"A park is a work of art, designed to produce certain effects upon the minds of men." ~Frederick Law Olmsted
The Marcy Casino is situated between the beautiful Hoyt Lake and the historic Rose Garden. The view from the Casino's balcony is one of the best in the city, showing the 350-acres of Delaware Park, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, and the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society.
A Bit of History: Plans for Delaware Park were designed by renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, in 1868. By 1874, his partner, Calver Vaux, designed the original boathouse. Eventually the boathouse was enlarged due to its popularity, but sadly was destroyed by a fire in 1900.
The structure was rebuilt in time for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition that took place throughout Delaware Park. The new 3-story building, designed by Buffalo architect E.B Green, officially became known as the Delaware Park Casino and served as a popular gathering place until 1960.
The expanding city and the move toward modernization led to the total renovation of the Casino in 1961, removing any trace of E.B Green's design. In 1990, the Casino was "restored" to a style that reflected Olmsted, Vaux, and Green's simpler styles. Today it is known as the Marcy Casino in honor of William L. Marcy, Jr., Delaware District Councilman 1978 - 1983, for his devotion to the Casino and the City of Buffalo.
Renting the Delaware Park Casino:
Terrace Room (upper floor)
The Terrace room can seat 60 guests for a sit down meal. For a cocktail style event the Terrace Room can hold up to 100 guests. It is a perfect fit for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, brunches, Bar Mitzvah, and cocktail parties. You will also have access to the wrap around balcony which gives you a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding area.
Pan Am Room (lower floor)
The Pan Am Room has a seating capacity 130 guests and up to 150 guests if you use the dance floor area for seating as well. When you rent the Pan Am Room you also have access to the covered patio area which can seat up to an additional 100 guests. For a cocktail style event the Pan Am Room can hold up to 200 guests.
The Rose Garden
Always beautiful in the summer, the Rose Garden is the perfect venue for a small wedding. Guests sit among the roses as the ceremony takes place on the Belvedere steps. The Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, and the Promenade are all excellent spots for photo shoots.
