Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff Estate will be adding a new visitor center to complement the recently renovated historic home and surrounding property, improving the 8-acre site’s visitor experience, and better telling the story of Darwin and Isabelle Martin’s spectacular summer home on Lake Erie. The project, located at 6472 Old Lakeshore Road in Derby, includes a complete renovation and expansion of the existing visitor center building to create a new 4,400 square foot, state-of-the-art building that will significantly increase Graycliff’s capacity to offer additional and year-round programming, events, and amenities for the steadily growing base of visitors, as well as support staff and volunteers in a variety of ways.
“The magnificent Frank Lloyd Wright properties are an important part of New York’s rich architectural heritage and scenic beauty. The Graycliff Visitor Center project builds upon Governor Hochul’s efforts to grow the tourism economy in New York by supporting and expanding our unique destinations,” said ESD President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight. “Thanks to investment from New York State, along with many individuals and charitable foundations, the new Visitor Center will complement the completed Graycliff restoration projects and add to the number of sightseers drawn to Western New York from across the state and around the world.”