Preservation Buffalo Niagara

06/17/2026

Attention Barn Owners!

Owners of historic barns may qualify for a New York State tax incentive for qualified rehabilitation work.

The Historic Barn Rehabilitation Tax Credit program offers a New York State income tax credit equal to 25% of the Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditures (QREs). Work may be interior-only, exterior-only, or both. Generally, in-kind repairs and some amount of retrofitting and replacement materials are allowed, but work that changes the historic appearance of the barn does not qualify.

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Owners of historic barns may qualify for a New York State tax incentive for qualified rehabilitation work.

06/05/2026

We are so thankful for this duo to take this on.
It can be saved and now will be. 💓

Neighbors and preservationists were relieved to see renovations started on the long-vacant structure at 192 Bidwell Parkway in recent months. The fire-damaged, and partially renovated building’s future has been in doubt for some time. We now know what is planned for the site.
https://www.buffalorising.com/2026/06/five-units-planned-at-192-bidwell-parkway

06/05/2026

Snaps from a Day in the life of Emily Jarnot: American 250 launch & Statler history tour!

Emily Jp has worked hard all spring leading an America 250 Place Making committee and knows so many interesting stories about the Statler.

06/05/2026

We have two events this weekend! A cemetery stone cleaning workshop and a Guaranty Tour! Both have a few spaces left.

Cemetery Workshop: https://givebutter.com/2026-cemetery-stone-cleaning-workshop-aimjrv


Guaranty Tour: https://givebutter.com/2026-GuarantyBuildingTour%C2%A0

By Preservation Buffalo Niagara

06/04/2026

Local landmark update : these two beauties on Broadway!

06/01/2026

Thank you for coming and sponsoring our awards, Preservation Studios!

06/01/2026

Our friends in Niagara Falls have launched their new app! Check it out here:

📱 The Discover Niagara App Is Here!

We're excited to announce that the Discover Niagara app is now available for download!

We created this app to help both visitors and locals discover everything that makes Niagara County such a special place. Whether you're planning a day of exploration, looking for something new close to home, or diving deeper into the stories that shaped our region, Discover Niagara puts it all in one place.

With the app, you can:

🗺️ Explore attractions, parks, museums, restaurants, shops, wineries, breweries, and more

📅 Discover local events and seasonal activities

📍 Build personalized itineraries and save your favorite places

🚎 Access Discover Niagara Shuttle routes, schedules, and stop information

🥾 Find hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and outdoor adventures throughout the region

🏛️ Take self-guided tours that uncover Niagara's rich history, culture, and heritage

💰 Redeem discounts and special offers from participating local businesses

🏆 Complete challenges and earn rewards as you explore

And we're just getting started.

We'll be continually adding new content and features, including new discounts and offers, additional challenges and rewards, expanded self-guided tours, and augmented reality experiences that bring Niagara's stories to life in new and engaging ways.

Our goal is simple: to help people discover more of Niagara while supporting the local businesses, organizations, attractions, and communities that make this region unique.

📲 Download the app today and start exploring Niagara in one app. Available for both iOS and Android.

https://discoverniagara.app

05/27/2026

A peek inside the old post office in Lockport. This was restored by in 2025 and now has inside of it! The historic tax credit project was led by Preservation Studios.
This adaptive reuse work was submitted for a Preservation Award and was selected as Best Commercial Project in Niagara County! We will be seeing more details of the project and celebrating tomorrow (Thursday!) at the Richardson Hotel / Campus for our annual Preservation Awards. There are some tickets left! Link: https://preservationbuffaloniagara.org/preservation-awards/

We are grateful to our Robert T. Coles sponsors: BSK, , Hodgson Russ and !

05/27/2026

We’re so excited to share that the Forsyth Tavern is an award winner this year and can’t wait to celebrate with them! This is a legendary level effort by their team and they continue to shine bright, even through the tough times.

We still have about 20 tickets left for Thursday! Come celebrate successes and have some food, drinks and enjoy a beautiful night inside a national and local historic landmark.
https://preservationbuffaloniagara.org/preservation-awards/

Thank you to our Robert T. Cole’s sponsors: BSK, Carmina Wood Design, Hodgson Russ and Lawley Insurance!

To say we are "honored" feels like an understatement. We are thrilled to share that the Forsyth-Warren Tavern has been nominated for a 2026 Preservation Buffalo Niagara Award.

​For ten years, this project has been defined by grit. We’ve faced the "preservation woes"—the legal hurdles, the structural puzzles, the endless paperwork, and the moments where the finish line felt miles away. But today, the weight of those struggles has shifted into something beautiful: pure joy.

​We are finally stepping out of the "survival" phase and into the "revival" phase. This nomination belongs to every one of you who stood by us in the trenches. Thank you for believing in this tavern when it was just a dream and a lot of weathered timber. We are finally getting to the "good part," and we’re so glad you’re here to see it.