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As We See It: County Hall
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As We See It: County Hall

  • Derek Gee / Buffalo News
  • Jun 7, 2021
  • Jun 7, 2021 Updated Mar 18, 2026
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Buffalo is many things to many people, and those people often have different perspectives based on their own experiences. 

"As We See It," a series by The Buffalo News photography staff, takes a fresh look at local landmarks with each of our photographers offering his or her unique perspective.

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Erie County Hall

Erie County Hall

The setting sun creates a glow on Erie County Hall and neighboring buildings in Buffalo. Originally it was a city hall and courthouse building until the current Buffalo City Hall was built in 1931.

Robert Kirkham / Buffalo News

Granite stonework

Granite stonework

The first story of County Hall is made with uncut granite from Clark Island, Maine.

Derek Gee / Buffalo News

Above & Beyond 716: Old Erie County Hall

Tower clocks

Tower clocks

The tower clock at Old County Hall strikes 7:16 p.m. The tower clock was manufactured by E. Howard Co. of Boston, Mass. The landmark clock and bell tower feature a steeple and four allegorical statues.

Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

City view

City view

Four granite figures, each 16 feet tall, stand watch atop the clock tower of Old County Hall.

Derek Gee / Buffalo News

A view of the clock tower

A view of the clock tower

The building has four floors and features a 270-foot-high clock tower.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News

Four statues

Four statues

The most prominent feature of the design is the bulky central tower, topped with four statues representing justice, mechanical arts, agriculture and commerce  sculpted by Giovanni F. Sala.

Mark Mulville/Buffalo News

Front view

Front view

A monumental granite structure designed by Rochester architect Andrew Jackson Warner. 

John Hickey / Buffalo News

George Washington

George Washington

The George Washington statue by Joseph Turkalj stands in front of Old Erie County Hall in Buffalo.

Mark Mulville/Buffalo News

County Hall

County Hall

The building stands on the site of the Franklin Square Cemetery. 

James P. McCoy / Buffalo News

Surrogate court

Surrogate court

The entrance to the surrogate court area on the second floor at Erie County Hall.

Sharon Cantillon / Buffalo News
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