Picture of the day - November 25, 2008

The Victorian Conservatory at Buffalo Botanical Gardens

Photo courtesy of Robert Schwarztrauber. Today's picture features one of Buffalo, New York's most beautiful structures, the Victorian Conservatory at Buffalo Botanical Gardens. Here is photographer Robert Schwarztrauber with the details: "Last weekend I took advantage of the chilly temperatures and visited one of the many great indoor photo locations here in Western New York- the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.  Designed by Lord & Burnham, premier designers of Victorian glass houses, this Victorian conservatory opened in 1900. The gateway into the Frederick Law Olmstead-designed South Park, the unique tri-domed glass, wood and steel design was based on the famous Crystal Palace and Kew Gardens Palm House in England. Today there are less than 12 large Victorian conservatories in the U.S.A. and this is one of only two with the Tri-Dome design. We are very fortunate to have been left such a legacy of beautiful architecture from a time when Buffalo, NY was one of the wealthiest cities in the country. This building's exterior beauty is matched only by the beauty of the gardens within. A must see for any photographer visiting Buffalo."   --Robert Schwarztrauber   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"