We held a Walk on October 21st for a tour of the historic Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, at 650 Main Street. Check out some of the photos from that Walk!
Join us on October 21st for a tour of the historic Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, at 650 Main Street, to see the latest updates and hear what is in store for the future! Shea’s Buffalo opened in 1926, built by Chicago architects Cornelius and George Rapp with Tiffany-designed interiors and a Mighty Wurlitzer organ made right here in Tonawanda, NY. Having undergone extensive restoration since the 1970s, Shea’s Buffalo operates today as a presenting theater year-around, and continues to shine as “the crown jewel” of the Buffalo Theatre District.
** Comfortable shoes preferred as there will be stairs involved. **
Registration at 5:15 PM and the tour will begin promptly at 5:30 PM, rain or shine.
Registration not necessary but would be appreciated so we know what numbers to expect.
Join us for your lunch hour to tour the newly refurbished Michael J. Dillon building at 68 Court Street, now housing the Buffalo Police and Fire departments. Built in 1936, this Art Moderne style building was created to hold the federal courthouse functions for Buffalo and was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Come learn about the significant elements of this building and how the Buffalo Police and Fire departments are now making it their new headquarters!
We’ve seen the “before” and had a party in the “during”, now join WFD for a tour of the “after” at the new Aloft Hotel at 500 Pearl Street. Join Tom Fox with Ellicott Development as he leads us on a tour of the newly completed and opened Aloft Hotel, adjoining banquet spaces and residential spaces. We will end the tour in the roof-top bar to get an incredible view of the Buffalo skyline and the beginning of the sun setting! Registration at 5:15pm, tour begins promptly at 5:30pm.
Registration at 5:15 PM and the tour will begin at 5:30, rain or shine.
Join us to experience the Buffalo Lighthouse built in 1833 and hear about its recent restoration. You will be able to climb to the top, a rare opportunity that isn’t open to the public very often! Enjoy the incredible view of the Buffalo Harbor, boats sailing on Lake Erie and Downtown Buffalo as we learn about the important role this lighthouse has played in the history of Buffalo. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for the climb to the top.
Registration at 5:15 PM and the tour will begin at 5:30, rain or shine.
Take a tour of the Massachusetts Avenue Project’s urban farm located at 387 Massachusetts Avenue between Shields and Brayton Streets with us on June 6th, 2019. Visitors will get the opportunity to tour MAP’s new training center, as well as the greenhouses and growing spaces located on the farm. Learn how this urban farm is working in collaboration with the surrounding community to provide access to fresh, healthy and culturally appropriate food, as well as educational and youth service programs. This location charges a minimal fee for a tour so there is a small ticket price for members for this tour.
Registration at 5:15 PM and the tour will begin at 5:30.
Join us Tuesday June 11th, 2019 for our Annual Awards Meeting and Election of Officers at the Tewksbury Lodge (249 Ohio Street) from 8-9am. Breakfast will be served. This year’s keynote speaker will be Michael Murphy, President of Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us Wednesday, April 10th at Raclettes for Working For Downtown’s premier social event, Buffalo Meets. Formerly known as Thursday’s in the City, we’re putting together some of Buffalo’s most interesting venues with Buffalo’s most interesting people and companies.
The event will run from 5 – 8 PM and is hosted by Working for Downtown and sponsored by:
Raclettes
537 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Join us on April 3rd to hear Michael Vogel, founding President of the Buffalo Lighthouse Association, talk about the Tall Ships Festival that will be coming to Canalside on the July 4th Holiday weekend!