Schumer Calls On National Trust For Historic Preservation To Hold Annual Conference In Buffalo

Schumer Calls On National Trust For Historic Preservation To Hold Annual Conference In Buffalo

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the National Trust for Historic Preservation to select the City of Buffalo as the 2011 site for its annual Northeast Regional Conference. Schumer said all of Western New York stands to benefit greatly by hosting the conference as the event will bring thousands of visitors and vendors. Conferences like the Historical Preservation event are in hot competition among major cities because of their economic benefits to local restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.

"Hosting this convention would be a win-win for Western New York and for the National Trust for Historic Preservation," said Schumer. "With nearly 2,500 delegates anticipated at this conference, local hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and visitor attractions, this event would be a huge boost for the Western New York economy. The cultural and historical sites, in addition to the services and amenities offered by the city, make Buffalo a perfect host city for this convention."

Buffalo is known across the country for its rich culture and deep architectural history. From Buffalo's strong community support for the various Frank Lloyd Wright projects, to the multitude of historical landmark architectural gems located right in the downtown area like Shea's Performing Arts Center, Schumer said Buffalo is the ideal home this important architectural event.

Buffalo is also a prime location for the conference due to its proximity to a wide variety of other regional historical and cultural attractions, including the Chautauqua Institution, Old Fort Niagara, Lockport Locks, Niagara-on-the Lake and the George Eastman House. Each lies within the 90-minute radius of the City of Buffalo. In addition to its local and regional attractions, the City of Lights features a substantial tourism infrastructure with a wide variety of accommodations and restaurants clustered amidst excellent event facilities like the Buffalo Convention Center.

In a personal letter to Richard Moe, the President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Schumer wrote, "Buffalo has it all - you can see world-class architectural attractions, stay at elegant hotels, and dine in style, all for affordable prices. It is a great place to host large-scale conventions, and would be ideal for your 2011 annual conference. Thank you in advance for your consideration of Buffalo, New York...With names like Frank Lloyd Wright, E.B. Green, Louis Sullivan, and Frederick Law Olmsted, Buffalo is the place to be."

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