Yesterday,
I wrote about the recently released master plan for the restoration of the Central Terminal in Buffalo, NY and promised some more of my photos, so here they are.
In 1925 a site 2½ miles from downtown Buffalo was selected for the New York Central Railroad terminal. Designed by architects Fellheimer & Wagner it was opened on May 22, 1929 but by 1956 railways were 2nd class citizens to the private car and the Buffalo Central Terminal was in some trouble. It limped along through partial demolitions til the mid 1980s when it was listed in the NY State and National Registers of Historic Places and ceased to provide services for the passing trains.
After many years of neglect the property was transferred to the
Central Terminal Restoration Corporation in 1997.
The restoration of the terminal is a huge task after so many years of neglect and lack of use but hopefully the
Master Plan can attract funding and see this wonderful opened for re-use.
References:
Central Terminal Restoration Corporation, Inc
Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think we have anything on this scale in Australia.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we have Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great photos and write up! It is a daunting task, to be sure, but we are committed to bringing this historic piece of architecture back to life!
ReplyDeleteDerek J. Punaro
Treasurer, Central Terminal Restoration Corporation
Thanks Derek. It is a spectacular building and I look forward to getting back to Buffalo one day to see a rejuvenated Central Terminal a living building drawing many people to the area.
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