Buffalo Central Terminal

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Central Terminal at the 80th Anniversary. It was another great event, and we hope to see you at the next one.

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Some more information and approximate times for the 80th Anniversary Celebration.

The entire event will be inside the concourse. There will be tables and chairs available, but they are first come first serve, so feel free to bring your own lawn chairs.

The reinstalled concourse clock will of course be available for photographs, and the new reproduction of the Dedication Day Plaque will be unveiled. There will be a formal flag presentation (flag once hung over the Capitol) at 5:00 and the music will start at 5:30pm (music ends at 9:30).

Food and drink will be available during the entire event.

The event runs from 5pm to 10 pm and admission is a $5 donation at the door. See you there!!

Just a reminder, join us for our 80th Anniversary. Be sure to congratulate Mike on his new job too!

Central Terminal Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Mark Scott (2009-06-22)

BUFFALO, NY (WBFO) – When it was crumbling more than a decade ago, many people thought the Central Terminal would never see its 80th anniversary. But thanks to the volunteer efforts of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation, an anniversary celebration will be held at the terminal this Saturday. And organizers of the event are optimistic about what the future might hold for the landmark structure.

Since it was formed in 1997, the Restoration Corporation has made steady progress in bringing back the terminal to what it once was. This Saturday, a party with a World War II USO theme will be held to celebrate the 80th anniversary. Party-goers will see a number of improvements, including the return of the concourse clock that was brought back to the region by M & T Bank.

Corporation Vice President Mark Lewandowski says they’re now focusing on development options for the Central Terminal. And that’s why he’s enthused by all the recent talk about high speed rail in New York.

It’s been 30 years since the terminal last saw rail passengers. But Lewandowski says he and other volunteers believe the terminal could come full circle and once again be used for arriving and departing trains.

Saturday’s celebration is open to the public and will feature music, food and refreshments, starting at 5:00pm. Admission is $5.00, payable at the door. More information is available at www.buffalocentralterminal.org.

The next time you walk into the concourse, look up over the ticket windows. You’ll notice something new is old again.

The owners of Goergen-Mackwirth Co. of Buffalo, Wayne Mertz and his wife Pat, donated their facility on Hertel Avenue to help reproduce the art deco railing that once lined the mezzanine level.

John Heleack, Tom Stotz and Marty Slawiak spent countless hours on this project scanning original blue prints and preparing the machines for the water jet cutting process. Each panel took a half and hour to cut.

A special thanks goes to Local 71 for their help in the fabrication process. The CTRC would like to thank everyone for another small step in the restoration of Buffalo Central Terminal. View photos of the process below: