240 Scott, Inc. v. State of New York

Claimant owns a warehouse at the intersection of Chicago and Scott Streets in the City of Buffalo. The level of Chicago Street had been raised by a viaduct constructed in accordance with plans filed in the City Engineer’s office in the years 1897,1898 and 1914. It was level with the second story of claimant’s building, to which it furnished access by means of an aerial ramp. This viaduct has recently been demolished in connection with the construction of the Niagara section of the Thruway. Chicago Street was thus lowered to its original grade affording access on that side to claimant’s…