Movies that features the Terminal The Natural
Best Friends
Prison of the Psychotic Damned
Movies that feature light fixtures from the Terminal "The Hardway" with Michael J. Fox
"For Love or Money" with Michael J. Fox
Woody Allen's "Bullets Over Broadway"
Dyngus Day on the East Side - April 13 2009, 5pm-9pm - Join us in celebrating Dyngus Day on the East Side. The Dyngus Day parade starts at the Broadway Market at 5, and ends at the Terminal at 5:45. Don't miss it!
12th Annual Spring Clean Up - April 25 2009, 9am to 1pm - Come and help us prepare the concourse and grounds for yet another busy summer season! Gloves, work attire recommended and tools are always welcome. Free food and drink will be available.
TAPS Celebrity Ghost Hunt - May 22, 2009 SOLD OUT, May 23 On Sale Now! - Explore the terminal and search for ghosts with the stars of the SciFi Channel show "Ghost Hunters". Tickets are SOLD OUT!!
May Ghost Hunt at Central Terminal - May 24, 2009 7pm - 1am - By popular demand, a special night of ghost hunting for those who could not attend the TAPS Celebrity Ghost Hunt. Join the WNY Ghost Hunters in investigating the concourse and other areas of the Terminal. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets (they will not be available at the door). We are offering a special discount for people attending the TAPS event, only $30 along with your TAPS ticket (password needed to purchase tickets online). This event is 18+ years old only, sorry!
The Student Celebration of Visual Arts - June 6&7 2009 - Join us for our 5th year showcasing the art of students from across WNY. The Williamsville Art Teachers of the SCVA (Student Celebration of the Visual Arts) and the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) will be displaying student submissions of painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Food and beverages will be for sale.
80th Anniversary Celebration - June 27 2009 - 5pm -10pm - We've made it 80 years, and it's only getting better. $5 donation at the door. Music by the Vignettes "featuring songs in the style of the Andrew Sisters" and the big band sound of Dick Riederer's "Empire State Express" - a gathering of WNY musicians playing the music of Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey. Food by Potts Deli and beer from Flying Bison.
4th Annual Classic and Custom Car Show - July 25 2009, 12pm-6pm - The CTRC and Lakeside Classic Cruisers in conjunction with the East Side Car Club are pleased to announce that they will be co-hosting the 4th annual classic and custom car show at the Central Terminal.
Blues Brews and BBQ - August 1st 2009, 4pm - 10pm - Join us for music, BBQ and beer at Central Terminal. Featuring Flying Bison Beer, a silent auction and art gallery. Tickets are $10 presale or $12 at the door. Must be 21+ to attend. Bands TBD, those interested in playing please contact us for more information.
Central Terminal Train Show - September 12&13, 10am-4pm - Interested vendors can print the contract by clicking here. Join us for our annual train show. Adults:$5.00, Children (3-12): $2.00, Family:$10.00 (2 adults & 2 kids). Attractions include:
* Operating Train Layouts for all the family to enjoy.
* Craftsmans Corner, to learn new ways to improve your layout.
* Children's play area with Thomas the Tank.
* Door Prizes & Refreshments.
* Videos, DVDs, Books & Photographs that have any thing to do with Trains.
* Sale of Trains and their accessories for all size layouts & collectors.
Picnic on the Plaza VII: Oktoberfest - September 26 2009, 6pm-11pm - Celebrate Autumn in traditional Munich style! Enjoy an evening of music in the concourse "beer garden" with "Buffalos Most In Demand BIG German Band!!", the German American Musicians Blaskapelle. Choices of beer, food, soft drinks and merchandise will be available. Tickets are $10 and include one drink. Guests in costume get in for free!
Members Only Tour - October 4 2009, 11am - Special tour for Friends of Central Terminal, allowing people to see restricted areas of the building. Want to attend? Become a Member
Buffalo Tours 2009 Terminal tours - All tours start at 11 am and are approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours in length. Tours are run through Buffalo Tours. Please contact Buffalo Tours (716-852-3300) with any questions.
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History
The terminal was built by New York Central Railroad. Patrick Crowley, president of New York Central Railroad, elected architects Fellheimer & Wagner to design the terminal. Fellheimer & Wagner are also famous for designing the Cincinatti terminal.
Construction on the terminal began in 1927 and was completed in 1929. Buffalo Central Terminal opened on June 22, 1929. Grand opening included the Chamber of Commerce Gala, with 2,200 people attending. It was the largest event in Buffalo at that time. The terminal cost 14 million dollars to build.
Buffalo Central Terminal closed in 1979, and fell through the hands of various owners until the CTRC bought it for one dollar in 1997. Years of neglect and Buffalo weather took their toll on the building. Previous owners stripped the terminal of all ornamental detail that had been in the terminal. Light fixtures, iron railings, signs, the clock, etc were all removed from the terminal and sold during the 1980s. Previous owners even went so far as to pull plumbing and wires out of the walls to sell for scrap metal. Vandals contributed to the destruction as well by adding graffiti tags and breaking windows.
Buffalo Central Terminal is currently owned by the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC). The CTRC purchased the building for one dollar in 1997 (and thus assumed the back taxes the previous owner owed the City of Buffalo). The CTRC is a non-profit organization that oversees the stabilization and restoration of the building.
I read your posting on the tour of your haunted terminal and as for me I seen the Ghost Hunters about your place and even though I am not into all that ghost stuff I am still a little scared.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is dedicated to help preserve the places that matter to America's rich cultural history. Recently, the Trust placed the Peace Bridge Neighborhood on its annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The architecture, history and character make this area deserving of protection, and we fully support any effort by the city to change its plans regarding the proposed development. To find out more, visit the Peace Bridge Neighborhood page on our website: http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/northeast-region/peace-bridge-neighborhood.html
Happy Birthday to my favorite "lady" Your majestic prescence on the East Side skyline is a welcome to all who come to the city. Hope to see you soon after your "facelift" is complete!
