A Niagara At Large News Brief
In case you don’t already know, some of the finest architecture of the late 19th and early to mid 20thcenturies can be enjoyed right here in the greater Niagara region, in the many classic neighbourhoods in and around downtown Buffalo, New York.
Architectural Historian Martin Wachadlo leads tour of Buffalo, New York neighbourhoods. File Photo
Buffalo’s history as an architectural mecca on this continent will be the focus of a public lecture this March 20 by respected architectural historian and preservationist Martin Wachadlo at Buffalo’s D’Youville College Campus off Porter Avenue near the Peace Bridge.
More information on this $5-per-person event, hosted by the Prospect Hill Neighbourhood Alliance, is available below in a media release posted by the neighbourhood group. If you are interested in learning more about the history of some of the finest architecture this region of the world has to offer, heritage of this area, you may want to mark this event on your calendar.
From: Prospect Hill Neighborhood Alliance
Event: Buffalo Architecture Lecture with Historian & Preservationist Martin Wachadlo
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Place: Kavinoky Theater, 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY. (D’Youville College Campus)
Time: 7-9 PM
Admission: $5
Within a beautiful turn-of-the-century West Side landmark, the Kavinoky Theater on the D’Youville College campus, well known Architectural Historian & Preservationist Martin Wachadlo will present his celebrated lecture on Buffalo’s place in American architectural history with a chronological look at the city’s architectural evolution.
By researching buildings, including some of the most noteworthy works of some of the nation’s greatest architects, he will place this invaluable inheritance into the context of nationwide development.
“Last fall, the lecture was featured at the National Trust Conference held in Buffalo inside of the Common Council chambers to a capacity crowd,” said Kathy Mecca of the Columbus Park Association, “so we are excited to offer this celebrated presentation to the community once again.”
Mr. Wachadlo will also discuss the evolution of the Prospect Hill District, one of Buffalo’s most historic and beautiful waterfront neighborhoods, and the determination of its residents to preserve its celebrated legacy and historic significance in the development of Buffalo.
“Prospect Hill Neighborhood Alliance is proud to be the sponsor of this event”, said Jim Messina, President of Fargo Estate Neighborhood Association. The Prospect Hill Neighborhood Alliance (PHNA) is a working coalition of West Side neighborhoods comprised of Armory Hill, Columbus Park, Cottage District, Fargo Estate, and parts of the Kleinhans neighborhood.
PHNA organized in 2009 after the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Preservation League of NYS, Preservation Buffalo Niagara and the Campaign for Greater Buffalo recognized the historic significance of Prospect Hill in the growth of the City.
“Our mission is to preserve every neighborhood in the Prospect Hill district,” Messina said, “and our method lies in educating others with a little help from our friends.”
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Buffalo is a lot like an unpolished diamond. The people do knock the place and hide their light under a bushel basket, but Buffalo is springing back and will become the Medical and Educational Centre for the East. The best restuarants, a downtown that is changing for the better, and lots of Frank Lloyd Wright’s magnificent buildings. I love going to Buffalo. I lived near Pittsburgh, Baltimore and visited Cleveland where my grandaughter was born. Buffalo NY is a treasure in my opinion.
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Thanks for this article Doug. The National Preservation Conference which was held in Buffalo in October 2011 had over 2,500 attendees from 50 states across the U.S., and Buffalo put its heritage on display, focussing on great structures and the revitalization of neighbourhoods. Frank Lloyd Wright from Chicago put in place in the City of Buffalo one of the largest collections of his masterpieces, outside of Chicago. Buffalo is very proud of its built heritage and it should be; buildings there are returning to their former glory……they are pushing for pride in their City. There are lessons to be learned from Buffalo – let’s all treasure our Region and appreciate its rich built, cultural and natural heritage.
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