Within days of Edward Hager being awarded the contract to construct the sheltered seating at the boat landing as well as the original contract to erect the Spire-house, John R. Munroe (1828-1916) was awarded the contract to erect the Boathouse and refectory in Delaware Park. It was perhaps at that time when the park commissioners … More Part 2(e) continued — The Boathouse, Delaware Park, Buffalo, N.Y.

Delaware Park was the largest of three parks Olmsted & Vaux had designed for Buffalo.  Construction began in 1869-1870 and in June of 1874, Frederick Law Olmsted was back in Buffalo giving recommendations for the next phase of the park’s construction.  At the July 5th commissioners meeting, it was decided to procure plans and elevations … More Part 2(e) continued — Spire House, Delaware Park, Buffalo, N.Y.