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$2 million historic restoration project completed at Buffalo History Museum
The Buffalo History Museum has completed the sec- transforming 6,000 square-feet within our building – both we can’t wait for the community to enjoy it once again.” ond major phase of restoration to the lower level of its what is now our Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Gallery and the space Empire State Development Vice President and Execu- National Historic Landmark Building. under our portico that was closed to the public for 30 tive Director of Tourism Ross D. Levi said, “New York’s A press release stated, “Reactivating the Portico Gal- years. This directly opens the museum back to Delaware museums are a jewel in the state’s tourism crown; they lery is foundational to and advances a bold reimagining Park and provides us a new space for the community to showcase themes as unique as the communities they of the guest experience set forward in the museum’s new gather, appreciate and connect with history.” call home, supporting jobs and welcoming visitors from master plan. This expansive new gallery now aligns to The Buffalo History Museum Executive Director Me- around the world. The Buffalo History Museum’s renova- the original vision of architect George Cary, restoring a lissa Brown said, “Debuting a revitalized historic gallery tion, made possible by a grant through the state’s Region- previously inaccessible area to showcase an expansive, and reconnecting to the community’s cherished Olmsted al Economic Development Council initiative, ensures that 4,400-square-foot gallery with broad columns. The gallery Park System – I can think of no more perfect means of this popular family attraction remains one of the area’s leads down to a rotunda and park side door, which once honoring the 120th anniversary of our iconic building premier cultural assets, inviting more people to explore served as a grand entryway to the 1901 Pan-American Ex- and this tremendous community resource entrusted to Buffalo and all there is to see and do in the surrounding position.” our care. Through working diligently with key funders, region.” Carmina Wood Morris, DPC served as architectural supporters and organizations in the community, we en- Financial supporters of project include generous indi- partners on the project, offering in-kind services to help sured this project was completed timely despite the chal- vidual donors and friends, the Dormitory Authority of realize the vision of the restored space. Construction part- lenges of the pandemic. With the opening of the Penfold New York State, New York’s State Historic Preservation ners for the project were RP Oak Hill Building Co., with Portico, we continue to grow as a vital cultural asset for Offi ce, Empire State Development, the City of Buffalo, plaster work by Swiatek Studios. The project included our community. By utilizing this space to welcome school County of Erie, Charles D. and Mary A. Bauer Founda- selective demolition, installation of a new HVAC system, children, programs with community partners, exhibits tion, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, Community electrical upgrades, restroom reconfi guration and mod- featuring our vast collection, and more, we are playing Foundation for Greater Buffalo, Richard and Karen Pen- ernization, and fl oor, wall and ceiling restoration. our crucial role in showcasing the diverse stories of the fold, and the New York State Offi ce of Parks, Recreation A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with local offi cials, people who call Buffalo and Erie County home.” and Historic Preservation. project funders, and representatives of the museum to Paul Lang, managing principal of Carmina Wood Mor- The Buffalo History Museum has been a premier his- mark the offi cial opening of the newly restored space, ris, DPC, said, “Carmina Wood Morris is humbled and torical organization since 1862. Its collections, exhibits now named the Penfold Portico, which is now accessible honored by the opportunity and trust the museum has and programs tell the stories of the people, events and to the community. Future programming, exhibits, special placed in our team to guide the restoration of this gallery. movements that demonstrate Western New York’s essen- events and school fi eld trips will all be welcome in the gal- It has truly been a privilege and we look forward to more tial place in shaping American history. The venue is ac- lery. years of partnership restoring this historic gem. Thank credited by the American Alliance of Museums. “This project is the culmination of our ‘Restore, Reacti- you to The Buffalo History Museum, the RP Oak Hill vate, and Reconnect’ campaign,” said Greg Tranter, presi- team, and the contractors and tradesmen who bordered dent of The Buffalo History Museum’s board of manag- on artisans to bring this wonderful space ers. “Five years of planning and execution has resulted in back online. The gallery is breath taking and CHARGE IT CLASSIC For all your Legal/Business Ads COUNTRY we accept Master Card, Hey Kids, You can start earning Visa & Discover WXRL RAMBLIN’ LOU TOURS (716) 773-7676 money as early as age 11 “Travel with Friends” Safely Together - ON THE ROAD AGAIN!!! 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