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495 Paderewski Dr Buffalo, NY 14212 ·339.58 mi
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tripadvisorWe were prompted to write how this art deco building is in new look but old shell but going in we were not happy with cleaning status . More cleaning to happen Filthy floors Yuck
MoreThey are slowly restoring this old building and it is looking so good. I have been inside for events and it's beautiful. I am so happy to help with donations to make this place even more better for future events. Drive by and just check it out sometime
MorePart of the history of Buffalo. Building was closed in 1978 so could only view fro the outside. Beautiful architecture, Art Deco, Beaux-Art.. worth a visit if you’re interested in Buffalo history and iconic buildings.
MoreI visited the Terminal twice this summer- the first time for a car show, with the interior open for free admission. There were notices saying that cameras were not permitted, phone cameras only. I came back with three other people for the paid Historical tour, which allowed cameras. The docent (a very self-important guy) harassed anyone who disengaged from his (very long) oration to gaze at the structure or to take photographs. The Docent also was very sharp with a young boy who wasn't moving fast enough, although the young lad was in no way holding anything up. Very poor people skills. Far too long a presentation, and far too little allowance for people to just wander and soak up the building. Virtual contempt for photographers, who need a little space and concentration to do their thing. The Terminal is a gorgeous building and I very much support the efforts to preserve it. But the tour did not allow me or the three people I was with to properly enjoy it. It was a very disappointing experience for all four of us.
MoreI was so very excited for this tour and was sorely disappointed. The building is VERY cool and it is enjoyable to hear all about the history. That said, the tour is unnecessarily long for how much you actually get to see. The tour started with a full 45 minutes standing outside in the sun while they talked about the building, of which most of it could have easily been talked about inside. This was followed by another 45 minutes back in the main terminal area (the main meeting room you started in before they took you outside to talk about the parking lot and building exterior), then 20 more minutes in a underground room talking about mob bosses and then back up to the main room again. At the two hour mark it became very apparent that there was no point where it was going to get more interesting and my feet hurt from standing around for so long and we ended up leaving. I was just bored out of my skull. I think it's great that they're doing all this hard work to try to save this enormous structure, and the volunteers are very dedicated. But this tour is serious need of an editor - cut a full hour off the tour and it'd be FAR more enjoyable.
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