sunday february 19th 2006
iPorchingi- Buffalo Gets It
West Coast Perspective
Usable front porches a long-time standard for city homes are now making inroads in the eburbs. The unique transitional space of a front porch adds value and livability to existing homes, character to the streetscape, and makes neighborhoods safer by placing more eyes on the street. Front porches also become the setting of some of our favorite lifeis memories. They connect us to not only our outdoor environment but also to the social realm that surrounds us. Porches …
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Emmeleia
What is it about Hertel Avenue and family owned and operated businesses? Iim not sure, but I like it! They offer incomparable service, care, and quality. Iive recently written about a family-owned Hertel Avenue diner (Berthais) and bakery (Ginois), and so today Iim adding a butcher to the group. Welcome to Johnnyis Meats!
saturday february 18th 2006
Lake Erie Whips It Up For The Cameras
Mike Calanan
Like many of you I had been hearing about yesterday's high wind warning since mid-week and I looked forward to it with great anticipation. A few years ago Buffalo had a similar warning where winds gusted at 60 MPH and the lake levels shifted due to the strong, consistent winds. Back then I decided play hooky, face the storm and try to take some photos of the turbulent lake. Here's my favorite image from that day:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/calanan/88646482/
Yesterday morning I decided to go into work lake; I waited for the winds to peak then drove down to the foot of Porter …
queenseyes
If you missed the first part of an ongoing lecture series at the Historical Society (iPeople, Parks, and a Gallery too!i), the make sure you pencil in the next few saturdays into your schedule:
Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ~ iThe Larkin Family Historyi and iThe Larkin/Wright Story: From Soap to Ri…
friday february 17th 2006
Winning Friends for Buffalo
Ed Healy
Motor coaches regularly roll into Buffalo. Youill see them parked on Pearl Street behind Sheais, unloading out-of-town visitors at the Albright-Knox or idling along Elmwood or at the Galleria, 35-40 people at a time partaking of Buffalois cultural attractions, restaurants and retail. These gro…
West Coast Perspective
Want to own a piece of the resurgent 800 block of Main? The City has a deal for you!
The vacant mansion at 878 Main Street is about to become available. A Request for Proposals by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is due out soon seeking a redeveloper for the three-story, 5,010 sq.ft. building.
buffalorising
Firehouse (copyright 2004 laura redding koeppen)
The hot spot at this years annual Buffalo Home & Garden Show will be the renovation and decoration of a historic firehouse, reflecting Buffalos phenomenal architecture heritage as well as the heated interest in loft living and creative conversions. Three-Alarm Style describes the eclectic mix of new furnishings, vintage memorabilia, and classic architecture in this 21st Century conversion. Thanks to the Buffalo Professional Firefighters Union, as well as firefighters from communities throughout Western New York, our local heroes will provide cooking and fire safety demonstrations. Firehouse living is a …
STEEL
62 Allen Street is one of several highly articulated and elegantly detailed commercial buildings in Buffalo. Its simple charm gives this portion of Allen a unique character. The street front is composed almost completely of glass allowing for light and activity to spill out onto the sidewalk. It has a friendly spirit few buildings achieve. Its…
thursday february 16th 2006
au bon pain at the Double Tree
queenseyes
Not many people know that Buffalo has an au bon pain (abp) restaurant in the medical corridor. au bon pain (The Good Bread) is an eatery that originated in Boston and became so successful that they can now be found scattered throughout the US. Buffalois abp opened in 1999 when The Pillars Hotel was built directly across from Roswell Park Cancer Insti…
Joan Fedyszyn
iThe Gates Revisited: Two Viewsi at The Neighborhood Collective Gallery, features the photographs of two local photographers; Catherine Linder Spencer and Donna Jordan Dusel. They both had the opportunity of viewing the amazing Central Park/ NYC installation of Christois and Jeanne-Claudeis iThe Gatesi that began on February 12th, 2005 and for the next 16 days, attracted visitors from around the world.
The idea for the joint exhibit was Ms. Spenceris. Both she and Ms. Dusel happened to have photos of iThe Gatesi included in last springs Albright Knox Area Artisis Exhibition. The two discussed and put together a proposal for a possible joint exhibit at the Neighborhood Collective Gallery. The idea was embraced by curator Elisabeth Samuels. The sh…
