Fewer than 2,500 historic places bear the distinction of being National Historic Landmarks. According to the National Historic Landmarks Program, these are nationally significant historic places designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they possess “exceptional value or quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States.”
Significantly, there are eight National Historic Landmarks within the city limits of Buffalo, N.Y. Have you seen them all? My goal is to photograph each of them. I’ve made good progress, but still have some exploring to do. Sounds like a fun to-do list!
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Guaranty Building, 28 Church St.
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USS The Sullivans, Buffalo Naval & Servicemen’s Park, Inc. – You can tour this piece of naval history (along with other battleships and a submarine).
Martin House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Buffalo, N.Y.
Darwin D. Martin House Complex, 125 Jewett Pkwy. — Recently renovated and open to the public for tours.
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Richardson/Olmsted Complex (formerly Buffalo Psychiatric Center), 400 Forest Ave. at Elmwood Ave. — Now being renovated.
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Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society Museum and Library, 25 Nottingham Ct. at Elmwood — Original Pan American Exposition (the New York State Building) from 1901.
Tiffany window in St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, N.Y.
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St. Paul’s Cathedral, 125 Pearl St. — The Cathedral boasts Buffalo’s only flying buttress.
The only flying buttress in Buffalo, N.Y. graces St. Paul's Cathedral.
A TIP: Enjoy eautiful music in a beautiful space! Each Friday (except in summer) the Cathedral hosts free half-hour recitals at 12:30 p.m.
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Kleinhans Music Hall, Symphony Circle – Where the Buffalo Philharmonic performs. From above, the shape of the building resembles a string instrument.
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Edward M. Cotter (former fireboat), 155 Ohio St. at Michigan near the walkway that extends south of the Erie Canal Harbor district. — On special occasions, you can even see it in action.
