Cyclorama Building
Built in 1888, the 16-sided Cyclorama building was originally designed to be the entertainment wonder of the late 19th Century. The structure housed immense 400' x 50' panoramic oil paintings that were viewed by the public from a central stairway. Subsequently, the building has seen use as a roller skating rink (1895), a livery stable (1910) and a reference library (1913-1963). The building remained vacant for 22 years and fell into disrepair when, in 1985, Frank L. Ciminelli purchased it at an auction. Renovation of the building for office use was completed in 1989. John W. Danforth Company was selected to install the HVAC system, and is proud to have participated in saving one of Buffalo's architectural jewels.