Electric Tower is a historic office building and skyscraper located at the corner of Washington and Genesee Streets in Buffalo. It is the seventh tallest building in Buffalo. It stands 294 feet (89.6 m) and 14 stories tall and is in the Beaux-Arts Classical Revival style. It was designed by James A. Johnson and built in 1912. The tower was based upon an earlier Electric Tower constructed for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition; as with most of the buildings constructed for that event, the original was only temporary and demolished shortly after the fair ended. Additions were made in 1923 and 1928. The white terra-cotta clad was originally built as the Niagara Mohawk Building and features an octagonal tower which steps back three times to terminate in a large lantern. It is also known as Iskalo Electric Tower, for the real estate development company that owns the building.
The John I. Crawford Farm, also Hopewell Farm, is located on NY 302 in the Thompson Ridge section of the Town of Crawford in Orange County, New York, United States. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1998.
Chase-Hubbard-Williams House is a historic home located at Lockport in Niagara County, New York. It is a stone structure built in 1870 in the Italianate style. A 1900 remodeling was in the Colonial Revival style. In 1958, the property was acquired by the Presbytery of Buffalo and Niagara and converted to a nursing home. It is one of approximately 75 stone residences remaining in the city of Lockport.
Harrington Cobblestone Farmhouse and Barn Complex is a historic home and farm complex located at Hartland in Niagara County, New York. It is a 1 1⁄2-story cobblestone structure built in 1843 by Vermont native Harry Harrington, in the Greek Revival style. It features irregularly shaped, variously colored cobbles in its construction. It is one of approximately 47 cobblestone structures in Niagara County. Also on the property are a full array of historic farm outbuildings.
Holley-Rankine House is a historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It is a two-and-a-half-story Gothic Revival cottage built about 1855 by prominent local resident George Washington Holley (1810–1897). After his death it became the home of William B. Rankine (1858–1905), who was largely responsible for constructing the Adams Power Plant. It is located overlooking the Niagara River, just above the American Falls. It is now operated as a bed and breakfast.
Whitney Mansion is a historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It is a two-story Greek Revival stone structure built in 1849 by the son of General Parkhurst Whitney, a village founder and owner of the Cataract House and The Eagle Tavern. The structure features a two-story pedimented porch with four heavy Ionic columns. It is located overlooking the Niagara River, just above the American Falls. It is now contains law offices.
James G. Marshall House is a historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It is a three-story Arts and Crafts style dwelling built in 1913 by the industrialist and inventor James G. Marshall (1869–1960). It was designed by prominent local architect Simon Larke, who also designed the Former Niagara Falls High School. In April 1994, it opened as a bed and breakfast.
Former Niagara Falls High School is a historic high school located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York, USA. It was built in 1903, and rebuilt in 1923 and added to the existing gymnasium structure, and designed by local architect Simon Larke, who also designed the James G. Marshall House. The original structure is in the Neoclassical revival style. An addition was constructed in 1963.
Niagara Falls Armory is a historic New York National Guard armory located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It consists of a two-story, hip-roofed administrative building with a one-story drill hall built in 1895 in a castellated, fortress-like style typical of that period. It was designed by architect Isaac G. Perry. The administration building features a 4 1⁄2-story round tower at the southwest corner, and a three-story round tower at the northwest corner.
Niagara Falls City Hall is a historic city hall located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It was constructed in 1923, in the Beaux-Arts style. The building embodies Neo-Classical Revival architectural details. It features a centrally arranged rectangular form, with a central projecting pavilion, fluted columns with Ionic capitals, and smooth ashlar sandstone walls with pilasters.
Jefferson Apartment Building is a historic apartment building located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It is an eight-story brick structure constructed in 1926. It is the city's sole example of a high rise, full service early 20th century apartment building designed for middle and upper income residents. Currently The Jefferson is still standing, fully renovated, and the premiere location for downtown living. You can visit the official website for leasing information.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara is a historic church located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It was constructed in 1921–1922 in a Classical Revival style. The steel and concrete church is faced with rough, uncut limestone from the bedrock excavated for the building's foundation.
Deveaux School Historic District is a national historic district located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York.
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Complex is a historic Polish, Roman Catholic and former church located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York within the Diocese of Buffalo.
Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, New York was founded in 1852 after land was donated by Lavinia Porter. It covers over 18 acres (1 km²) and over 19,000 are buried there. Notable graves include first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel Annie Edson Taylor, Judge Augustus Porter, and first person to swim the English Channel Captain Matthew Webb. In 2014 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Park Place Historic District is a national historic district located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It encompasses 89 contributing buildings, one contributing site, one contributing structure, and one contributing object. It is principally a residential district built up between 1885 and 1928. The dominant architectural styles are Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Arts and Crafts. Within the district is a park with prominent obelisk, known as "The Cenotaph," and a notable stone fence. Located within the district is the separately listed James G. Marshall House. r It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Hazard H. Sheldon House, also known as the Sheldon-Benham House, is a historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It was built about 1857 and is a 1 1/2-story, "L"-shaped dwelling built of native gorge stone in the Italian Villa style. It has a low pitched gable roof with deep overhanging eaves. From 1857 to 1900, it was the home of Hazard H. Sheldon (1821-1900), an important figure in the early civic affairs of Niagara Falls.
Chilton Avenue–Orchard Parkway Historic District is a national historic district in Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It encompasses 103 contributing buildings in a residential district built up between about 1899 and 1941. The dominant architectural styles are Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Bungalow / American Craftsman.
First Presbyterian Manse, also known as the Lavinia E. Porter House, is a historic home located at Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York. It was built about 1849 and is a two-story, stucco covered, square brick dwelling in the Italianate style. It has a projecting full-height entrance and a rear addition. It has a low pitched gable roof with deep overhanging eaves and decorative brackets. The house was last renovated in 1927–1931. The home is associated with Lavinia E. Porter, daughter of Judge Augustus Porter (1769–1849). From its construction, it housed the manse for the local Presbyterian church.
Hurricana Stock Farm, also known as Sanford Stud Farm, is a historic home and related farm outbuildings located at Amsterdam in Montgomery County, New York. It includes the Broodmare Barn, Jumping Horse Barn, feed shed(c. 1895), mare barn, farm barn, blacksmith's shop, tool and horse barn, garage, two sheds, a mare barn, ten mare barns along South Lane (1890-1895), trainer's house, and outbuilding. The farm was used for Thoroughbred horse breeding and training.
