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I love that this place exists. I know little about its history and future uses outside of being a community focused gathering space and boutique hotel but walking the grounds at sundown made for a truly awesome experience to photograph the structure. Magnificent in scale and fascinating to see half rehabbed. I almost wish they would lean into the spoke a bit more :P Nonetheless this is an impressive building and wrapped in manicured grounds to match its grandeur. I hope it activates the area and draws people to the city. Truly a unique thing and a must see in you visit to Buffalo. Very cool. Very cool indeed
Thom BellThom Bell
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So glad this property found new funding and the preservation work has continued! Obviously a lot of history here, dark and light. A big improvement is the restoration of the grounds to Olmsted’s original landscape plans. It’s a beautiful place to walk and explore. Also lots more to see inside the main towers, now main hotel lobby. There is a small museum on ground floor and ensure you go up to public spaces to see the incredible woodwork, including massive doors. They have a less formal cafe and more formal restaurant as well. Ample parking everywhere.
Elizabeth KirwanElizabeth Kirwan
50
I did a private tour of the Richardson Olmstead complex in November. It was only the tour guide and I, and it was INCREDIBLE! It is directed to show more of the positive features and history of the complex. If you choose to take a tour, wear comfortable sneakers as you do a lot of walking and climbing stairs. I highly recommend if anyone would like to hear what really went on.
KatKat
250
I’ve been here twice, both for PreservationWorks photo tours. I love seeing places like this being renovated properly, bringing new life into historic spaces. I also got to stop in on the fall market before tours, which was delightful. I’ll be happily following along with progress at the Richardson as more spaces are developed.
Edward DEdward D
00
Absolutely gorgeous historical location and hotel. My pictures don’t do justice, but much of the inside is still the same, and you can feel the eeriness the whole time you’re there. I’d come here just to walk around even without a reservation, which was surprisingly affordable. Overall, very haunting yet beautiful.
CatCat
80
This place is beautiful. Visiting from California I’m blown away by the details on the buildings here. The hotel inside looks cool. You can actually go inside and walk all around.
Lewis LeheLewis Lehe
130
Nearby Attractions Of Richardson Olmsted Campus
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Japanese Garden
Delaware Park Rose Garden
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market
The Richardson Hotel
Jd Price Rite Market
The Buffalo History Museum
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo Holiday Market

Buffalo AKG Art Museum
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Japanese Garden
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Delaware Park Rose Garden
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Burchfield Penney Art Center
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Nearby Restaurants Of Richardson Olmsted Campus
Cole's
The Gypsy Parlor
Mister Pizza Elmwood
Jack Rabbit
La Casa De Sabores
The Terrace at Delaware Park
JT’s Urban Italian
Mr. Goodbar
Elmwood Taco & Subs
Caffe Aroma

Cole's
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The Gypsy Parlor
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Mister Pizza Elmwood
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Jack Rabbit
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Basic Info
Address
444 Forest Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213
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Phone
(716) 601-1154
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Website
richardson-olmsted.com
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attractions: Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Japanese Garden, Delaware Park Rose Garden, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers' Market, The Richardson Hotel, Jd Price Rite Market, The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Buffalo Holiday Market, restaurants: Cole's, The Gypsy Parlor, Mister Pizza Elmwood, Jack Rabbit, La Casa De Sabores, The Terrace at Delaware Park, JT’s Urban Italian, Mr. Goodbar, Elmwood Taco & Subs, Caffe Aroma
