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C Mvia Google

about 2 months ago

Enjoyed immensely!! Everything about this tour was good, great, fantastic. My positive comments: - Very easy reserving a spot for this free tour online - An email reminder a few days before (although I was so excited I didn't need one) - Easy parking just outside the entry door - Amazing tour guide!!! He was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and a great rep for the Knox family, AKG, the Cellino family, and the City of Buffalo. - Fantastic mansion in it's design, construction, decor, function, and includes some original furnishings. I truly felt like I was an invited guest of the Knox family. - Length of the tour was great, I never felt rushed. - I am grateful that this mansion and the tour is an option for all the public to experience. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Knox for this wonderful home in Buffalo and your contributions to our City and Western New York. Thank you Cellino Law and family for allowing me to visit and providing the tour.

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Elizabeth Melockvia Google

3 months ago

Our tour guide Mike Cellino was very knowledgeable, engaging and funny. Loved how Mike explained all the history and relationships between the wealthy famous families. So worth taking the time to do this!!

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Laura Bonarekvia Google

4 months ago

The tour was very informative and showcased the historical and architectural relevance of the Knox Mansion. The tour guide shared stories of the generations of the Knox family who were fortunate to call this magnificent building their home. Thank you to the Cellino family for inviting the public in to tour this WNY gem.

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Deirdre Ardillovia Google

8 months ago

What a wonderful FREE tour of The Knox Mansion given by Dr. Michael Cellino, thanks to Cellino Law. So informative and a beautifully preserved building. It felt like we stepped back in time! We have lived in WNY for most our lives and were excited to learn so many interesting facts about the Knox family history. Mike was a friendly and gracious guide sharing fun facts about the Knox family and the details of this gorgeous mansion. Thank you Cellino Law for preserving this beautiful building and working so hard to make sure the community gets a piece of history for years to come! This is a MUST DO experience! Highly recommend!

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G Gallifordvia Google

9 months ago

"Keep Buffalo a Secret...and the Knox Mansion Tour!". Dr. Michael Cellino (brother of Ross, lawyer/mansion owner) gave our amazing complimentary 1.5 hour tour on a Sat morning as he brought you back in time with his wealth of knowledge and true passion for Buffalo history preservation. The mansion currently is mixed use space that is shared with the law firm but that didn't distract from the beauty and craftsmanship of the architecture. Honestly, the Cellino family using it today brings warmth and life into the home. They only take so many guests (15) on Sat & Sunday 10 am morning tours only, so you must preregister via the law firms website and they only book out 2 months in advance. There is a online wait list form, but I didn't use that. Tips: Arrive a few minutes before the tour to look around and take in the details of the 1st floor as other tour guests arrive. It is mostly standing/walking and you do walk up/down stairs. Restrooms are available, which are best to use before the tour starts so you don't miss out on anything during the tour. They don't recommend for child under 12, which I agree with as a youngster on our tour was behaved but did get tired. *Suggestion - I do hope a professional film crew films Dr. Cellino giving this mansion tour. He really is a Buffalo gem and was just fantastic! Thank you to the Cellino family.