The Calumet Building's new windows are in and the 1906 landmark for the first time in several decades will soon have an upstairs tenant, the law firm of Kenney, Shelton, Liptak, & Nowak. The firm partnered with Frank Parisi and Angelo Natale to purchase and renovate the 24,000 sq.ft. building that was designed by Esenwein & Johnson.
Kenney, Shelton, Liptak, & Nowak will be moving its offices to the building's second and third floors in early June. Restaurant uses will remain on the ground floor.
Architecture firm Carmina Wood Morris prepared the redevelopment plans for the property. An urban courtyard is being constructed in the rear of the building along with a brick and glass elevator and stair tower. It will serve as the main entrance for the law firm and feature grass and landscaping.
I have to say, I love that the (increasing amount of) law firms based in Buffalo are taking it upon themselves to compete for the best historic renovation around down. Some that come to mind: Guarantee Building, Birge Mansion, 498 Main, etc...and now the Calumet. It almost makes me not resent paying their outrageous bills quite so much :)