Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, August 3, 1959

Aug.  3 – Monday

We both felt restless after week-ends business, so we went to Buffalo to see the Nun’s Story again. As fine and beautiful as the first viewing –

As we came out from the theatre, the brilliant daylight blinded us – the Electric Bldg. looked especially beautiful – its architecture is timeless; it will be considered beautiful when modernistic architecture will look hopelessly dated –

At Huron and Washington, on our way to the Mohawk ramp, we turned and looked westward. I was amazed at the incredible beauty of the scene, these commonplace buildings and electric sign supports (the Genesee Bldg.) seemed translated in to  fabulous objects – am I about to do  more city-scapes? and in a totally new manner! The world is new to me again – as if just created. How can I thank God for this renewal of spirit?

Charles Burchfield, Journals, August 3, 1959