BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy revealed the newly restored 'Grand Staircase' located across from the AKG Art Gallery and near Hoyt Lake.
The 'Grand Staircase' is known as the formal entrance to Delaware Park and is one of the oldest features in the park from the early 1900s. Over the years, it has been a location where people take photos for weddings, proms, and life events.
Members of the Delaware District, Common Council, and more were in attendance for the unveiling event Friday morning.
“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. “Thank you to the generous support of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. 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. We hope every park user enjoys this beautifully restored space.”
The restoration project for the staircase began in 2022 when the Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy rallied together to get the ball rolling on the project.
The restoration included these elements
- Disassembly of original granite stones to inspect foundation
- Reconstruction of the foundation and substructure of the steps
- Restoration and cleaning of original granite stones for reuse, while sourcing suitable restoration grade stones for those sections that were beyond repair
- Reassembly of the stonework with professional masonry and repointing
To learn more visit www.bfloparks.org