Business View City & Municipal | August 2022

140 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 to visitors after undergoing some renovations. Forsythe reports, “There are a lot of separate sites within that area and we wanted to work together to promote it as one, so that we could take advantage of all we have to offer. From creating social media presence for it and just starting to promote it, it’s really taken off.” Kirchmyer agrees: “Once we get those buildings open, it’s going to be a game changer for West Seneca. You are going to see us really flourish as an arts and tourism destination.” Walking tours of both the Burchfield District and the historic Ebenezer district are available through Explore Buffalo, an organization offering tours of cultural and historic destinations throughout Western New York. Further promoting the Burchfield legacy, the town has renamed the atrium of a new community center after the artist’s daughter, who was also a painter. The Martha Burchfield Richter Atrium will be used as a gallery, which Find Our Real Italian Style Products in Your Grocer’s Freezer and in the Nation’s Finest Restaurants Proudly Serving WNY for 60 Years Our Brands: Rosina Food Products Inc. | (888) 767-4621 cservice@rosina.com | www.rosina.com Follow Us Scan the QR Code to Visit Our Website! destination is part of the plan, with sites such as the Charles Burchfield Gardenville District attracting fans of Burchfield’s work. A watercolour painter known for his unique style, Burchfield spent the later part of his life in West Seneca and is a celebrated part of the town’s history. “The Charles Burchfield Gardenville District has really taken off. The success that we’ve had over the past year has actually been pretty incredible,” says Kirchmyer. “The key piece of property is the Charles Burchfield home and studio. The couple that owns it, the Millers, are adamant about making it a showcase for Burchfield’s work. There are going to be art enthusiasts coming from all over the world that are interested in his work.” The district is also home to the Burchfield Nature and Art Center, which is currently experiencing a revitalization. Christian Metz House, an original Ebenezer house, and the oldest building in West Seneca, is located in the same area of the town and will be open