Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Introduction
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Discover the Richardson Olmsted Campus, now being reimagined after decades of neglect.
An introduction to the Richardson Olmsted Campus, a historic landmark created and influenced by Frederick Law Olmsted, Henry Hobson Richardson and Thomas Story Kirkbride. It took decades to build and served as the Buffalo State Asylum with a revolutionary model for treatment of people with mental illness. After neglect, the campus is now being reimagined by a community dedicated to preserving it.
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Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark has been funded by the Peter C. Cornell Trust and The Zemsky Family.
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Introduction
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An introduction to the Richardson Olmsted Campus, a historic landmark created and influenced by Frederick Law Olmsted, Henry Hobson Richardson and Thomas Story Kirkbride. It took decades to build and served as the Buffalo State Asylum with a revolutionary model for treatment of people with mental illness. After neglect, the campus is now being reimagined by a community dedicated to preserving it.
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Richardson Olmsted Campus: One Docent’s Family Story
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Clip | 4m 16s | Mark Saglian shares his unique, personal connection to the Buffalo State Hospital. (4m 16s)
Richardson Olmsted Campus History
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Clip | 2m 37s | The history and origin of the Richardson Olmsted Campus as the Buffalo State Asylum. (2m 37s)
Richardson Olmsted Campus: A Bird's Eye View
Clip | 5m 2s | Sit back and enjoy the massive Richardson Olmsted Campus in a rarely seen view from above. (5m 2s)
Reimainging a Buffalo Landmark - Celebration
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Clip | 1m 11s | How the community celebrated the opening of Olmsted’s revitalized South Lawn to the public (1m 11s)
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Clip | 4m 36s | Explore the history and reuse efforts of an architectural gem designed by H. H. Richardson (4m 36s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Saving a Landmark
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Clip | 7m 28s | Witness the impact of the Buffalo climate when the campus is abandoned for over 40 years. (7m 28s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Preservation and the Future
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Clip | 3m 28s | Understand the current challenge of further development across the rest of the campus. (3m 28s)
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Clip | 2m 20s | Discover the Richardson Olmsted Campus, now being reimagined after decades of neglect. (2m 20s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Evolution of Treatment
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Clip | 4m 24s | Discover Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride’s contribution to the Richardson Olmsted Campus. (4m 24s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Credits
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Clip | 35s | Conclusion with credits and a thank you to funders of Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark. (35s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark - Buffalo History
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Clip | 1m 49s | Understand Buffalo’s architectural legacy and history from the 1800s through the 1950s. (1m 49s)
A Brief History of Treatment with Rosanne Higgins, Ph.D.
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Clip | 4m 42s | Gain a better understanding about the history of treatment for people with mental illness. (4m 42s)
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark Tease
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Clip | 2m 8s | Explore the history and reuse efforts of an architectural gem designed by H.H. Richardson. (2m 8s)
Buffalo's Richardson Olmsted Complex
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Clip | 8m 46s | The Richardson Olmsted Complex was designed by architect H.H. Richardson an Olmsted ally. (8m 46s)
Robert Emerson, Fort Niagara Extended Interview
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Clip | 3m 38s | Robert Emerson is the executive director of Old Fort Niagara. (3m 38s)
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Clip | 1m 39s | Fort Erie’s native interpretation program is one of the few in the region. (1m 39s)
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Clip | 1m 34s | The Laura Secord Homestead preserves the life of one of Canada's heroes of the war. (1m 34s)
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Clip | 2m 53s | Costumed historical interpreters help to immerse visitors in the history of the war. (2m 53s)
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Clip | 2m 4s | The Fort Niagara Visitors Center provides visitors with the long history of the fort. (2m 4s)
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Clip | 1m 26s | The Fort George Museum is a brand new, interactive experience for visitors. (1m 26s)
Fort George Fife and Drum Corps
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Clip | 1m 52s | The Fort George Fife and Drum Corps is one of the only of its kind in the region. (1m 52s)
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Clip | 1m 14s | Cannon firings bring the War of 1812 to life for visitors to Fort George. (1m 14s)
Fort Erie Museum and Visitor's Center
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Clip | 1m 40s | The Fort Erie Museum provides visitors with a human face for the War of 1812. (1m 40s)
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WNED PBS History is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS
Reimagining a Buffalo Landmark has been funded by the Peter C. Cornell Trust and The Zemsky Family.