Here Are The Oldest Photos Ever Taken In Buffalo And They’re Incredible
By Samantha Gill|Updated on June 26, 2024(Originally published August 29, 2017)
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It’s always interesting to see things from a new perspective. Thanks to public records and generous people who donate their work for public use, we were able to uncover several images from Buffalo’s past that will truly take you back in time! Here are 11 incredible old photos of Buffalo.
These photographs are a bridge through time - literally! Take a look at this beautiful shot taken sometime around 1890.
It's amazing how much of Buffalo's architecture has been restored! Hotel Lafayette still stands downtown, with luxury apartments, hotel rooms, and more!
YouTube user oldstuff4all gathered several of these old Buffalo pictures (and many more!) into a cool compilation video to show off the truly amazing history of our city – you can view the whole collection of old Buffalo photos here:
Ah, the good ol’ days! What are your favorite old buildings that still stand in Buffalo today? If you have any old photos of Buffalo to share, please feel free to drop them in the comments section!
If you love history, you’ll probably enjoy seeing some of these historic buildings in Buffalo that we can still enjoy today. If you find yourself in Buffalo with some time on your hands, book this fascinating double-decker bus tour where you’ll learn all about our wonderful city.