Welcome to the official website of the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation
last updated 10-12-05

Want to keep up to date with the latest news regarding Central Terminal? Join our email news letter. Click here to sign up.

Central Terminal is Located at 495 Paderewski Drive in Buffalo, NY. Looking for driving directions to the terminal? Click here

 

Check the Events page for the most updated information about the happenings at Central Terminal.

"Making Up For Lost Time" t-shirts available now

 

October 12, 2005

Artvoice announces the first-ever Buffalo Flash Fiction Competition. Flash fiction is fiction that says it a flash - 1,000 words or less. For this competition, all stories must be about or contain some reference to the old Buffalo Central Terminal. Future contests will address other sites of interest in Buffalo.

http://www.artvoice.com/archive/litcity.pdf

 

For Immediate Release:

Oktoberfest at the Central Terminal

Picnic on the Plaza III: An Oktoberfest Celebration!

Buffalo, New York August 24th, 2005: The Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC) is very pleased to announce that it is sponsoring Picnic on the Plaza III: an Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, September 24th from 5 pm to 11pm at the Central Terminal on 495 Paderewski Drive in Buffalo. There will be a $5 admission fee at the door. All proceeds benefit the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation.

In true German tradition, Oktoberfest is planned as close as possible to the first day of autumn, September 21st. You can't make it to Munich this year? You are in luck! Join the CTRC and friends as we enjoy a slice of Munich in our very own biergarten in the main concourse! Food, authentic German beers, soft drinks and official Central Terminal merchandise will be available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided on the mezzanine by Western New York's most popular German band, The Frankfurters!

Come out and have a beer, dance a polka or two, or just enjoy an evening with friends!

August 22, 2005

The East Buffalo GNPA is sponsoring a Mayoral Candidates Forum at the Central Terminal on Wednesday, August 24th from 7pm to 9pm. The public is welcome!

August 19th, 2005

Call for Applicants - Board of Directors

The Central Terminal Restoration Corp. (CTRC) seeks to fill Board of Director vacancies.

The CTRC is a 501-C3 non-profit corporation that owns and has been preserving and restoring the Buffalo Central Terminal. We are now accepting expressions of interest in serving on its Board of Directors from members of the community.

Qualified applicants should possess skills in at least one of the following areas:

Building Preservation
Community Organization
Fund Raising or Grant Writing
Real Estate Development
Public Relations
Legal Affairs
Project Management
Administrative
Events Management
Any skill deemed appropriate to advance the CTRC mission.

Interested applicants should attach their resume to a letter of interest and mail to:

CTRC Board of Directors
P.O. Box 1330
N. Tonawanda NY 14120

July 15, 2005 - Restore Buffalo - A Celebration of People Effecting Change - July 23, 11am-4pm - Are you tired of hearing only bad news concerning our city? Well then, come out and talk to the people who have organized their efforts to restore Buffalo to its rightful prominence!

Among the organizations invited are:

Free Buffalo, Primary Challenge, The Graycliff Conservancy, The Pierce Arrow Museum, Darwin Martin House Restoration Corporation, True Bethel Baptist Church, Citizens for Regional Transit Corporation, The Broadway Market, Industrial Heritage Committee, Buffalo Spree Magazine, The Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Allentown Association, Western New York Heritage Magazine, Revitalize Buffalo, Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation, Roycroft Inn, Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Preservation Coalition of Erie County, The New Millennium Group, Buffalo Rising Magazine & Journal and Campaign for Buffalo History, Architecture and Culture as well as a few other local merchants and vendors

May 11, 2005 - Thank you to everyone who came out to see the unveiling of the concourse clock. It was a very special moment in the history of the CTRC and the building. Keep an eye out for photos from the event.
April 12, 2005 - A docent training class to be Central Terminal tour guides will be held at Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle(612 Fillmore/at the corner of Paderewski) on Saturday April 23 at 11am. The class is expected to run about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. If interested please register with so we have an accurate count.
March 16, 2005 - To document the 75th Anniversary of the Buffalo Central Terminal, a small documentary crew shot the anniversary celebration and the events leading up to it. Their intention was not to create a history lesson that detailed the previous seventy-five years, but to look towards the next seventy-five. To document the people's passion for this New York landmark, and the people who make a difference in their community.

More details will appear on this website as they come available including screening dates broadcast dates and DVD sales. You can get a sneak peek by
viewing the trailer here : Trailer (Windows Media, 1.8MB)

Calling All Artists - The CTRC is now accepting works of art for the depARTure art show. For more information and forms, please visit http://www.departurebuffalo.com

March 9, 2005 - A year ago the CTRC launched its Friends of Buffalo Central Terminal membership program. We thank everyone who joined and donated to our organization. We want to remind everyone to renew their membership so they don't miss out on any of the action. We are planning an encore presentation of our first Friends Only tour of the first 2 floors of the tower, plus an all new Friends Only tour. And as a special bonus for 2005, the Landmark Society of Western New York celebrates their 35th anniversary - lectures are free to members of BECHS, Burchfield-Penney Art Center, Campaign for Greater Buffalo, Buffalo Central Terminal, Graycliff Conservancy, Martin House Restoration Corp., Olmsted Conservancy and Preservation Coalition (See the Landmark Society's website for more details and their calendar of events). Renewing your membership for another year is $20 (includes 1 year membership benefits and newsletters), or $35 (includes 1 year membership benefits, 2005 t-shirt, and newsletters). All information and printable forms are available on the membership page. Thank you!
February 25, 2005 -

Urgent Call for Volunteers: The CTRC Building Committee needs volunteers to help prepare the building and grounds for the upcoming season. Work days are planned for April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Work will involve increasing building security, installing the concourse clock, reparing plumbing and drains, carpentry projects, and metal work constructing and installing the mezzanine railing. Tools are helpful: chainsaws, metal working tools, etc. For more details or any questions please contact Arthur @ 716-713-1513 or (email), or Jim Mruk @ 585-889-4587

2005 Event Schedule

UB Art Department Sculpture Exhibition - April 17 - April 30 - Details to come

Central Terminal Docent Training - April 23 @ Mickey's Hall, corner of Paderewski Dr and Fillmore Ave, time TBD - Interested in conducting tours and helping out at events? CTRC President Russell Pawlak will be running a docent training program for anyone interested in becoming a terminal tour guide. More information to come.

8th Annual Spring Clean Up - Saturday April 30th, 9am-1pm - In conjunction with the Broadway Market Village Neighborhood Clean Up. Please help us prepare the terminal grounds for another busy summer season! Please bring shovels, rakes, garden tools, appropriate footware, and most importantly, gloves. Food and beverage will be served at no cost to volunteers, at the Broadway Market.

depARTure Student Art Show - May 7 & 8, Noon-5pm - 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 with themes of their choice, or themes depicting the Buffalo Central Terminal, trains and railroads, or the City of Buffalo. The winning entries will be on display at the terminal until August 27th. Food and beverages will be for sale.

Press Conference - The Clock Returns! - May 10, 10am - The people have spoken and an historic icon from Buffalo's past is reclaimed. Please join us in celebration of the return of the original, four faced concourse clock as we unveil it in Buffalo for the first time!

Buffalo Exposed: Spencer Tunick's Central Terminal Installation - May 21, 4pm-9pm - In conjunction with the Albright Knox Art Gallery, we will be co-hosting a joint fundraiser to celebrate the Spencer Tunick Installation which was held at the terminal in August 2004. Drop in and join the celebration when the Albright-Knox Art Gallery will exhibit, for the first time, its recent acquisition of Spencer Tunick's work created at the Buffalo Central Terminal. Enjoy music, a cash bar, and light fare. Tickets are $20 before April 15, $25 after*. Tickets are available at the Gallery's Admissions Desk or by calling 716-270-8292. All proceeds benefit the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and the Central Terminal Restoration Corporation. (*Friends of Central Terminal Membership discounts will not apply)

depARTure: The Central Terminal Art Show Kick Off* - June 25, 11am-4pm - Along with the winning student entries, we will be displaying submissions of painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, with themes depicting Buffalo Central Terminal, trains or railroads, or Buffalo in general. The show will run through August 27th. Food, beverages and merchandise will be available.

Restore Buffalo - A Celebration of People Effecting Change - July 23, 11am-4pm - Are you tired of hearing only bad news concerning our city? Well then, come out and talk to the people who have organized their efforts to restore Buffalo to its rightful prominence!

Among the organizations invited are:

Free Buffalo, Primary Challenge, The Graycliff Conservancy, The Pierce Arrow Museum, Darwin Martin House Restoration Corporation, True Bethel Baptist Church, Citizens for Regional Transit Corporation, The Broadway Market, Industrial Heritage Committee, Buffalo Spree Magazine, The Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Allentown Association, Western New York Heritage Magazine, Revitalize Buffalo, Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation, Roycroft Inn, Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Preservation Coalition of Erie County, The New Millennium Group, Buffalo Rising Magazine & Journal and Campaign for Buffalo History, Architecture and Culture as well as a few other local merchants and vendors

depARTure - The Central Terminal Art Show Closing Reception and Auction* - August 27, 11am-4pm - Judge the entries for yourself! A silent auction fundraiser of participating artist's submissions will be held. It's the last chance to see the show, come bid on your favourite! Food, beverages and merchandise will be available.

Picnic on the Plaza III: Oktoberfest - September 24, 5pm-11pm - Celebrate the first day of Autumn in traditional Munich style! Enjoy an evening of music in the concourse "beer garden" with Western New York's most in-demand German band, the Frankfurters! Choices of beer, food, soft drinks and merchandise will be available.

 

Preservation Coalition 2005 tours - Reserve your space on one of these walking tours to find out what preservation work has been done and what is being planned for the future. Admission is $12 per person ($10 per person for Preservation Coalition of Erie County members, or Friends of Central Terminal members). Reservations are preferred, and can be made through the Preservation Coalition by calling 716-849-4222. All major credit cards are accepted.

All tours run from 11am - 1pm:
June 12th
July 16th
August 21
September 18
October 8

 

* - The depARTure art show will be open to the public during all Preservation Coalition tours, and Central Terminal events between June 12th and August 27th.

December 6, 2004 - Thanks to a generous $25,000 grant from M&T Bank and over $10,000 in public donations, the clock is on its way back to Buffalo! The funds received to date will go directly towards the purchase, transportation, repair and display of the clock. Stay tuned to this website for further updates and details.
November 10, 2004 - The CTRC and WBEN News Radio is happy to announce the launch of the Bring Back The Clock Campaign. The clock that stood in the middle of the main hall was removed during the stripping of the building by previous owners. The clock appeared for sale out of Chicago on eBay several years ago for $20,000. At that time, fixing the roofs of the building seemed more important than acquiring artifacts from the terminal. Volunteers Sara Etten and Leighanne Bennett located the clock in October 2003, and traveled to Chicago to see it. Thanks to help from WBEN and the local community we will be returning the clock to it's rightful home in Buffalo. Join us in raising the needed money to bring back the Central Terminal Clock ... a part of Buffalo's history! Tax deductible donations can be sent to:

Central Terminal Restoration Corporation (CTRC)
P.O. Box 468 : Buffalo, New York : 14212

Or donate through paypal.com

October 27, 2004 - Our official 2004 event season is now over. We'd like to extend a special "Thank you" to all of the thousands of people who visited,
volunteered, donated money and made our 75th anniversary year our most successful year thus far! Please continue to check this website for the latest news on 2005 events, new official merchandise and lots of other exciting developments with the terminal.

 

Click here for 2003/2004 news