"This would be a way we could take responsibility and actually take care of the building," said Jessie Fisher, Preservation Buffalo Niagara's executive director.
The court ruled in favor of preservationists and reinstated the petition and restraining order preventing demolition. Further court proceedings are expected.
CEPA Gallery's current exhibition offers a small glimpse into the institution's massive photo archive. The next step calls for the public to help "curate" the collection.