guaranty / prudential building

umcharles

inside and outside...filled with the beauty of art and architecture at it,s best from the teacher of FL Wright...Mr Louis Sullivan

U3089EPhelenc

The is one if the great landmarks of Buffalo. The detailing is extraordinary. I don't believe that the interior is generally open to the public, although they have the occasional open-house.

chrisandevan

Well worth a visit, even if it's a little out of your way, just to get out and take a look. It doesn't sound like you can just wander in or do a tour, but I'd love to if there was ever an opportunity. It's really a beautiful building, in an area with a lot of other architectural gems. The incredible art deco Buffalo City Hall is close by too.

miguelo757

Hard to explain what it's like to stand in front of a masterpiece. Life keeps going, cars are parked, the city is exactly the same, but this building stands in all its splendor, speaking of beauty but also of history and the evolution of technology, the history of this country, and the power of a great individual mind whose unique esthetic sense created this work.I feel that we should all praise the law firm that purchased and saved the building, selflessly returning it to its old glory. Rare to see such examples of civic responsibility. But somehow, it matches the building's spirit.I'm in awe.

Boesdady_20

Didn't actually get to go inside, but observed it via the Buffalo Tours downtown tour. Amazing structure with such intense and in depth art work well worth the $10 cost of the tour.

215elyseh

Gorgeous facade, so intricate. They do 't make buildings like this any more. Should also check out the Ellicott building nearby, too. Another beauty, and it is easier to get into, with public space and places to buy a snack and sit down.

glenns610

This building is awe-inspiring, to say the least. We couldn't get inside, but that didn't matter. It was included on a walking tour of Buffalo architecture; after the tour, we came back to look at it some more. Take your time admiring this classic building.

DanielHenrysson

I didn't know about this building, just happened to walk pass it and noticed the unusual details on the building.There is an sign on the side of the building with a bit of information about the architect: "Prudential (Guaranty) building architect, Louis H.Sullivan, called the father of modern american architecture early all-steel frame office bldg. with fine terra cotta veneer".The building is built in 1895.

TorontoAlan

Although now owned and occupied by a major Buffalo law firm, you can access the lobby and exterior. A building that doesn't look like much from the observation deck of Buffalo City Hall, when you're up close you see the intricate patterning of the exterior. The lobby is just as eye-catching. Make it a stop downtown along with City Hall and St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral.

Paladin169

Louis Sullivan's masterpiece. Don't miss seing it when in Buffalo. Wonderful terra cotta. It was one of the pioneering skyscrapers.

EliseD206

This historic building is the best of Louis Sullivan (Adler & Sullivan). Sullivan's celtic roots are evident in the exterior terra cotta designs and other interior details. The interior mosaics on the ceiling were individually hand-set. A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.

randc843

This is Louis Sullivan's greatest 'skyscraper'. The entire building has been taken over by a major law firm that has beautifully restored the building's exuberant detail. The tour is well worth taking.

fredilev

Louis Sullivan designed such beautiful buildings. This one is definitely worth seeing if you appreciate his sense of style. It is ornate -- it feels as if there isn't a single surface that's not decorated. It's more similar to the Auditorium Theatre than to his jewel box banks. You can only see the lobby but it's definitely worth a stop.

SF942

Yes, right here in Buffalo, Louis Sullivan invented the prototype of the modern office building, gracing it with infinite patterns in terra-cotta, metal, and mosaic.

JStudebaker

This classic Adler and Sullivan skyscraper is best appreciated "in the flesh." The view from a distance is like looking at an architectural gem that has classic lines, intricate detail, and surreal color. As you approach and stand looking at the facade, the detail becomes even more important and fantastic. A trip inside continues this feeling of being in another world of opulence and character of a bygone era. What an experience!