Burgard High School
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368 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
- Google Bird's Eye View
- Masten Council District
- SBL: 90.13-1-4
- Erie County Property Info
- County Tax Map (loads GIS page)
- City of Buffalo Parcel Viewer
- Also known as 400 Kensington Avenue
Owner
- City of Buffalo
Physical Description
- Three-story brick Art Deco school building. A recent addition, that doesn't match with the rest of building, was added to the front in 2009 as part of a renovation.
Current Condition
- Renovated 2009, in use as a school.
History
- The school was founded in 1910.
- In the 1920's, a $1,000,000 construction project began for a school on land being donated by Henry P. Burgard.
- Built from 1929 to 1930 and designed in an Art Deco style with Collegiate Gothic elements by Ernest Crimi.
- Current building built in 1929
Recent Events and Actions Taken
- 2009 - Renovation of the school, along with an office and lab expansion.
- Designated a local landmark on November 13, 2018.
Other Pertinent Facts
- Burgard's curriculum includes vocational components such as Automotive Repair Technology, Virtual Enterprise, Welding, Computer-aided design (CAD) & CAM Robotics, and Building Management
Links
- Buffalo Schools - PS 301 Burgard High School
- BuffaloAH - Burgard
- Wikipedia - Burgard Vocational High School
- Buffalo Schools - Phase III School Renovations
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Added 2013-06-25 • Last changed 2018-12-21