Robertson–Cataract Electric Building

Robertson–Cataract Electric Building, also known as The Corn Exchange and 100 South, is a historic commercial building located in downtown Buffalo in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1915–1916, and is a four-story, five-bay, reinforced concrete building faced in brick in the Renaissance Revival-style. The building was expanded in 1919. It features terra cotta and polychromatic brick details in hues of red, brown, and purple. It originally housed a retail showroom and warehouse space for the Robertson–Cataract Electric Co.[2]

Robertson–Cataract Electric Building
Robertson–Cataract Electric Building, April 2012
Robertson–Cataract Electric Building is located in New York
Robertson–Cataract Electric Building
Robertson–Cataract Electric Building is located in the United States
Robertson–Cataract Electric Building
Location100, 126 S. Elmwood, Buffalo, New York
Coordinates42°53′18″N 78°52′46″W / 42.88833°N 78.87944°W / 42.88833; -78.87944
Areaunder one acre
Built1915-1916, 1919
Built byTurner Construction
ArchitectWood and Bradney
Architectural styleRenaissance Revival
NRHP reference No.12000011[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 8, 2012

In July 2012, global engineering firm T. Y. Lin International announced it would lease 6,500 square feet in the building.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 02/06/12 through 02/10/12. National Park Service. 2012-02-17.
  2. ^ "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2016-03-01. Note: This includes Kerry Traynor (July 2010). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Robertson–Cataract Electric Building" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-03-01. and Accompanying seven photographs
  3. ^ "Global firm leases spot in 1916 site," The Buffalo News, July 13, 2012