This magnificent thirty-two story Art Deco building is a definitive aspect of the city's landscape. When lit at night, the dome serves as a majestic beacon. Enjoy an incredible view of Lake Erie from the 28th floor observation deck.
Buffalo Psychiatric Center Administration Building
(Sights & Activities - Architecture)
400 Forest Ave
Buffalo NY 14213
716-885-2261
Description:
Completed in 1896, this Romanesque masterpiece is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by famed architect H H Richardson, who considered the building his finest achievement, the center is a striking example of his Romanesque style.
Calumet Building
(Sights & Activities - Architecture)
46-58 W Chippewa St
Buffalo NY 14202
Description:
DOWNTOWN. This 1906 wonder is a fine example of ornate, glazed terracotta architecture.
Ellicott Square Building
(Sights & Activities - Architecture)
295 Main St
Buffalo NY 14203
716-854-0060
Description:
Erected in 1895, this is formerly the world's largest office building. This architectural gem is built around a spacious interior court and features a gray terracotta exterior and glass-covered center.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House
(Sights & Activities - Architecture)
125 Jewett Pkwy
Buffalo NY 14214
716-856-3858
Description:
Built in 1904, this house showcases the talents of one of America's premiere architects. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the home, which has a 100-foot covered arbor, a glass roof conservatory, and a classic horizontal streamlined design. The house also features long banded windows, pitched roofs, and distinctly over-hanging eaves. The Martin House is over 10,000-square feet and features Wright's "Prairie House" concept. Reservations required for tours.