09/23/2013
Next we are showcasing... The largest building in the historic Larkin District of the City of Buffalo: the Larkin Center of Commerce!
At 1.3 Million square feet, this building is home to almost 100 businesses and professional service providers. This extraordinary facility was completed c1906 by the Larkin Company to provide manufacturing, retail and administrative support services for the company. At over 30 acres under roof, comprised of 12 contiguous buildings, it is the largest of the Larkin Company structures.
In October 2010, Seneca Larkin Holdings, LLC., a group led by local developers Peter Krog, Gordon Reger and James Cornell, acquired the facility. Through their companies, The Krog Corporation (www.krogcorp.com), Reger Holdings, LLC. (www.regerholdings.com) and Praxiis, LLC, (www.praxiis.com) this team has developed, repositioned and managed millions of square feet of space throughout the United States with a combined portfolio value well in excess of $1 billion.
Their shared vision for the Larkin Center of Commerce complex has resulted in commencing the first $6 million phase of a project that may ultimately total over $50 million.
- A total refurbishment and restoration of the facade of the complex
- Creation of interior walkways at ground level to facilitate pedestrian access to retailers and service providers
- Restoration of interior light wells and courtyards to provide warm and welcoming venues for meetings and social gatherings
- Creation of over 500,000+ square feet of Class A office space
- Upgrade of building systems and infrastructure to support the most demanding requirements of any user
We would love for you to come to the Crawl on October 10th to see this beautiful building and everything it has to offer your business!