Hotel Lafayette Neon - Buffalo, NY
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Rayman
N 42° 53.111 W 078° 52.401
17T E 673665 N 4750258
The neon sign atop the Hotel Lafayette in downtown Buffalo was identified one of the finest places to stay in the country.
Waymark Code: WM2FDK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2007
Views: 49
The Hotel Lafayette opened in 1904 and was intended to be in use for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. However, funding problems forced the delay in opening. The hotel initially contained 225 guest rooms but was expanded in 1912 to include 370 guest rooms. A ballroom complete with a crystal chandelier was added in 1916. It was considered to be one of the 15 finest hotels in the U.S. and was the first hotel to have both running water and a central vacuuming system in each room. Distinguished guests included Presidents Taft, Wilson, Hoover, and Roosevelt. After several changes in ownership, the building currently houses long-term tenants with low income and several small businesses.
Information taken from the Walk Buffalo website.
Name of business: Hotel Lafayette
Type of business: Hotel/Motel
Condition of Neon Sign: Hitsville - In good working order
Physical Location:
391 Washington St
Buffalo, NY United States
14203
Web Address: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
One picture of sign will suffice. Additional shots - bonus.