Buffalo’s DL&W Train Shed, constructed in 1917, is one of the last remaining Bush-style train sheds in the country—and a striking example of early 20th-century railroad innovation. Once a bustling hub for passengers and freight, the building is now poised for a new chapter.

KTA partnered with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), Savarino Companies, and project stakeholders to prepare the Historic Preservation Certification Application and National Register nomination, ensuring that planned renovations respect the structure’s original design while adapting it for modern use. This is even more impressive because the building was originally determined Not Eligible! From riveted steel arches to patented Bush-style skylights, much of the original material remains intact—and our documentation ensures it stays that way.

The project represents a powerful blend of preservation and adaptive reuse, bringing a historic structure into the future of Buffalo’s waterfront.

Want to see how a train shed becomes a transit gateway of tomorrow?
 Check out the full story in this recent feature article: https://www.dlandwbuffalo.com/blog/earning-the-dlw-historic-designation-part-1