Editorial contribution by Central Terminal Restoration Corp.
A lot has been happening at your Buffalo Central Terminal! Right now, we’re performing work on the masonry of the iconic Tower and Entry Plaza to ensure safety and protect the future of our living landmark.
We’re working from a plan created by our architectural lead, Quinn Evans. Thanks to their year-long investigation of the Main Terminal Building’s condition, we gained the most comprehensive understanding ever of the historic building. Together, we developed a rehabilitation strategy toward reuse that Buffalo Construction Consultants (BCC), our chosen Construction Manager, is executing right now. Bottom line? Despite some concerns, the building has a strong future.
A widespread concern was the extent of masonry damage from decades of deferred maintenance. Water infiltration and the winter freeze/thaw cycle has caused cracks in the bricks and other masonry…