Old Photo Album: WNY’s Unsung Architectural Gems

By Douglas W. DeCroix, John H. Conlin, Bill Koch, Francis Kowsky, Kelly Hayes McAlonie, Kerry Traynor, Eric Jackson-Forsberg and Clinton Brown, FAIA - April 11, 2013

Eight local architecture experts highlight important regional structures that are seldom recognized for their architectural brilliance.

The full content is available in the Spring 2013 Issue.

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Old Photo Album: WNY’s Unsung Architectural Gems