Fidelity Trust Bank Building / Swan Building - Table of Contents
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DEPT. of LABOR - BOARD
ROOMS
Fidelity Trust
Bank Building / Swan Tower
New York State Department of Labor: Buffalo Career Center - Official Website (online Jan. 2021)
2006 Photos
(Larger)
Board Room Note pilasters separating panels Plaster ceiling with Classical design Small modillions "support" cornice ... Corinthian capital Square Corinthian column Guilloche molding in and between medallions ... Neoclassical colors influenced by Robert Adam Four fireplace details below: Fireplace detail #1 - Carved face keystone in rounded arch of niche ... Flanking panels with Classical carved faces Fireplace detail #2 - Carved face keystone in rounded arch of niche ... Sunburst(?) or shell(?) with gadroon-shaped extensions Fireplace detail #3 - Swan's neck pediment atop panel with Classical carved face surrounded by acanthus leaves Fireplace detail #4 - Basket weave in firebox Brass sconce topped with urn |
(Smaller)
Board Room Plaster ceiling Classical urn above panel with classical figures Paired fluted pilasters Fluted pilaster Fireplace: Overhanging Cornice ... Carved frieze ... Marble surround and hearth ... Four details below: Fireplace detail #1 - Overhanging Cornice ... Carved frieze ... Marble surround Fireplace detail #2 - Overhanging Cornice ... Frieze carved urn Fireplace detail #3 - Frieze carved patera, ribbons, and and festoon Fireplace detail #3e - Frieze carved panel |