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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2012                                                                        

 CENTRAL TERMINAL 2012 HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL TOUR SCHEDULE

 Explore One of America’s Greatest Art Deco Buildings During Season of Guided Tours

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for guided history and architectural tours of the landmark Buffalo Central Terminal. Beginning Sunday, May 20^th and continuing until Sunday, October 7^th, the public will have ten opportunities to experience the grandeur of this unique historic site.

2012 public guided tour dates are: May 20^th , June 10^th, June 24^th ,July 8^th, July 22^nd, August 5^th, August 19^th , September 2^nd, September 16^th and October 7^th (Tower Tour Day Only).

When opened in 1929, Buffalo Central Terminal was one of the largest and most modern railroad terminals in the world. Known for its grand art deco architecture, towering office building and cavernous internal spaces, the last passenger train to depart the structure was in 1979. During the guided tours, visitors will access areas of the building not open during special events, gain insight into the Terminal’s colorful past and learn about ongoing plans for the restoration and development of the complex.

Tours depart from the Terminal Store located in the building’s entrance lobby, 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo, New York.  Unless noted, all tours begin promptly at 11a and last two hours. Cost is $10 per person. Advanced reservations for tours are recommended by emailing questions@BuffaloCentralTerminal.org. Groups of 15 or more are asked to schedule their visit in advance. All tour dates and times are subject to change. Please dress accordingly as tours take place both inside and outside the building, rain or shine. For updated information or questions call 716-810-3210.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations. Visitwww.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org for more information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2012

“Tower Tour Day” at Terminal Canceled Due to Nesting Peregrine Falcons

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) has canceled the first of two scheduled “Tower Tour Days” that was to take place on Sunday, May 6th. The action is in response to a Department of Environmental Conservation inspection of the nesting box of the Terminal’s pair of “resident” peregrine falcons. During special “Tower Tour Days,” docents provide the public a rare look inside the Terminal’s office tower that includes viewing opportunities on the building’s 13th floor.

A nest box, constructed and installed by the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation in 2009, is currently home to two adult peregrines. Inspection confirmed that 2012 is the third consecutive year that eggs have been found in the nest. Due to the fierce territorial nature of the falcons, it was decided that the spring tower tour would be canceled to lessen the risk of stress experienced by the parents.

A second “Tower Tour Day” scheduled for later this year will take place on Sunday, October 7 2012. A complete listing of architectural and history tours may be found on the CTRC’s website, www.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org. Tours are an important part of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation’s mission to educate and excite the community about the ongoing restoration of the landmark.

Full refunds will be given to customers who made advanced reservations for Sunday’s tour. People are asked to call the Terminal at 716-810-3210 for processing. No other tours of the building are schedule for May 6th.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations. (www.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org).

Buffalo Central Terminal Schedule of 2012 Tours, Events & Festivals

BUFFALO, N.Y. –  An expanded Dyngus Day festival, Buffalo’s largest Oktoberfest celebration and an aggressive schedule of public history and architectural tours are among the highlights of the 2012 Calendar of Events released by the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. Over the years, many of these events have become some of Western New York’s most successful outings with proceeds benefiting the stabilization and restoration of the Terminal.

Highlights include:

Monday, April 9^th, 3p-11p – Dyngus Day: The Dyngus Day Capital of the World’s biggest party. Polka supergroup Those Idiots will take over the Terminal for the entire night as they play three shows that includes a special “rock polka” concert for the finale. Authentic Polish food, spirits & beer available. Located at the end of the Dyngus Day Buffalo Parade and on the Sobieski Vodka Shuttle route. Doors open at 3pm. Cost is $10/or $2 with a Pussy Willow Pass.

Saturday, May 12^th, 9a-Noon – Annual Volunteer Day (Clean-Up):  15th anniversary of the grassroots efforts to beautify the Terminal. Over the years this community volunteer day has positively transformed the Terminal’s concourse and grounds. Come ready to work with gloves, work attire and tools as we prepare for 2012 season of tours and events.

Friday, May 25th, Saturday, May 26th & Sunday May, 27th – ParaHorror Con: One of the northeast’s largest paranormal conventions comes to Buffalo Central Terminal. Meet and discuss all things ghosts with fellow enthusiasts and national experts. Event will feature lectures, workshops and a number of celebrities including Tyler Mane & Lloyd Kaufman from Troma Films, Leah Gibson from Twilight & Eclipse and James Winburn from the original Halloween. Weekend will include a VIP investigation of Buffalo Central Terminal and an evening of “candlelight” tours of the Terminal complex. Visit parahorror.com. for details.

Saturday, June 16^th, – Deco Fest: A celebration of the “swing & style” of the Central Terminal. Headline act to be announced later this spring. Learn more at Deco-Fest.com.

Saturday, September 8^th & Sunday, September 9^th, 10a-4p – Toy Train and Railroadiana Expo: One of the area’s largest assemblages of toy and model train vendors from the Northeast selling trains of all gauges and vintages.  Purveyors of railroad antiques, DVDs, books, photographs and other associated ephemera known as “railroadiana” will also be on hand. Historians will be available to tell stories of Buffalo’s past important position as the second largest railroad hub in North America. Admission is $5 for adults; children under 12 free.

Saturday, September 29^th, 3:30p-11p –The Buffalo Oktoberfest: Get ready to raise your beer and toast, “Prost” during Western New York’s largest event of its kind. Eat, drink, dance German heritage in the spirit of gemutlichkeit! Central Terminal is transformed into a giant Bavarian beer hall with authentic German beer & food and continuous German music provided by Buffalo’s Auslanders and the 25-piece, German American Musicians Blaskapelle. Learn more at BuffaloOktoberfest.com

An expanded schedule of tours will educate the public about the Terminal’s history, architecture and future. Back by popular demand, two scheduled “Tower Tours ” will give the public a rare opportunity to climb to the Terminal’s 13th floor for a spectacular view of the Buffalo skyline. Trained docents will take groups of fifteen to the 13th floor every 30 minutes for an unprecedented photo opportunity. “Photographer Tours” will give amateur & professional shutter bugs the opportunity to capture unfettered views of the Terminal in small, controlled groups.

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations. Visit www.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org for more information

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2012 Buffalo Central Terminal full events schedule: (All event details are subject to change without notice. Updated information will be available at BuffaloCentralTerminal.org).

The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) was founded in 1997 to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the New York Central Terminal in Buffalo, New York. The Terminal complex includes an 18-acre site that hosts an art deco office tower, passenger concourse and four-story baggage building. In 2011 the CTRC released its master plan that outlined various infrastructure needs and development opportunities. The mission of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation is to ensure that the original grandeur of the Terminal is available to current and future generations. Visit www.BuffaloCentralTerminal.org for more information

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