Saturday, July 9, 2016

Old and New

Federal Courthouse and City Hall
1932 Art Deco meets 2007 Contemporary at Niagara Square and Delaware Avenue.
A tip of the hat, on a summer day, from the elder statesman to the new comer. One of them is on the National Register of Historic Places and is also one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States. The other is as green as it gets, as in low energy use, recycled materials and water efficiency. Both deserve a close-up look. City Hall has an observation deck open to the public and the Courthouse is a design masterpiece in its own right. The entire U.S. Constitution is etched into the glass of its pavillion, reflecting on those that pass through.

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