The only thing that stays the same is the fact that everything changes. But sometimes, change is overrated. Buffalo is a city known for our architecture and history – so it’s only fitting that most of our landmarks have remained unchanged throughout the years. These 9 photos show how much Buffalo has changed… and how much it hasn’t.
- Grand Opening of the Central Terminal – 1929
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook The interior of the Central Terminal looks similar to this day, thanks to an extensive revitalization process.
Learn more about this Buffalo landmark here.
- Sheridan Drive - Winter 1977
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook This scene probably looks familiar to commuters this winter, too!
- Grand Opening of the Metro Rail – 1985
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook The style of Buffalo’s metro rail trains are largely unchanged from their humble beginnings.
- Main Street - 1959
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook Do you recognize that marquee?
- Mayer Bros. Cider Mill has been a Western New York icon for as long as we can remember! (Date unknown)
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook It looks a bit different today, but they still serve up amazing cider and donuts in the fall.
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- Times Beach Public Use Area (Date unknown)
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook Swimming at Times Beach was once a popular summer activity in Buffalo. The public use area was created in the 1930’s and eventually closed due to pollution.
See what else Times Beach has to offer here.
- Shea’s Seneca’s Intricate Details (Date unknown)
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook (PC Mark Mulville) Good news, Buffalonians! This building is being revitalized as we speak!
- Another View of Main Street (Date unknown)
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook Can you spy the Liberty Building in the background? This photo is believed to have been taken sometime in the ’50s.
- Lafayette Square and the Hotel Lafayette (Date unknown)
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook It’s amazing to see how many Buffalo buildings are still standing in their original glory!
Head here to learn more about what’s currently inside the Hotel Lafayette.
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Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook
The interior of the Central Terminal looks similar to this day, thanks to an extensive revitalization process.
Learn more about this Buffalo landmark here.
This scene probably looks familiar to commuters this winter, too!
The style of Buffalo’s metro rail trains are largely unchanged from their humble beginnings.
Do you recognize that marquee?
It looks a bit different today, but they still serve up amazing cider and donuts in the fall.
Bookmark this article for when autumn rolls around.
Swimming at Times Beach was once a popular summer activity in Buffalo. The public use area was created in the 1930’s and eventually closed due to pollution.
See what else Times Beach has to offer here.
Forgotten Buffalo - Facebook (PC Mark Mulville)
Good news, Buffalonians! This building is being revitalized as we speak!
Can you spy the Liberty Building in the background? This photo is believed to have been taken sometime in the ’50s.
It’s amazing to see how many Buffalo buildings are still standing in their original glory!
Head here to learn more about what’s currently inside the Hotel Lafayette.
