits feature costumes, antique radios, a pioneer kitchen, agriculture, a recreated 1880s Main Street and decorative arts.
Address: Amherst Museum, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, NY 14228-1563, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 689-1440, Fax: 1 (716) 689-1409
Hours:
April 15 to October 16: 9:30am-4:30pm; Sun:12:30pm-4:30pm; Sat:12:30pm-4:30pm; Closed: Mon
October 17 to April 14: 9:30am-4:30pm; Closed: Mon, Sun, Mon, Sat
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Original American Kazoo Company began in 1916 and offers a special area to view the production process. The West African origins and modern production of this musical toy are on display. Displays include wooden kazoos, antique kazoo instruments, silver and gold kazoos.
Martin's Fantasy Island is an 80 acre theme park with over 100 rides for kids of all ages, shows, and other attractions including a water park, and miniature golf course.
Address: Martin's Fantasy Island, 2400 Grand Island Boulevard, Grand Island, NY 14072-3198, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 773-7591, Fax: 1 (716) 773-7043
Lackawanna has the second oldest basilica in the United States. Our Lady of Victory Basilica and National Shrine was built in 1921 and features ornate altars, statues and a grotto shrine.
Address: Lackawanna Chamber of Commerce, 638 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 823-8841, Fax: 1 (716) 823-8848
Our Lady of Victory Basilica was consecrated in 1926, after five years of construction. It is a blend of architectural styles. Life-size statues depict the stations of the cross, thousands of angels are found painted throughout the basilica and the high altar is made from red marble.
Jonas Williams built a mill along Ellicott Creek in 1804. The businesses then expanded to include grist mills, a sawmill, a tannery, dams, and raceways to power the mills. He owned and operated so much that it became known as Williams Mills and then Williamsville.
Address: Amherst Chamber of Commerce, 325 Essjay Road, Suite 200, Williamsville, NY 14221, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 632-6905, Fax: 1 (716) 632-0548
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