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Guaranty / Prudential Building

28 Church St, Buffalo, NY 14202
716 854 0003
Ranked #12 of 88 attractions in Buffalo
5.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Traveler Description: A masterpiece of American architecture, the  Guaranty Building was designed by the Chicago firm of Adler and Sullivan.  This is the same firm that... more »
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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When we arrived at the building on a Sunday we were mesmerized by the outside of the building - red terra cotta. It was hard to imagine before we'd seen it. From the street looking up it's amazing. The doors were locked but the security guard buzzed me in. She gave me the sad news that, due to the volume... More

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Jamestown NY
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012
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A beautiful Facade coupled innovative construction technique makes this a must while you are in Downtown Buffalo! You will be entranced as your eyes caress this treasure of American Art! More

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Norwalk, Connecticut
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011
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This is Louis Sullivan at his very best. The interior and exterio restoration work is stunning. More

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Chesterfield, MO
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134 reviews 134 reviews
Reviews in 76 cities Reviews in 76 cities
164 helpful votes 164 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2011
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For any architecture or history buff, the Guaranty / Prudential Building in Buffalo is a must see attraction. The building has been beautifully restored both on the outside and inside, and thankfully has tenants. The law firm of HodgsonRuss Attorneys purchased the entire building in 1998 and did restoration work in 2006. Try to go on a week day to... More

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Hamilton ON
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2011
2
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You will have to sign in and out with security and you will only be able to see the lobby and elevator area. Security offered me a pamphlet about the building. The building was restored and is in daily use by the law firm, Hodgson Russ LLP, so we tried to be quiet and respectful. Take time to savor all... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2009
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This building is a terra cotta dream. The outside is all unglazed terra cotta, decorated as only Louis Sullivan can. The lobby inside has mosaics, wrought ironwork--wonderful. If you're fond of American architecture, you need to come to Buffalo--and you need to see this building (and there lots of other great ones in the city, too). Take a tour that... More

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