Larkin Development Group's restoration of the Schaefer Building at 740 Seneca Street is nearly complete. Anchor tenant Young + Wright Architectural is expected to move into its new space in coming weeks. Founded in 2003, Young + Wright was one of the first tenants in the nearby Larkin at Exchange complex and plans on occupying the first two floors of the revamped building. The firm is also the architect of the 8,000 sq.ft. building's makeover.
Two, two-bedroom apartments on the building's third floor will be ready for occupancy early next year.
According to The Hydraulics Press, the Schaefer Building was built in 1900 and was designed by Joseph J. W. Bradney, the Buffalo architect best known for designing the Sidway Building, the Spaulding Building, the Robertson-Cataract Electric Co., and the John D. Larkin Jr. House.
The $2 million streetscape improvement project along Seneca and Swan from Van Rensselaer to Smith Street is also underway. New sidewalks, curbs, trees, flowers, light and street furniture are planned. The project is considered vital for continued development of a mixed-use neighborhood including commercial, residential and retail uses.
Get Connected: Young + Wright Architectural, 716.842.1800
Larkin Development Group, 716.362.2677
Photos Courtesy of Chris Hawley @ The Hydraulics Press
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Looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the building and street finished.