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Explore the history and reuse efforts of an architectural gem designed by H.H. Richardson.
This WNED-TV original production shares the 150-year history and massive rehabilitation effort of a national landmark in Buffalo, NY designed by architect H.H. Richardson, with landscape by Frederick Law Olmsted. Originally built as the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane, the buildings and grounds are undergoing rehabilitation efforts to transform the campus into a community asset for the future.
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Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark has been funded by the Peter C. Cornell Trust and The Zemsky Family Foundation.
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark Tease
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This WNED-TV original production shares the 150-year history and massive rehabilitation effort of a national landmark in Buffalo, NY designed by architect H.H. Richardson, with landscape by Frederick Law Olmsted. Originally built as the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane, the buildings and grounds are undergoing rehabilitation efforts to transform the campus into a community asset for the future.
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Richardson Olmsted Campus: One Docent’s Family Story
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Clip | 4m 16s | Mark Saglian shares his unique, personal connection to the Buffalo State Hospital. (4m 16s)
Richardson Olmsted Campus History
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Clip | 2m 37s | The history and origin of the Richardson Olmsted Campus as the Buffalo State Asylum. (2m 37s)
Richardson Olmsted Campus: A Bird's Eye View
Clip | 5m 2s | Sit back and enjoy the massive Richardson Olmsted Campus in a rarely seen view from above. (5m 2s)
Reimainging a Buffalo Landmark - Celebration
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Clip | 1m 11s | How the community celebrated the opening of Olmsted’s revitalized South Lawn to the public (1m 11s)
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Clip | 4m 36s | Explore the history and reuse efforts of an architectural gem designed by H. H. Richardson (4m 36s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Saving a Landmark
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Clip | 7m 28s | Witness the impact of the Buffalo climate when the campus is abandoned for over 40 years. (7m 28s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Preservation and the Future
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Clip | 3m 28s | Understand the current challenge of further development across the rest of the campus. (3m 28s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Introduction
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Clip | 2m 20s | Discover the Richardson Olmsted Campus, now being reimagined after decades of neglect. (2m 20s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Evolution of Treatment
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Clip | 4m 24s | Discover Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride’s contribution to the Richardson Olmsted Campus. (4m 24s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Credits
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Clip | 35s | Conclusion with credits and a thank you to funders of Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark. (35s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Buffalo History
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Clip | 1m 49s | Understand Buffalo’s architectural legacy and history from the 1800s through the 1950s. (1m 49s)
A Brief History of Treatment with Rosanne Higgins, Ph.D.
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Clip | 4m 42s | Gain a better understanding about the history of treatment for people with mental illness. (4m 42s)
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Clip | 2m 8s | Explore the history and reuse efforts of an architectural gem designed by H.H. Richardson. (2m 8s)
Buffalo's Richardson Olmsted Complex
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Clip | 8m 46s | The Richardson Olmsted Complex was designed by architect H.H. Richardson an Olmsted ally. (8m 46s)
Robert Emerson, Fort Niagara Extended Interview
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Clip | 3m 38s | Robert Emerson is the executive director of Old Fort Niagara. (3m 38s)
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Clip | 1m 39s | Fort Erie’s native interpretation program is one of the few in the region. (1m 39s)
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Clip | 1m 34s | The Laura Secord Homestead preserves the life of one of Canada's heroes of the war. (1m 34s)
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Clip | 2m 53s | Costumed historical interpreters help to immerse visitors in the history of the war. (2m 53s)
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Clip | 2m 4s | The Fort Niagara Visitors Center provides visitors with the long history of the fort. (2m 4s)
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Clip | 1m 26s | The Fort George Museum is a brand new, interactive experience for visitors. (1m 26s)
Fort George Fife and Drum Corps
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Clip | 1m 52s | The Fort George Fife and Drum Corps is one of the only of its kind in the region. (1m 52s)
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Clip | 1m 14s | Cannon firings bring the War of 1812 to life for visitors to Fort George. (1m 14s)
Fort Erie Museum and Visitor's Center
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Clip | 1m 40s | The Fort Erie Museum provides visitors with a human face for the War of 1812. (1m 40s)
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WNED PBS History is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark has been funded by the Peter C. Cornell Trust and The Zemsky Family Foundation.