One of our lead preservation specialists, Annie Schentag, has contributed to a new book out from Cornell University Press called Buffalo at the Crossroads: The Past, Present, and Future of American Urbanism. Her chapter focuses on the history of architectural tourism at industrial sites, in both the early 20th century and the early 21st century. Much of this research was initially inspired by Annie’s work with kta preservation specialists at powerhouse sites in Western New York.
For any and all interested in learning more: There is a video recording of the live author roundtable that was hosted by the Buffalo History Museum in November. Featured alongside other prominent authors Peter Christensen, Francis Kowsky and Erkin Ozay, Annie Schentag’s presentation begins at 18:55 in the video.
The book, which secured competitive funding from the NYS Council of the Arts to help lower the cost for purchase by a broad audience, is available from Cornell University Press directly, as well as your local bookstore and places like amazon.com and bookshop.org.
