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In Depth Tour

Richardson Olmsted Complex
Buffalo, NY

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This two hour guided tour includes access to the Towers Building, an adjacent wing undergoing construction, a wing still in disrepair, and additional spaces in these buildings not available on the Welcome Tour.

Discover the past, present, and future of the Richardson Olmsted Complex and experience the interior spaces of the purpose-built structures and healing landscape that created a therapeutic environment then considered the most progressive treatment available for mental illness. The In Depth Tour further examines the philosophies that architect Henry Hobson Richardson, landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Kirkbride integrated into the 140-year-old former state hospital facility.

See firsthand the transformation as the Complex is adaptively reused as a hospitality venue and cultural amenity for the city, beginning with Hotel Henry in 1/3 of the buildings. Alongside and intertwined with the hotel and conference center will be the Buffalo Architecture Center.

PLEASE NOTE:

-Photography is not allowed on this tour. For those interested in taking photographs, please see our photography tours.

-This is an active construction site and hard hats will be provided. It is imperative that you stay with the tour group in the designated areas - there are very unsafe areas within the Complex as well as heavy construction.

-For your safety, sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required. We reserve the right to turn away anyone without appropriate shoes. Under no condition will sandals or high heels be allowed.

-Due to construction, the tour is not handicap accessible and requires significant walking and climbing of stairs. Tour routes will vary with construction.

- There are no restroom facilities on site.