Modern Buffalo Lecture
The skyscraper is a uniquely American contribution to modern architecture. The soaring land prices in late nineteenth century American cities made it necessary. American technology, including steel and the passenger elevator, made it possible. And American architects determined how it would look, at least during the first fifty years or so.
That steel frame is the key to the high rise building. The frame holds the building up, and also makes it possible to use just about any material for the walls, giving great freedom to how a building may look. So while tall buildings may have changed looks over the years, from the Dun Building to One M & T Plaza, they all share a common core.
This Saturday, March 10, join Dr. Irene Ayad, professor of architectural history, as she traces the history of the high rise building, form its birth in Chicago, through the glass box of the 50s and 60s, to Post Modernism. Her illustrated lecture will be followed by a brief walking tour down Main Street to get a direct look at Buffalo’s tall buildings. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main Street. There is a $10 donation.
This lecture and tour are part of the Downtown Revealed lecture series. The series is sponsored by Buffalo Tours, a joint production of Landmark Society and Preservation Coalition.
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