Corn Exchange / Robertson-Cataract Electric
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Location
157 West Mohawk Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
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Fillmore Council District
SBL: 111.45-1-16
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Known as 100 South Elmwood
Across from: Moffat / Fox&Williams Brewery, 75 South Elmwood Avenue, City Hall
Owner
100 SOUTH ELMWOOD LLC
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Physical Description
Four-story, 32,000 sq.ft. brick building.
Current Condition
Restored as a mix of residential and commercial space.
History
- Built in 1910 as home of Robertson-Cataract Electric
- The Corn Exchange moved here in 1955.
- In 1965, the Catholic Diocese purchased the building for offices.
Recent Events and Actions Taken
- 2010 - Purchased by 100 South Elmwood LLC for $500,000
- 2011 - $6.5 million restoration. Carmina Wood Morris, project architect. 1970s windows being removed, 6k retail space on first floor, parking in basement, 26 lofts.
Other Pertinent Facts
- It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012
- Designed by Joseph J. W. Bradney, a Buffalo architect also known for designing the Sidway Building, the Schaefer Building, the Spaulding Building, and the John D. Larkin Jr. House.
Links
- Wikipedia - Cataract Electric Building
- WNYHeritagePress - Corn Exchange pt 1
- WNYHeritagePress - Corn Exchange pt 2
- Buffalo Rising - Large Downtown Purchases Finalized
- Buffalo Rising - Construction Watch
- Buffalo Rising - Meet 100 South
- Views of Buffalo - 100 South gallery
- NYS Parks - Preservation Works in NYS - 100 South
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Added 2013-04-30 • Last changed 2018-12-30