Clara Brown, Buffalo

Name: Clara Brown
Address: Buffalo, United States

#183 among attractions in Buffalo

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Clara Brown, also known as John G. Alden Design No. 872, is a historic racing sloop located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. It was designed by John G. Alden and built by Goudy & Stevens Shipyard in Boothbay, Maine. It was designed in 1950 and launched in 1952. She measures 34 feet, 4 inches in length, 7 feet in beam, and with her fixed keel has a draft of 4 feet, 11 inches. She was moved to Buffalo in the mid-1980s after sailing on Lake Champlain. ()

Built: 1952 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 42°52'26"N, 78°52'52"W

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Buffalo River (First Ward)Buffalo United States

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Clara Brown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: KeyBank Center, Colored Musicians Club, Main Place Mall, St. Joseph Cathedral.

~1280 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
7 min walk • KeyBank Center, formerly known as Marine Midland Arena, HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center, is a multipurpose indoor arena located in downtown Buffalo, New York.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
29 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Buffalo, the Colored Musicians Club stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of African American musicians. This historic jazz club, located at 145 Broadway, has been a cornerstone of the Buffalo music scene since its inception...
0.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
21 min walk • The Main Place Tower is located at 350 Main Street, in Buffalo, NY. The skyscraper is the fourth-tallest building in the city, and home to many technology and communication firms. The tower, built in 1969, rises 350 feet.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo
17 min walk • Saint Joseph Cathedral, is located at 50 Franklin Street, in downtown Buffalo, New York and is currently the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo.
~1530 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Hotel
LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo
8 min walk • LECOM Harborcenter is an American mixed-use development in Buffalo, New York developed by Pegula Sports and Entertainment. The building occupies a full 1.7 acre city block formerly known as the Webster Block, directly across from and connected to the KeyBank Center and Canalside.
~1570 ftN
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USS Croaker, Buffalo
8 min walk • USS Croaker, a Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the croaker, any of various fishes which make throbbing or drumming noises.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo
18 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York and a landmark of downtown Buffalo, New York. The church sits on a triangular lot bounded by Church St. Pearl St. Erie St. and Main St. It was built in 1849-51 to a design by Richard Upjohn, and was believed by him to be his finest work.
0.4 miE
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Edward M. Cotter, Buffalo
12 min walk • Edward M. Cotter is a fireboat in use by the Buffalo Fire Department at Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally named William S. Grattan, it was built in 1900 by the Crescent Shipyard of Elizabeth Port, New Jersey. Due to age, it was rebuilt in 1953 and renamed Firefighter upon its return to service.
~1350 ftN
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USS Little Rock, Buffalo
7 min walk • USS Little Rock is a Cleveland-class light cruiser and one of 27 completed for the United States Navy during or shortly after World War II. She is one of six to be converted to guided missile cruisers and the first US Navy ship to be named for Little Rock, Arkansas.
1.3 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
34 min walk • Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre.
0.9 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
25 min walk • The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is a convention center in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened in 1978 at 64,410 square feet, the convention center underwent an expansion in 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clara Brown?

Nearby attractions include Times Beach Nature Preserve, Buffalo (6 min walk), Canalside, Buffalo (7 min walk), Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, Buffalo (7 min walk), USS Little Rock, Buffalo (7 min walk).

How to get to Clara Brown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clara Brown:

Light rail

Erie Canal Harbor • Lines: Metro (10 min walk)
Seneca • Lines: Metro (15 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (13 min walk)

Bus

Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (21 min walk)
FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (21 min walk)