Discovering 1 Fountain Plaza: Buffalo’s Architectural Gem

Main and Huron- Buffalo New York

Home to the Buffalo Savings Bank, once the largest savings bank in the country. Constructed in 1900 and designed by the architectural firm of Green and Wicks. The Beaux-Arts Classicism is a very rich, lavish and heavily ornamented classical style taught at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris in the 19th century.

The Buffalo Savings Bank building, showcasing Beaux-Arts architecture, featuring a prominent clock and golden dome, with modern buildings in the background.
1900 Buffalo Savings Bank Building
The Buffalo Savings Bank building, showcasing Beaux-Arts architecture, features ornate columns, a large arched window, and a gold leaf dome under a clear blue sky.
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Exterior view of the Buffalo Savings Bank, showcasing its Beaux-Arts architectural style with ornate columns and large windows, featuring yellow curtains.
1900 Buffalo Savings Bank

In 1954 the copper dome was replaced with gold leaf.

Close-up view of the ornate clock and gold leaf dome of the Buffalo Savings Bank, showcasing its Beaux-Arts architectural style.
Gold leaf coated dome

The City of Buffalo is graced with beautiful architecture from masters such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, and Henry Hobson Richardson.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day 🙂

Alice

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2 thoughts

  1. A beautiful place. Your photos are wonderful. And this is a most fitting contribution to Monday Window. Thank you.

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