It’s always interesting to see things from a new perspective. Thanks to public records and generous people who donate their work for public use, we were able to uncover several photos from Buffalo’s past that will truly take you back in time! Here are 11 incredible old photos taken in Buffalo.
These photographs are a bridge through time - literally! Take a look at this beautiful shot taken sometime around 1890.
Library of Congress Archives / Detroit Publishing Co.
Lafayette Square has changed a bit since this photo was taken, but some of the buildings will still look familiar to this day!
Library of Congress Archives / Detroit Publishing Co.
This photo shows the grain elevators in working order, as the hub of industry in Buffalo.
Library of Congress Archives / Detroit Publishing Co.
Lafayette Square, circa 1904. Notice any familiar facades?
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Buffalonians gather on Main Street for a Labor Day Parade in the 1890s.
Library of Congress Archives / Detroit Publishing Co.
Check out this impressive aerial shot taken of downtown Buffalo!
Library of Congress Archives / William Herman Rau
The Cyclorama Building currently serves as an office building, but back in the late 1800s, it was built to display large exhibits.
Wikimedia Commons / Biff Henrich
The Canal District looks just a little bit different these days! This photo from the Ronald R. Dukarm Collection was taken sometime between 1910-1925.
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The Buffalo Club is still one of the most elite country clubs in the city. This photo of the club was captured all the way back in 1902!
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The Richardson Olmsted Complex was once an asylum. Now, people choose to sleep here at Hotel Henry!
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It’s amazing how much of Buffalo’s architecture has been restored! Hotel Lafayette still stands downtown, with luxury apartments, hotel rooms, and more!
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YouTube user oldstuff4all gathered several of these old photos (and many more!) into a cool compilation video to show off the truly amazing history of our city – you can view the whole collection here.
Library of Congress Archives / Detroit Publishing Co.
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Library of Congress Archives / William Herman Rau
Wikimedia Commons / Biff Henrich
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Ah, the good ol’ days! What are your favorite old buildings that still stand in Buffalo today? If you have any old photos or relics of Buffalo to share, please feel free to drop them in the comments below!
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