Guaranty Building

30 Church St BuffaloNY14202
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Built in the late 1890's, the Guaranty Building was among the country's first skyscrapers. This National Historic Landmark is famous for its stunning terracotta exterior.©10Best.com
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World-renowned for being one of the first true skyscrapers, because of the use of a full steel frame, this building was the design of famous American architect Louis Sullivan, and opened in 1895. The terra-cotta facade is very ornate, featuring geometric designs as well as foliage. Inside, the original lobby skylights and tile mosaics remain intact. Saved from the wrecking ball in the 1980s by...
by yahoolocal on March 13, 2014 from yahoolocal