it is one by frank lloyd wright. lewis sullivan. the hotel lafayette by one of america's first female architects, louise blanchard bethune. these efforts are not just examples of historic preservation. they represent a new confidence that we can take charge of our own future by reclaiming our past. mr. speaker, historic preservation efforts in buffalo and western new york also demonstrate the importance of partnerships between the federal government and the private sector. without these partnerships, many preservation projects would never get off the ground. federal tools like the historic preservation tax credit and the new markets tax credit brings builders, investors, development professionals together and they have the capacity to turn around entire community. in buffalo 64 million dollars of new market tax credits investment have occurred since 2005. this investment has leveraged projects totaling over $141 million in our community. the new markets program has encouraged the redevelopment of the oak school lofts, the electric t