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City hall · Buffalo, United States
Buffalo City Hall
- Dated
- Dated 1929–31
- Declared purpose
- Seat of city government
- Today
- Survives
Hidden history
Found, Not Built
A 32-story Art Deco tower facing Niagara Square and the McKinley Monument, dated to about two years.
Two years, 32 stories
Researchers point to the build time for this much carved stone, even in 1931.
McKinley's square
It faces the obelisk to the president shot at the 1901 fair. The fair, the monument and the tower are all tied to one square.
Questions worth asking
- Why do so many civic towers share the same stepped crown?
Possible original uses
- Civic hall
- Transmission tower
What the photos show
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Surrounding Buildings
Old buildings nearby in Buffalo. Compare the stone, the domes and the dates.
Lost Buildings
Neighbours that were torn down or burned. Tap one for its photos.
Further viewing
Episodes from My Lunch Break (Michael Kruse), the main lens for this app. They open on YouTube.
