Bricks for Buffalo

In 2000, Bricks for Buffalo was initiated as part of the celebration of Working for Downtown's 20th Anniversary. It is located at the Niagara Frontier Transit Authority's DL&W terminal (behind HSBC Arena) on the Buffalo River.

Bricks for Buffalo includes a Women's Walkway, constructed in 2001, and a Plaza Walkway, constructed in 2002. Both walkways contain engraved bricks and other items purchased by current and former WNY residents to commemorate family and friends.

The Women's Walkway is in the outer perimeter of the plaza area and The Plaza Walkway,located next to the Buffalo River. Working For Downtown collaborated with the Women's Pavilion Pan Am 2001 on construction of the Women's Walkway. The Women's Walkway also contains commemorative granite stones to honor 100 deceased women who have contributed in a profound way to Western New York. Those honored include Lucille Ball, a popular television entertainer, Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and Belva Bennett Lockwood, the first woman to run for US president.

Create a legacy for yourself, family, friends, organization or business by purchasing a cobblestone brick, bench or tree in one of the Bricks for Buffalo walkways. Print out the Order Form (20k PDF) to place your order.

Once purchased, the items are engraved on site periodically each year. Gift cards are available and the purchase price is tax deductible. Print out the Order Form (20k PDF) to place your order. A brochure on Bricks for Buffalo and another brochure with brief information on the 100 women are available by calling (716) 854-2314.

All proceeds from the sale of the Bricks goes toward a downtown public art fund.