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 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. The Women's Walkway, through the collaboration of Working for Downtown and the Women's Pavilion Pan Am 2001, commemorates the Centennial Celebration of the Pan American Exposition.

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

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.

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