Lafayette Court Building

Lafayette Court Building
465 Main Street
Cyrus Kinne Porter.   1903-1904
Fully handicap/stroller accessible; Restrooms not avaialble
Photogrpahy and filming permitted
Last admittance: 3:30pm
This location will have a family friendly activity! 

Visitor Experience: Upon entering the Lafayette Court Building, the newly renovated entrances and lobby welcomes visitors with refreshed amenity and food options, public art, modern finishes, & a vibrant environment. Visitors will be greeted by a wall mural created by local artist Danielle Saeva, a nod to the building’s rich history as a department store. The newly renovated lobby also features a fitness center with new equipment, Ciminelli’s renovated management office, and a newly build-out space for The Lunch Box and Lola’s Bakery, where visitors can grab a bite to eat.

Building Description: The Lafayette Court Building located at 465 Main Street in Buffalo’s Central Business District is an icon. The 190,000 square foot landmark building was constructed in 1903 and was a popular downtown retail destination including well-known names like Hengerer’s, Sibleys, and Kaufmans. In the decades that followed, the Lafayette Court Building was transformed into an office building and became home to many office users who were drawn to its prominent downtown location. With the rise in popularity of downtown office space, an update to the traditional interior was in order and in 2022-2023 major renovations were completed to ensure the future success of the building.
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