Architectural landmarks in Buffalo

Buffalo’s architectural legacy is defined by its collection of turn-of-the-century skyscrapers and Art Deco masterpieces. This list highlights the 32-story Buffalo City Hall, famous for its intricate friezes, and Louis Sullivan’s Prudential Building, a pioneer in steel-frame construction. From the Beaux-Arts Electric Tower to the massive Victorian Romanesque Erie County Hall, these landmarks showcase the city's role in shaping modern American architecture. The collection also includes significant memorials like the 96-foot McKinley Monument and the African American Veterans Monument.

Architectural Landmarks — Map

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Buffalo City Hall

Buffalo City Hall is the seat for municipal government in the City of Buffalo, New York.

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Electric Tower

Electric Tower is a historic office building and skyscraper located at the corner of Washington and Genesee Streets in Buffalo.

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Prudential (Guaranty) Building

The Guaranty Building, formerly called the Prudential Building, is an early skyscraper in Buffalo, New York.

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Erie County Hall

County and City Hall, also known as Erie County Hall, is a historic city hall and courthouse building located at Buffalo in Erie County,…

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McKinley Monument

The McKinley Monument is a 96-foot tall obelisk in Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York.

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Ellicott Square Building

The Ellicott Square Building is a historic office complex, completed in 1896, located in Buffalo, New York.

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Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse

The Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse is a U.S. Federal courthouse located in Buffalo, New York.

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African American Veterans Monument

Located at the Buffalo Naval Park, this monument features 12 black concrete pillars representing the 12 major conflicts in American history where African Americans served. It honors veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces.

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Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

This 1882 granite monument in Lafayette Square honors Civil War veterans. Designed by George Keller, it features a 51-foot shaft topped by a statue of Liberty and bronze reliefs depicting the infantry, artillery, cavalry, and navy.

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