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Douglas Development Corporation The Buffalo History Museum Contact: Sean T. Heidinger Contact: Cheyenne Ketter-Franklin Director of Business Development Communications & Content Coordinator Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 716-207-8908 Phone: 716-424-7422

Seneca One Tower Showcasing History with The Buffalo History Museum Partnership

Buffalo, N.Y. (June 8, 2021) – Douglas Development Corporation, Ace Flag & Visual Promotion, and The Buffalo History Museum are announcing their combined initiative to showcase historic imagery through organizational partnerships.

The Buffalo History Museum provides historic images from their photo archives at the request of Douglas Development and Ace Flag & Visual Promotion. Ace Flag & Visual Promotion uses their equipment to reproduce, on a large scale, these images that provide a window to Buffalo’s unique past. These reproductions are showcased for all to view throughout various parts Seneca One and will be included in future murals, where guests can appreciate and experience part of the Museum’s collection and our combined history in the community.

Among the many photos to be on display at Seneca One, there includes historical aerial shots of the city of Buffalo and architectural landmarks.

“Working with The Buffalo History Museum has allowed us access to an unprecedented look into the history of Buffalo. Douglas Development uses the Museum's incredible photos from the past to pay tribute to the city’s history in the spaces that are considered the future of Buffalo. It’s hard to focus on the future without knowing much about where you come from. The vast amount of photos of architecture and innovation in Buffalo is unbelievable.” Said Sean T. Heidinger, Director of Business Development at Douglas Development Corporation.

“From the minute I met Douglas Jemal, it was very evident how much he was interested in, and loved, Buffalo history. The website that the Museum created has been a great resource to find pictures that are a high enough quality to print. This has been a really fun collaboration to be a part of and I have learned a lot more about our Buffalo history. It is an honor to be a part of projects that shine a positive light on our city. The sky's the limit and this is only the beginning as we highlight our proud history. Keep your eye out for some more murals at Douglas properties.” Said Chad Vosseller, President of Ace Flag & Visual Promotion.

“When we opened our Picture Store in 2018, the idea was to offer an online service so that the public, historians, and businesses could easily acquire historic Buffalo images for their projects. After working with the photo collection for years, I have seen what an incredible resource it can be,” Said Cynthia Van Ness, Director of Library & Archives at the Museum. “With our collection more accessible, our photos would be going out into the world in any number of ways. It was exciting to learn from Barbara Kluge at Ace Flag that she has been using our images to make wall-sized murals for One Seneca. How wonderful to see our photographs used this way as we collaborate with both Douglas Development and Ace Flag while they showcase local history!”

All are welcome to browse the historic photos available at the Museum’s Picture Store.

About Seneca One Occupying over 1.4 million square feet in Downtown Buffalo, Seneca One aims to play a major role in finally connecting Main Street to Canalside to help reestablish our community as a waterfront city and deserving destination. Our remarkable footprint is peppered with restaurants, retailers, residences, and businesses – all paired with an unmatched view and buzzing atmosphere. With over 100 apartments at the base of the building, thousands of people working in the tower, and eateries that serve late into the evening, our Seneca One Tower will never fall asleep again.

Our building is home to a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 people working together to establish our region as a destination for entrepreneurs, innovation, talent, and investments. The Seneca One community is built on the foundation of collaboration: startups, global tech companies, aspiring entrepreneurs, and creatives are part of what invigorates this space and makes the views of action complete.

Learn more about Seneca One at senecaonebuffalo.com.

About Douglas Development Corporation For three decades, Douglas Development Corporation has garnered redevelopment successes in the District of Columbia, as well as in suburban Virginia and Maryland. Douglas Development has earned a reputation for revitalizing underdeveloped, emerging areas and continues to win praise from local government authorities, community members, neighbors, and the real estate community at large.

Founder and President Douglas Jemal established Douglas Development in 1985. While the company remains a privately operated and family-owned and controlled company, it has since grown into a fully integrated real estate company with over 100 employees, expanding to New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

With current portfolio of more than 10 million leasable square feet and more than 5 million square feet of developable real estate in the pipeline, Douglas Development is well-established as one of the most dominant and successful real estate developers in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Learn more about Douglas Development Corporation at douglasdevelopment.com.

About Ace Flag & Visual Promotion Established in Western New York in 1937, Ace Flag has been a family-owned and operated business since inception. We have grown from a small one-person shop to a major flag, sign, and full-service design and print firm. We excel in high-quality prints, substrates, color matching, logo enhancements, concept design, and installation services. Through advanced technology and utilizing new substrates, we continuously produce modern, eye-catching visual media that stand the test of time. We carry an array of materials to accommodate your specific project needs and budget.

Learn more about Ace Flag at aceflag.com.

About The Buffalo History Museum The Buffalo History Museum has been Western New York's premier historical organization since 1862. We are the keepers of the authentic stories that make our community unique. Our collections, exhibits and programs tell the stories of the people, events, and movements that demonstrate Western New York's essential place in shaping American history.

The Buffalo History Museum is a private not-for-profit organization tax exempt under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We receive operating support from the County of Erie, the City of Buffalo, New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and from donors, members, and friends. The Buffalo History Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Learn more about The Buffalo History Museum at buffalohistory.org.

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