The Rand Building is a skyscraper and the second tallest building in Buffalo, New York. At the time it was built in 1929, it was the tallest in the city at a height of 405 feet (123 m). [1] The building was built on the site of the 1903 Olympic Theatre and it has been suggested that the Rand Building was the inspiration for the Empire State ...

The Rand Building is the third tallest building in Buffalo, New York. At the time it was built in 1929, it was the tallest in the city at a height of 391 feet. Built on the site of the 1903 Olympic Theatre, it has been suggested that the Rand Building was the inspiration for the Empire State Building.

Named after George Rand, the building is said to be the inspiration for the Empire State Building. The Rand Building stands as the third tallest building in Buffalo, NY. It was featured in the popular film "Bruce Almighty" and is a staple in the Buffalo skyline.

Built in 1913 for the Wolff & Marx, Co. department store, the Rand Building has graced Houston Street with its presence for over a century. Skyscraper architects Sanguinet and Staats of Fort Worth designed the steel frame, concrete, red brick, and terra cotta structure in the Commercial or Chicago School style that was popularized in the early ...

The Rand building dominates Lafayette Square in the 1950s. Image source: private collection. The German Insurance building (left in photo), dwarfed by the Rand building, was demolished in 1957 for construction of the Tishman Building.

The Rand Building on Lafayette Square was Buffalo's tallest building (29 floors) when it was opened in 1929. It was named in honor of George F. Rand, Sr., long-time president and chairman of the board of Marine Bank.

Dec 9, 2022 · A look at the Rand Building in Lafayette Square, built in 1929. Lighting was restored on the upper tier, making the building stand out amid the Buffalo skyline at night. The new lights atop the...

The Rand Building is a skyscraper and the third tallest building in Buffalo, New York. At the time it was built in 1929, it was the tallest in the city at a height of 391 feet (119 m). Built on the site of the 1903 Olympic Theatre, it has been suggested that the Rand Building was the inspiration for the Empire State Building.

Dec 12, 2012 · “The Rand Building on Lafayette Square was Buffalo’s tallest building (29 floors) when it was opened in 1929. It was named in honor of George F. Rand, Sr., long-time president and chairman of the board of Marine Bank.

Built in 1913 for the Wolff & Marx, Co. department store, the Rand Building has graced Houston Street with its presence for over a century. The Rand is now the heart of the Houston Street tech corridor, providing a home for Geekdom, a coworking …