Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
The Central Terminal had its first Christmas tree lighting since the 1970s on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. The event was put on by AllAboardCT.com. Their purpose was to appeal to visitors for their support of the Central Terminal as the location for the new train station. Visitors took the opportunity to get many photos of the impressive building interior. Fillmore District Councilman David Franczyk and Congressman Brian Higgins were on hand to show their support.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Cassie and Kevin Townsend take a selfie in front of a Christmas tree decoration that used to decorate the front of the Buffalo Forge Company at 490 Broadway in Buffalo. It's their first time in the Central Terminal.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Visitors took the opportunity to look around and snap photos of the impressive building interior.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Loretter Anderson of Buffalo gets a photo of her granddaughter Dennique McKnight in front of a Christmas tree decoration that used to decorate the front of the Buffalo Forge Company.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
In foreground is Bryan Hinterberger of Buffalo and his son Aidan, 2, on his shoulders.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Visitors took the opportunity to look around and snap photos of the impressive building interior.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Maintenance supervisor Ben Hiltz explained to the crowd the benefits of having the train station there.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Visitors listen to a speaker talk about the Central Terminal.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Visitors listen to a speaker talk about the Central Terminal.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Visitors took the opportunity to look around and get photos of the impressive building interior.
Christmas tree lighting at Central Terminal
Don Schmid, left, of Depew and his daughter Jodie Sundberg, of Cheektowaga, take a photo in front of the buffalo.
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