The Knox Mansion — Attraction in Buffalo

We had the fascinating opportunity to take a complimentary tour of the Knox Mansion, a historic landmark now serving as the offices for Celino attorneys (and easily researchable online for those interested in its rich history). Our guide was none other than Dr. Mike Celino himself, a veritable font of knowledge about the estate. Throughout the opulent rooms, we were treated to glimpses of the mansion's early 20th-century grandeur through carefully preserved photographs. While the grand staircase to the second floor was accessible, the elevator was regrettably out of order; however, the climb proved quite manageable. What truly stood out was the distinct wing dedicated to the servant's quarters. It was remarkable to learn that some of the married staff, complete with families, enjoyed their own private accommodations, in this instance, a separate dwelling nestled on the grounds. The tour ended, and we each received a book on the mansion. We had a great time and definitely...

We stopped in on 11/11/2023 for a tour of the mansion led by Dr. Michael Cellino, brother of attorney and owner Ross Cellino. We arrived a bit early and were allowed to walk freely on the first floor while waiting for the tour to begin. We were first treated to an overview of how the mansion came to be, along with being able to see the handwritten ledger of Mrs. Knox documenting all the costs associated with building the mansion. Dr. Cellino is very knowledgeable and demonstrates a passion for preserving this magnificent piece of Buffalo history. The tour was wonderful and took us back in time to a very unique lifestyle of the people who built our city and our country. Our thanks to the Cellino family for the work they have done here and for sharing it...

WOW!… This was an amazing tour and a history lesson well worth the trip to see the Knox Mansion. The place is historical and full of nostalgia. Our personal tour guide - Mr. Cellino (brother of Mr. Ross Cellino) was just full of knowledge which he shared with the group. I highly recommend taking this tour and you will appreciate having spent the time learning about some of our past with some very influential people that did good things to give back to the people. This story should be made into a movie and filmed on location. Thank you for the experience and the...