The Hamilton Ward house has gotten a reprieve from the wrecker (at least temporarily). It has been reported that the owner of 19 Coe Place, The Belmont Shelter, has withdrawn its application for demolition. Chris Hawley, an East Side preservation activist, reports that he has been informed by Liz Huckabone, the Organization's executive director, that they have withdrawn their application for demolition of the historic house.
No reasons were provided for the withdrawal but, it is quite possible that public pressure had a hand in the change of plan. Chris Hawley has been active in advocating for preservation and development in this part of the East Side for many years. Read here for more information on Chris's East Side efforts and ideas and why saving unique streets like Coe Place is so important to the revitalization of the city.
Buffalo Rising first reported on Coe Place here and also most recently here. You can also read extensively about this house and its street here at Fix Buffalo. Though the house is not now in imminent danger the efforts to save this it are far from over. It still sits precariously vacant. If no effort is made to fully restore this house or at minimum properly secure it from the elements and vandalism it will surely succumb to the all too common demolition by neglect. Unfortunately that kind of demolition requires no permit. Make your voice known and help save this small but important piece of Buffalo.