The New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended that 24 properties statewide be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including the nationally significant Haviland Middle School in Hyde Park and the birthplace of an important American statesman, William H. Seward.
Three of the sites are in Buffalo:
- The Calumet, on Chippewa Street
- The Zink Block, Massachusetts Avenue on the city's West Side
- Kensington Gardens Apartment Complex, on the Cheektowaga-Buffalo border
"So many of the unique buildings and landscapes that have stood the test of time help us to appreciate New York State's incredible history," said Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash. "Listing these landmarks on the State and National Registers of Historic Places will give them the recognition and support they deserve."