Dedication Plaque Update

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Sara Etten

Dear Friends of Central Terminal:
As you may be aware, 2009 is the 80th anniversary of the Buffalo Central Terminal. As part of this celebration, we are looking to duplicate and dedicate a replica of the Terminal’s original bronze dedication plaque.
To date, the “Plaque Fund” has reached only 29% of its goal. As the plaque must go to production at least 8 weeks prior to dedication, time is of an essence. The 80th anniversary celebration is scheduled for June 27, 2009.
Please help to restore the life and spirit of one of Buffalo’s finest landmarks. Become a part of the 80th anniversary celebration. Direct your heartfelt dedications to Plaque Fund, Buffalo Central Terminal Restoration Corporation, PO Box 468, Buffalo N.Y. 14212. Please note “Plaque Fund” on your checks.
Thank you for your thoughts and dedication to the Terminal and this meaningful project.
Sincerely.
Larry Schwindler
Kate Janus
Co-Chairpersons

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16 Responses to Dedication Plaque Update

  1. David H says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Is there a Paypal address to donate to? I don’t have a checking account.

  2. Ozzy says:
    February 22, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Is there any photos of the original plaque that hung in the lobby?

  3. Terminalfanatic says:
    February 22, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    To make a PayPal donation simply click on ‘donations’ under the home page. Then click on the ‘Make A Donation” button.

  4. Mike Miller says:
    February 23, 2009 at 7:04 am

    Ozzy, we will be getting photos in the very near future, hopefully.

  5. Paul G says:
    February 23, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    Once the fund has reached its goal, and photos have been obtained, does anyone have an idea on the lead time of the reproduction? And whether or not it will be done locally?

  6. Paul G says:
    February 23, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Just made a PayPal donation. Please keep us posted on how we are doing with achieving the goal. 8 weeks prior means around about Dyngus Day. It goes by fast!

  7. Mike Miller says:
    February 24, 2009 at 7:23 am

    Paul, as Larry says in the post, it requires at least 8 weeks to reproduce.

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  9. Forest says:
    March 1, 2009 at 9:46 am

    It’s a shame more people show interest in a stupid ghost hunt instead of a worthy project such as this..

  10. Ozzy says:
    March 1, 2009 at 9:48 am

    Well, I bet most of the money from the ghost hunt will help fund the plaque project. Remember it is a hunt to benefit the Buffalo Terminal.

  11. George says:
    March 6, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I made my donation, you should put up some sort of meter so everyone knows how much more needs to be donated. Just an idea.

  12. Paul G says:
    March 8, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    And maybe, just like with the concourse clock, keep a list of those who made donations to the project to display inside after the dedication ceremony.

  13. Tom Morrisey says:
    March 8, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    Hi folks, just curious, does anyone know the fate of the original plaque?

  14. Mark L. says:
    March 10, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    Tom M.
    The original plaque has not been destroyed. It still is in the WNY area. It is not available to the
    CTRC but as time goes by who knows.
    Right now the thing to do is to start putting the artifacts back into the building. Although many artifacts do still exist, we still need to replicate a lot of them.

  15. Paul G says:
    March 10, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    I’m still hoping someone replicates some of the lamps! Be nice to have one or two on hand to display on the 80th. Works of art, donated to a noble cause!

  16. HudsonJ3a says:
    March 23, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    Hey Everyone, the Plaque Project Fund has reached 36% of it’s goal. Still a long way to go; but we’re getting there! Thank you!
    Larry & Kate