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- German
- English
Experience the raw industrial power and refined Gilded Age architecture of Buffalo. From monumental concrete grain elevators along the river to Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright masterworks downtown, discover how Great Lakes grain trade funded an architectural golden age before global shipping shifts transformed the city.
- A 8.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 203 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From the main transit hub in Buffalo, take local transit toward Silo City - Perot & Marine A Grain Elevators. Walk the final stretch to Silo City - Perot & Marine A Grain Elevators, Buffalo, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo, United States, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Buffalo. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
Massive concrete grain silos that revolutionized global grain handling and inspired European modernism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Tells the human story of Irish grain scoopers who provided the grueling labor powering Buffalo's port.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A 1927 Frank Lloyd Wright design realized indoors, illustrating how industrial wealth attracted elite architects.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Canalside
The original western terminus of the Erie Canal where grain transferred from Great Lakes schooners to canal boats.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Ellicott Square Building
Designed by Daniel Burnham in 1896, once the largest office building in the world, financed by grain and rail tycoons.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Guaranty Building
Louis Sullivan's masterwork skyscraper, built with intricate terra-cotta ornamentation funded by Gilded Age prosperity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7The Electric Tower
1912 landmark celebrating Buffalo as the 'City of Light', powered by Niagara hydro-electricity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Buffalo City Hall
An Art Deco masterpiece completed in 1931 representing the civic height of Buffalo before the Seaway decline.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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