kta preservation specialists

04/13/2026

We have successfully listed the Seeger Furniture store on the National Register of Historic Places! Buffalo Rising has pasted a portion of the nomination we wrote, here.

The Seeger-Scherer Furniture Store at 122-126 Genesee Street has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. The four-story brick commercial building with Italianate details that has continuously accommodated multiple furniture retailers since the 1880s. The furniture store closed i...

01/06/2026

Big news, Buffalo- We have just successfully listed the Norstar Building on the National Register of Historic Places! This is the first building in the City of Buffalo to be listed under Criterion G, as it is less than 50 years old. kta preservation specialists completed the research and documentation to prepare the nomination for this successful listing on the National Register. We look forward to helping with the rehabiltation of this building!

The Norstar Building, today known as the Bank of America Building, located at 560 Main Street (aka 10 Fountain Plaza), has been nominated to the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places. Ciminelli Real Estate is planning convert nearly all of the nine-story building that opened in ....

09/12/2025

Our work in Irondequoit has recently been featured on WXXI News, the Rochester-area branch of NPR News. We have been working for over a year to conduct a massive survey of the entire Town of Irondequoit.

We have identified dozens of individual buildings and several historic districts, including one of about 4500 buildings, as potentially National Register Eligible.

We invite you to read more (and listen to the 2 minute clip!) about this important project through this news link to see how we have helped Irondoquoit keep its history alive for generations to come.

Consultants say Irondequoit could gain six new historic districts, including Sea Breeze and St. Paul Corridor, boosting preservation and local pride.

08/15/2025

We are thrilled by this coverage that acknowledges the impact of our work in preparing the National Register nomination for the McKinley Parkway Historic District in South Buffalo.

It is the culmination of over three years of our work on this.

Once listed in September, this will be the largest district in New York State!

Buffalo may soon be home to at least two more historic districts designed to support and enhance its architectural legacy and protect its past, but the differences between the two could not be starker in illustrating both the challenges and opportunities of preservation.

07/24/2025

We completed the National Register nomination for this very large historic district, and are happy to see it is moving forward!

A proposal is currently under review to designate a large portion of South Buffalo as the McKinley Parkway Historic District, a move that would establish the largest National Register Historic District in New York State. A Vision for South Buffalo Centered around the iconic McKinley Parkway, the pro...

07/17/2025

The DL&W’s architectural merit.

07/11/2025

Part I: How a landmark becomes a lynchpin

08/30/2024

Our Lead Architectural Historian Annie Schentag prepared the DOE for this building, as a board member for Preservation Buffalo Niagara. This is a big win, as the building is less than 50 years old!

When it comes to unique and unusual buildings in Western New York, The Turtle (Native American Center for the Living Arts) in Niagara Falls is truly one of a kind.

08/23/2024

We enjoyed preparing the National Register nomination for this building, now successfully listed.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that the Austin Street Police Athletic League (PAL) Center - former Police Precinct 13 located at 348 Austin St, Buffalo, NY 14207 has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places! 🏛️✨

This recognition is a testament to the rich history and significance of this building in our community. From serving as Police Precinct 13 to its role as a PAL Center, this site has been a cornerstone of safety, mentorship, and community engagement in Buffalo.

05/22/2024

We were honored to prepare the National Register nomination for listing the OLV Basilica Complex!

We are thrilled to announce that Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica has been honored with a spot on the NYS National Register of Historic Places!!

This recognition is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of this cherished landmark. Congratulations OLV, well deserved.

05/20/2024