Walk On The Sunny Side

Downtown Buffalo,New York

December is not my favorite time to visit my snowy home town. Although it could be worse like a major blizzard and below zero. Just a few flurries today with below freezing temperatures actually was invigorating. My biggest worry was a fall due to icy sidewalks but I took it slow and stayed on the sunny side as much as possible. That is what my grandfather advised when I was a child. I walked from my hotel to the public library to look up some local archives.

Exterior view of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and signage, surrounded by a snowy landscape under a blue sky.
A blue library book return box featuring an illustration of an open book and the title 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, positioned outside the library entrance.
Warning sign indicating a snow melt system under the sidewalk, with a caution notice and instructions not to dig.
Buffalo Erie County Public Library

So here I am all bundled up:

A woman dressed warmly in a pink coat and scarf stands in a snowy downtown Buffalo, New York, with historic buildings in the background.
Alice in the cold

As the sun comes out it gets slippery and slushy:

Snowy street view of Downtown Buffalo, New York, featuring traffic lights and historic architecture.
Buffalo NY City Hall

At the turn of the 20th century the city was one of the wealthiest in America. It is easy to see in the rich architecture of the past.

Historic building in downtown Buffalo, New York, featuring replicas of the Statue of Liberty on its rooftops against a clear blue sky.
Close-up view of ornate architectural details, including decorative columns and a balcony, on a historic building in downtown Buffalo, New York.
Historic tall building in downtown Buffalo, New York, against a clear blue sky.
A snowy view of the Liberty Building in downtown Buffalo, New York, featuring a mix of historic and modern architecture.

Some of the old gets mixed with new:

View of a downtown street in Buffalo, New York, featuring a light rail vehicle, snowy sidewalks, and a mix of historic and modern buildings under a clear blue sky.
Main Street light rail
A snowy street view in downtown Buffalo, New York, featuring a mix of brick and modern buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.
City parking
A colorful building labeled 'HOUSE of CHARM' beside a brown brick building in downtown Buffalo, New York, with snow on the ground and a person walking by.
House of charm
Metro station with a shelter and signs in Downtown Buffalo, New York, featuring a mix of modern and historic architecture in the background on a sunny winter day.

Old and new buildings side by side at the metro station and like most urban areas, public art contributes its flare.

A large mural featuring vibrant flowers painted on the side of a building in downtown Buffalo, New York, surrounded by parked cars.
Flower mural

But my feet stayed warm in my furry boots as I finally arrived at the library. That’s where I picked up my pace to visit a new place.

Have a happy day and thanks for stopping by !

Alice

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