Buffalo Tours June 2005
The Preservation Coalition is offering the following tours highlighting "architecture, history, ways of life" in Buffalo.
Reserve your space on one of these walking tours to find out "what preservation work has been done and what is being planned for the future."
UPDATE: Here's what our tour of the Richardson Complex was like.
Admission is $12 per person ($10 per person for Preservation Coalition of Erie County members, or Friends of Central Terminal members). Reservations are preferred, and can be made through the Preservation Coalition by calling 716-849-4222. All major credit cards are accepted.
May 28, 9:30 AM Buffalo Psychiatric Center
June 4, 9:30 AM Essential Downtown
June 11, 9:30 AM Allentown East (Martin Wachadlo, guide)
June 11, 9:30 AM Heart of Polonia (Peter Filim, guide)
June 12, 11 AM Central Terminal
June 17, 1 PM Essential Downtown
June 18, 9:30 AM Buffalo Psychiatric Center
June 18, 9:30 AM Millionaires Row
June 24, 1 PM Essential Downtown
June 25, 9:30 AM Eating and Architecture (Greg Lodinsky, guide)



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