A Closer Look: Statler City
From the Photo series: A Closer Look: Explore Western New York’s architectural treasures series
The Closer Look photo gallery series continues with a look at Statler City. Built in 1923 near Niagara Square, it was once the grand hotel of Buffalo. Mark Croce, the building's current owner, has restored three levels of the building to date, with more changes in store.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Statler Hotel, designed by George B. Post & Sons, was completed in 1923. It was the second and largest hotel opened in Buffalo by Ellsworth Statler.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A historic plaque identifies that Millard Fillmore lived in a house at this location. Located in the heart of downtown overlooking historic Niagara Square, the grand hotel was a jewel of the national Statler chain.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A person walks under the protective staging on Delaware Avenue in front of Statler City. It is expected to be removed in coming weeks.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The lobby outside of the Terrace Room at Statler City in Buffalo. The Hotel Statler was an outstanding example of the early 20th century hotel.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A detail in the entrance of Statler City in Buffalo. The Statler once was the city's most luxurious hotel.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Terrace Room at Statler City is used for functions and weddings.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Niagara Room at Statler City in Buffalo.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Golden Ballroom at Statler City in Buffalo is used for functions and weddings.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A view of the lobby from the Terrace Room.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Lobby Bar at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A detail on a railing in the Niagara Room at Statler City in Buffalo.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Terrace room at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Terrace Room at Statler City features a bright chandelier.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Light fixtures in the Golden Ballroom at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The lobby and entrance in Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A view of the lobby looking toward the main entrance in Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The koi fish pond in the lobby of Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A view of the lobby from the mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
An old letter box near the elevators at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Details in the trim surrounding the elevators at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Lobby Bar at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A shuffleboard table in the the Lobby Bar at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A view of the Golden Ballroom from the stage at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A detail in the Golden Ballroom at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A view of the Golden Ballroom at Statler City, where weddings and other functions are held.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Details in the trim of the Golden Ballroom at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Details in the trim of the Golden Ballroom at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Details in the trim of the Golden Ballroom at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A light fixture in the Golden Ballroom at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
An exit sign in the Golden Ballroom at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A copy of Abraham Lincolnu2019s Gettysburg speech hangs on the wall near the stairs that lead to the mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A copy of Abraham Lincolnu2019s Gettysburg speech hangs on the wall near the stairs that lead to the mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A view of the lobby from the mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Some of the details in the mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A view of the lobby from the mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Stairs to the mezzanine at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Georgian Room at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Georgian Room at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Furniture in the Georgian Room at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Hand-carved wood trim around the fireplace in the Georgian Room at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Oriental Room at Statler City is one of several spaces where people can entertain.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The entrance to the lobby at Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A detail in the entrance of Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A detail in Statler City's entrance.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The facade of Statler City.
A Closer Look: Statler City
Screens enclose some of the crumbling facade at Statler City, which are nearly repaired.
A Closer Look: Statler City
People walk under the protective staging on Delaware Ave in front of Statler City. It's expected to be removed in coming weeks.
A Closer Look: Statler City
A side entrance to Statler City is on Mohawk Street.
A Closer Look: Statler City
The Statler featured many modern innovations, notably a bath in every room, which made Statler hotels the new standard of lodging in America.
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