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Buffalo, NY
Best Historic Sites (Attractions & Activities)
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Forest Lawn Cemetery and Garden Mausoleums |
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1411 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 14209 • 716-885-1600 |
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Shade trees and rolling terrain lead the way through this lavishly landscaped historic cemetery. Started in 1849, the cemetery and gardens were part of a romantic movement to create aesthetically pleasing rural burial sites. Forest Lawn is the resting place of President Millard Fillmore and William D. Fargo. The grounds are exquisite and are listed in the National Historic Register. |
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Historic Riviera Theatre |
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67 Webster St, North Tonawanda 14120 • 716-692-2413 |
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Keeping the art of vaudeville and the origins of film cinema alive are the goals of this theater. Originally built in 1926, the Historic Riviera Theatre today hosts concerts, plays, films, and dance, plus monthly Wurlitzer organ concerts. Check local listings for show times and admission. |
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Millard Fillmore House |
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24 Shearer Ave, East Aurora 14052 • 716-652-4985 |
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The 13th President of the United States built this quaint wooden home. Millard Fillmore lived in this home while he had a local law practice. The home is still furnished with the belongings of the former President. |
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Old Fort Niagara |
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1 Maintenance Ave Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown 14174 • 716-745-7611 |
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The fort, which sits on the head of the Niagara River, shares a tri-cultural history. First held by La Salle and his French troops in 1678, the fort eventually was a stronghold for both the British and Americans. The oldest structure on the grounds dates back to 1726. Special events are planned during the summer months and include cannon and musket firing demonstrations.
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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Buffalo Psychiatric Center Administration Building |
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400 Forest Ave, Buffalo 14213 • 716-885-2261 |
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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. Although no tours are available, still worth viewing from the grounds. |
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Calumet Building |
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46-58 W Chippewa St, Buffalo 14202 |
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DOWNTOWN. This 1906 wonder is a fine example of ornate, glazed terracotta architecture. |
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Ellicott Square Building |
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295 Main St, Buffalo 14203 • 716-854-0060 |
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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. |
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House |
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125 Jewett Pkwy and 118 Summit Ave, Buffalo 14214 • 716-947-9217 |
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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. |
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Niagara Mohawk Building |
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535 Washington St, Buffalo 14203 • 716-832-2400 |
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DOWNTOWN. This 294-feet tall skyscraper was built in 1912 and is among the city's most beautiful sights. Noted for its glazed terracotta tower, the building casts a majestic figure when lit at night. |
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Old County Hall |
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92 Franklin St, Buffalo 14202-3902 |
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Completed in 1876, Old County Hall received a major overhaul in 1925, with further additions in 1963. Its monumental tower stands high above the city. |
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