The circa 1918 brick building at the corner of Swan and Michigan is a familiar site for those who frequent Bisons and Sabres games. Recently, workers have been meticulously removing the original brick façade. The goal is to maintain historic authenticity by replacing the deteriorated brick with new, color-correct brick. Owner James T. Sandoro wants to "try to preserve it to as close to original as we can."
The building was built in 1918 as a factory outlet for the Simon Pure Brewery. Soon after, pesky Prohibition got in the way and left the building and its industry sitting shuttered for 15 years until it finally opened in 1933. The 3,000 square foot, first-floor commercial space still flaunts the original tin ceiling, terrazzo floor and back bar. This could be transformed into offices or, as with the former tenant, used as a bar/restaurant.
Façade work should be completed by mid-Spring. To learn more about this historic building, please contact James T. Sandoro at 716.855.1931.
Be sure to listen to the vintage radio advertisements at the above Forgotten Buffalo link. "Simon Pure Beer, hits the spot when you're hot."
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The building was built in 1918 as a factory outlet for the Simon Pure Brewery. Soon after, pesky Prohibition got in the way and left the building and its industry sitting shuttered for 15 years until it finally opened in 1933. The 3,000 square foot, first-floor commercial space still flaunts the original tin ceiling, terrazzo floor and back bar. This could be transformed into offices or, as with the former tenant, used as a bar/restaurant.
Façade work should be completed by mid-Spring. To learn more about this historic building, please contact James T. Sandoro at 716.855.1931.
Be sure to listen to the vintage radio advertisements at the above Forgotten Buffalo link. "Simon Pure Beer, hits the spot when you're hot."
Kudos for not using cinder block.