While only one example of his Western New York designs remain – the back wall of the Broadway Barns in Buffalo – Calvin Otis' prolific work once set a standard for institutional buildings.
January 6, 1936, rear of Le Couteulx Street in the Canal district. A New Year's Day blast destroyed the building that formerly occupied the vacant plot in the foreground, killing 5 persons.
Foundations of Memorial Auditorium being poured, 1939, Main and the Terrace.
View of 509 Michigan Street, Buffalo, ca. 1996.
Harry Yates' massive barn in Orchard Park is threatened by development.
The venerable arena faces its last days as a prominent piece of downtown Buffalo.
Support has been mustered and expectations have been raised for the powerful national monument.
The now-gone McBride's in the First Ward reminds us that a building is more than bricks and mortar.
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Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this unique collection of the most intense & beautiful winter icescapes-captured during the incredible winter months of 2019.