The Darwin D. Martin House Complex is one of the several historic buildings built by Frank Lloyd Wright in and around Buffalo. Located near Delaware Park, the building is a good example of Wright's Prairie style. Other structures on the complex include the Barton House, with original interior wood and art glass, a covered walkway connecting the main house with the conservatory and a gardener's cottage.
Ultimately the site of Theodore Roosevelt's inauguration as President of the United States following the assassination of William McKinley, this stately Greek Revival home has stood at 641 Delaware Avenue since the early 1800s. The building served as an emergency venue for Roosevelt's swearing-in ceremony that took place on 14th September 1901. The house has undergone a series of architectural changes over the centuries but retains an original structure that formed a part of the Buffalo Barracks compound. While the presidential office is by far the site's prime attraction, its onsite museum is equally impressive preserving exhibits from the Pan-American Exposition of 1901 among many others.
Declared a National Historic Site in 1986, this collection of 14 buildings is the legacy of Elbert Hubbard, the visionary writer and printer who more than 100 years ago founded a utopian arts and crafts community based on the principles of the medieval guilds. Located in the Village of East Aurora about 30 minutes south of downtown Buffalo, the campus includes such buildings as the recently renovated Roycroft Inn, and the Roycroft Shops. Guided tours of the campus are available July-September daily by appointment; the fees go towards building restorations.
Towering 236 meters (775 feet) above Niagara Falls, this landmark is so tall and close to the border, its construction team needed special permission from both Canadian and US authorities to build it. The tower has three glass-encased elevators that yield to a top-floor observation deck, two restaurants—the internationally famous Revolving Dining Room and the Summit Suite Dining Room—a shopping center, and a large amusement arcade. Since 1964, this impressive structure has delighted visitors to Ontario, so be sure to be one of them on your next tour of Niagara Falls.
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.
A public square that forms itself at the confluence of Delaware Avenue , Niagara, Genesee and Court streets, this spot could be considered by many where the rest of city springs forth. The highlight is a commemorative memorial in the middle of the square dedicated to American President William McKinley, who was assassinated in 1901. Several government and private offices are also located around this square and it serves as a good place to start exploring the city.
Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church is the one of the main places of worship for members of the Orthodox faith in Niagara Falls. The church architecture is beautiful to behold and emulates the Serbian style of architecture with its multiple domes instead of the usual turrets and tapered roofs which can usually be found in churches in the area. Regular services are held here and the church choir is quite well-known in the area.
A tribute to the vision of Father Nelson H. Baker, this church was the second in the U.S. to receive a basilica designation in 1926. Located in Lackawanna, the basilica's copper-topped dome and twin bell towers can be seen for miles. The church was built reminiscent of the 15th-16th century Renaissance-style, featuring a French Baroque interior. There is a gift shop where you can buy books, crucifixes, mugs and Father Baker's most popular statue of Our Lady of Victory.
Located in Buffalo, New York, this historic Romanesque structure consists of a Roman Catholic Church, a school building and a parish house, all built in the early 1900s. The church has a medieval-style handmade brick structure and has one of the largest collections of colorful architectural terracotta décor which are said to be handmade and took two men two years to do the fittings. The awe-stimulating variety of symbols and pictures remain the highlighting feature of the church.
Corpus Christi R. C. Church Complex is located on Buffalo's historic East Side. The church complex has a series of buildings like the Kolbe Center, Sears Street Hall, rectory, convent and the huge sandstone church that towers over the neighborhood. The architectural style of the buildings here are Romanesque. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in June 27, 2007.