English: An interior view of the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library in the Cold Spring section of Buffalo, New York, highlighting the colorful stained-glass dome that crowns and illuminates the center of the building. Named in honor of the longtime editor-in-chief of the Buffalo Criterion, Western New York's oldest African-American newspaper, the Merriweather Library was completed in 2005 as a replacement for the old North Jefferson Branch Library around the corner, and is the last major work of local architect Robert Traynham Coles. The building's groundbreaking design pays homage to the neighborhood's (and Coles') African-American identity not only in terms of the lively color scheme seen here but also its overall layout, a series of interconnected circular spaces clustered together in the manner of rural African villages, each housing separate functions. It's one of the most visually arresting and notable works of Postmodern architecture in the local area. Aside from the requisite collections of books and media, computer labs, and community event space, the Merriweather Library also houses an African-American Resource Room and is home to the local Center for Afro-American History, both invaluable resources for those researching topics relevant to the local Black community.