Comments on: To Buffa10 with Love – Part 2

By: SHirley Bovshow

SHirley Bovshow — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:18:08 +0000

Susan,
Beautiful architecture and photos. I enjoyed my virtual visit!
shirley

Glad you stopped by for a virtual ‘visit’!–s

By: Jan the Arts and Crafts Style Maven

Jan the Arts and Crafts Style Maven — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:08:24 +0000

I've just discovered your blog and am very impressed with your "spot on eye". I too often regret that my eye doesn't get behind the lens enough... I'm now very sorry that I didn't visit Buffalo when visiting my son at Vassar. I'm an architecture lover with a keen interest in the Arts and Crafts Movement. Very much looking forward to the Rohlfs Show Coming soon to California. I'm surprised that his arts and Crafts Bungalow wasn't better cared for. Wonder who lives there now. If you think you are too Geeky showing the example of Second Empire Mansard style, just know that you have a friend in me! When will you get add part 3??? Really! I feel in love with architecture and decorative arts early in life and it has stuck with me. The Rohlfs house is actually in much better shape now, I didn't have a great photo so it's from a few years ago. Part 3 was a bit different...it's the post A Tale of Two Fences from last week.--s

By: Eliz

Eliz — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:00:15 +0000

There are preservation groups though–much better than it was! I think mainly in the 50s-70s, the value of historic architecture was not understood throughout the US, not just in Buffalo. This was when we lost the original Penn Station, for example.

I agree that politicians still don’t get it; srsly, what do they get?–but there are plenty of effective citizens’ groups both here and elsewhere who do.

Fantastic. It would be a shame to loose it.–s

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:42:06 +0000

Thank you for the publicity of our fair city. I have to agree with Eliz, however-despite the increasing recognition for the richness of our architecture nationally, we still suffer from little-to-no stewardship from our leaders (and a general disregard for the issue from the populace) to preserve these architectural assets. The truth is, we have lost a LOT of tremendous architecture in Buffalo (Frank Lloyd Wright’s Administration building is one such example), and truly only have what we still have because we were too poor and disorganized to demolish more. International recognition of these assets, however, helps us working to fight for preservation by arming us with an economic reason to do so: “save the buildings for tourism.” So, please keep spreading the word.

I have seen too many great buildings gone by neglect, the wrecker’s ball or mysterious fire. Buffalo’s architecture needs to be preserved. It’s incredible…and I didn’t even realize it was there.–s

By: Susan Harris

Susan Harris — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:11:25 +0000

Great stuff, Susan, and keep the geek coming! Also great spending time with you in Buff – you’re one smart cookie. S

Geek it I will. Loved talking with you–definitely a highlight. Back at you with the smart cookie stuff!–s

By: Sarah from Toronto Gardens

Sarah from Toronto Gardens — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:56:53 +0000

“individual buildings” is what I meant to type!

I knew what you meant=;-) –s

By: Sarah from Toronto Gardens

Sarah from Toronto Gardens — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:56:03 +0000

Your invidiual building are so well captured, Susan, especially love your pics of the conservatory, where you singled out little vignettes instead of trying to get the whole structure in. Gets the flavour of them across so beautifully.

By: eliz

eliz — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:34:26 +0000

I don’t blame you–architectural photography is not for a hot day anyway.

Almost every single one of the major buildings you have written about has been under the threat of demolition, including the Martin House, the Mansion, Schneider’s studio, and the glasshouse. It really takes constant vigilance.

Is there a watchdog group? It’s a national treasure that should be protected. Our culture is too quick to pull things down just because they want something new…it’s the dark side of consumerism. –s

By: Mr. McGregor's Daughter

Mr. McGregor's Daughter — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:25:25 +0000

I was wowed by the architecture too. I loved all the Queen Anne houses with the gingerbread, painted 3, 4, or 5 different colors.

They were beautiful! I went to school in Rochester and some of the towns there had a few great examples here and there, but nothing like this!–s

By: Pam/Digging

Pam/Digging — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:57:18 +0000

Yahoo, paint those doors purple! Cottages are made for fun color. I had purple doors on my former home and loved the zing they added. Plus green plants look so nice next to them. First test color up on the doors already...Benjamin Moore 'Summer Plum' it's a bold choice for my neighborhood!--s