Ulrich's Gets a Facelift

It already looks a zillion times better! The plywood sheds along the side were quite an eyesore.

I wonder why they didn't need more parking in order to do this work.

Can we get a closer look at that drawing?

I just hope that they build it solid enough to last another 140 years...

Bini,

The medical corridor is a train wreck. you can walk around there for hours without seeing another person. Although the area has advanced some it is far from being an attractive vital urban neighborhood. Hats off to Urrichs for understanding what a city is all about. Planning based manly on accommodation of cars ruins cities. The best urban neighborhoods throughout the world do not cater to cars.

Great news; this building looked like it needed some TLC! Haven't been in there in a number of years but once the renovations are completed I would definetly like to go and check out the finished product. Is the signage part of the renovation as well??

Wow, I guess a little more surfing would of answered my question on the signage. This is going to look incredible!

http://www.ulrichstavern.net/index.php?page=whatsnew

Aside from the picture on Ulrich's site; you can see the picture Jim is holding behind the bar. It's been there for a few months.

I didn't realize he'd be replacing all the windows. Good Deal! It also looks like they're re-framed the winter entrance.

Look at the new front door....it screams fast food joint! It's too bad he got ride of the old wooden door. And the windows on the right building should have been four smaller panels if you look at the pictures on their website from the 1920's. I'm not sure of how accurate their renovations are.

When you make large improvements like this it is required by code to upgrade other items like doors and egress, fire/smoke detectors etc which supercedes any grandfathered clauses. Perhaps the old door would not meet the modern fire codes. It is a shame when old pieces like that can't make it into the renovation.

@ Steel

Do you have only two ideas to post. On BRO, everything is about parking. On BP, everything is about Bush. Seriously guy get over it. We understand your opinion.

The parking solution for Buffalo is rather simple. Make land value/cost in the city enough where surface parking lots are no longer economically feasible options.

People love to simply blame the developers. When all developers are doing is playing the game by the rules. Change the rules and you change the outcome.

I Can't wait to get some schnitzel and Bitburger at the new digs. I love this place and will love it even more with its new look. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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And boo-ooo to Jas with your overly critical comment. Do the windows REALLY have to look like they did in 1920? I think not. People in 1920 upgraded and changed styles too. This is just whining for whining's sake.

Too bad they got rid of the old wooden door? Please give me a break, that door was so heavy I would constantly see older folks struggling with it to enter the building. Plus it opened inward, a serious Code violation and fire hazard. I work across the street from this Icon of Buffalo history and applaud the investment Jim is placing in this structure.

Unlike all of the folks who sit off in cyberspace contemplating the cosmic meaning of every last finial on a structure, I take clients to this establishment on a weekly basis and frequently stop for a coldie on my walk (yes walk) home.

Be thankful for the significant investment taking place on the Medical Campus. If you can point to a more significant area of the City that has as much infrastructure investment going on, I'll by the first round at Ulrich's. Otherwise sit on the sidelines and comment on things you obviously know nothing about.