Reassembly of the stonework with professional masonry and repointing.Restoration and cleaning of original granite stones for reuse, while sourcing suitable restoration grade stones for those sections that were beyond repair.Reconstruction of the foundation and substructure of the steps.Disassembly of original granite stones to inspect the foundation.The restoration of the Grand Staircase included the following elements: All integral public components found on the lake side of Delaware Park.The Buffalo History Museum (then the New York State Building).We hope every park user enjoys this beautifully restored space.”Īlthough the art gallery building wasn’t completed until 1906, the stairway visually connected other impressive Pan-Am features, including: Foundation, The Buffalo and Erie County Greenway Fund Standing Committee, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, and every private donor for making this project possible. “Thank you to the generous support of the Ralph C. “We are grateful and excited to officially announce that the restoration of the Grand Staircase in Delaware Park is now complete,” said Beth Downing, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Interim Executive Director. Restored staircase | Photos courtesy Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
