Electric
Tower - Table of Contents
Historic Exterior Photographs on Display
on the First Floor of the Electric Tower
535 Washington St., Buffalo NY
Timeline:
1900's - Hydroelectric power harnessed from Niagara Falls was used to dramatic effect in the Pan-=American Exposition in Buffalo in 1901.
1910's - Buffalo General Electric Company builds headquarters in Buffalo in 1912
1920's - The Roaring 20's brought two additions to the building, one in 1924 and one in 1926. The additions provided expansion of office space, as well as display areas for the latest in appliances and light fixtures.1930's - Upon completion of its new Art Deco headquarters in Syracuse, Niagara Hudson renovates parts of the Electric Tower in Art Deco style and moves the entrance to Washington Street
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Electric Tower, 1901 Pan-American Exposition |
Electric Tower, 1901 Pan-American Exposition |
Architect's drawing (Esenwein & Johnson) for the octagonal Electric Tower, 535 Washington St. |
Detail from previous photo |
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C. 1911 |
C. 1912? |
Pre 1927 |
Detail from previous photo |
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1927 |
1932 |
Detail from previous photo |
2nd detail |
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3rd detail from previous 1932 photo |
Post 1932 ? |
