Ira G. Ross Eye Institute Grand Opening
Yesterday marked the grand opening of University at Buffalo's Ira G. Ross Eye Institute at 1176 Main Street. The institute has refurbished the Louis Engel, Jr. Building, which at one point was the home of Engel's Studebaker truck and auto dealership. Since that time it was maintained, for the most part, as a dealership. The two-story building will now serve as a part of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, but will work in conjunction with the research facility found at UB's South Campus. This project contributes to the growth of the medical campus and also allows an easy connector for physicians and patients via the Metro Rail. The building is also interlinked with the adjacent Olmsted Center, affording both components the ability to operate in conjunction with each other.
The $9,000,000 infusion into the health-care corridor reinforces UB's growing commitment to the city of Buffalo. Amenities at the institute range from 'a large reception area, state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic facilities, twelve exam rooms, laser and minor surgery areas, faculty offices and a conference room'. The second floor features 'a pediatric reception area containing video game stations, eight exam rooms, a pathology lab, a surgical lab, computer stations, offices and conference rooms.'
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RaChaCha
I've looked at this building several times recently, admiring the terra cotta facade. I believe Savarino was involved with this project--? Top notch - congrats and kudos to all.
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sbrof
UB slowly but surely is starting to re-connect with the city. Each one of these buildings is another win for the region and especially the city.
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RPreskop
This is another great development for the city and valid proof that the Buffalo-Niagara Medical Campus is causing more positive, higher income job development around its urban environs. I am glad to see this beautiful, terra cotta building get a new tenant and put back to productive use. Now lets work on the historic red brick building next door to the Red Jacket Building and renovate that structure and get some positive economic spin off in there as well. All I have to say to UB and the medical profession is keep the investment and new companies coming the more the merrier and the better it will be for Buffalo's economic base.
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