Designed by renowned architect and designer, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Barton House is a part of the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex. Constructed in 1903, it was the first built structure of the complex. The double storied house has two bedrooms on the upper level, while the kitchen, dining area, the living room and the veranda are on the lower level. One can also rent the house for a small private event or party. Guided tours of the facility are available based on reservations. More information about admission and timings is available on their website.
Located on a beautiful, mature campus at the edge of the Elmwood Avenue Strip, this unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) system has made it its mission to ensure the best in public higher education while at the same time offering classic surroundings in which to study. It is home to the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, as well as the Buffalo State College Performing Arts Center—both in the architecturally-stunning Rockwell Hall.
The fire station building known as the Engine House No. 28 is a beautiful Queen Ann style structure. This significant building is architecturally beautiful and is a great existing example. The firehouse features significant interiors, that reflect the fire fighting. It also accommodated a steam cart, a crew of nine men. This structure also comprised of a sitting room and an indoor bathroom facility.
Located on the West Side less than a mile from culturally-rich areas such as the Buffalo Theater District, this college has been providing top-notch education to motivated students for almost a century. Named after Marguerite D'Youville, founder of the Grey Nuns, the college is small and intimate with only 1900 students on a historic campus. Also on campus can be found the award-winning Kavinoky Theatre, situated in a restored Victorian-era building. The campus is minutes from Niagara Falls and the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
A classic example of Art Deco architectural design, this building ranks as an early 20th Century American masterpiece and has been considered an enduring symbol of Buffalo's genius and spirit since it was designed in 1929 by John J. Wade. Located in the center of downtown and overlooking Buffalo's main public square, the 32-story building boasts Native American-influenced tile details, friezes showing aspects of city life, and a top-floor observation tower with views of Lake Erie and the city.
