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Buffalo, New York - The Hydraulics (AKA Larkinville)
The Hydraulics neighborhood is located just over a mile Southeast of downtown, and got its name when in 1827 the Hydraulic Canal was built and powered many mills and factories in the area. Much of the area remains industrial today.
The Larkin Company, also known as the Larkin Soap Company, began in 1875 in the Hydraulics as a small soap factory, but grew tremendously throughout the late 1800s as the company became a mail-order conglomerate that employed 4,000 people by 1920. The company's success allowed them to hire Frank Lloyd Wright to design the iconic Larkin Administration Building which stood as a symbol of Larkin prosperity until the company's demise in the 1940s. Unfortunately, the Wright building was torn down in 1950, but many of the factories and warehouses of the company remained, although the area fell into decay and vacancy. Starting in the early 2000s, this area has been rechristened Larkinville, and many of the remaining industrial and warehouse properties have been converted to offices and residences. Conversions and new construction continues today, with new residential and infill expanding in all directions. https://live.staticflickr.com/7913/4...de66cfa2_b.jpgVersion 2 by bpawlik, on Flickr The Larkin at Exchange building was the first to be renovated into offices, and its popularity led to the conversion of other buildings and the creation of Larkin Square. https://live.staticflickr.com/7910/4...82600857_b.jpgIMG_0424 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7927/4...9a8d2166_b.jpgIMG_0535 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7858/4...05909ac1_b.jpgIMG_0539 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7822/4...004d802d_b.jpgIMG_0536 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7809/3...b75eff04_b.jpgIMG_0551 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7885/3...e9760484_b.jpgIMG_0544 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7827/3...b13e99c3_b.jpgIMG_0554 by bpawlik, on Flickr All that remains of the Frank Lloyd Wright building. https://live.staticflickr.com/7820/3...42aa58b9_b.jpgIMG_0558 by bpawlik, on Flickr Some buildings await redevelopment. https://live.staticflickr.com/7849/3...a3eba8e8_b.jpgIMG_0560 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7910/4...2be5c781_b.jpgIMG_0572 by bpawlik, on Flickr Many others are completed. All three large buildings have recently undergone full redevelopment into commercial and residential. https://live.staticflickr.com/7885/3...507ed6db_b.jpgIMG_0564 by bpawlik, on Flickr Former A&P warehouse just completed this year. https://live.staticflickr.com/7824/4...0a8510e6_b.jpgIMG_0569 by bpawlik, on Flickr Nearby neighborhood. https://live.staticflickr.com/7839/4...18db1d40_b.jpgIMG_0573 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7923/4...b747fbd9_b.jpgIMG_0584 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7917/4...5f5a0679_b.jpgIMG_0585 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7839/4...70f25501_b.jpgIMG_0594 by bpawlik, on Flickr Larkin Square has become popular for its after-work events in the summer. https://live.staticflickr.com/7840/4...da55e37e_b.jpgIMG_0431 by bpawlik, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/7832/4...c876d2a2_b.jpgIMG_0579 by bpawlik, on Flickr My current Buffalo neighborhood threads University Heights: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=236332 |
What is this place, a residential apartment building perhaps?
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Nice tour! I didn't know this area had seen so much redevelopment recently.
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Nice pictures! I did a phototour about 12 years ago, as the revitalization was just barely beginning. It's good to see it really coming along!
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Awesome looking neighborhood!! Thanks!!
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A Couple of chain Record stores where from Buffalo. Mainly Cavages and the Record Theater. Both of which had outlets in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse.
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Great photo tour. Looks like Buffalo is making a bit of a come back. Kinda wish I was able to go to UB, my first choice before ultimately deciding to move to Texas. Buffalo would have been fun experience while in college.
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Went to the first ward on my bike. Lots of stuff happening in that area. Buffalo is a very safe and fun to cycle in. Hooked up with Officer Perez and Officer Baker of the BPD. Rode with them up to the Peace bridge and Porter Ave from Niagara Square Downtown.
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