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Award of Merit
The Landmark Society honors Jerry Serafine and Gerry Vorrasi for the rehabilitation of 2 Vine.
Located in the city's thriving East End district, 2 Vine is an outstanding example of adaptive re-use. Built in the early 20th century, the building at 2 Vine Street was originally used as the doll-up shop for Hallman's Chevrolet, whose landmark Art Deco building is located around the corner on East Avenue. Situated on a quiet side street, this modest automotive building features wire cut brick and decorative tiles on the exterior.
After several years of vacancy, the building at 2 Vine was purchased by Birch Craig, owner of Craig Autometrics, located next door on Winthrop Street. Restauranteurs Jerry Serafine and Gerry Vorrasi subsequently developed the highly imaginative rehabilitation. Working with architect Wasoon Lisa Lee, they transformed a modest, utilitarian building into a handsome, light-filled restaurant. Original brick and wood features have been enhanced by the addition of new windows, tile, and decorative glass. A distinctive new canopied entrance to the building was created on the west elevation.
Major site design included the installation of appropriate lighting, brick walkways, and attractive landscaping. Next door, a spacious parking lot was created on the former site of Vine Street.
The Landmark Society honors Jerry Serafine and Gerry Vorrasi for their imaginative rehabilitation of 2 Vine.
Awarded November 30, 1999 by the Landmark Society of Western New York.
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