Parkside West Historic District, Buffalo

Name: Parkside West Historic District
Address: Buffalo, United States

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Parkside West Historic District is a national historic district located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The district is architecturally and historically significant for its association with the 1876 Parks and Parkways Plan for the city of Buffalo developed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1876. It consists of 137 contributing structures developed primarily from 1923 to 1940, as a middle class residential neighborhood. The district largely contains single-family dwellings, built in a variety of popular architectural styles, and located along the irregular and curvilinear street pattern developed by Olmsted. They include homes along Nottingham Terrace and Middlesex Road, and segments of Meadow Road, Lincoln Parkway, Delaware Avenue, and Amherst Street. The district is located to the north of Buffalo's Delaware Park. ()

Built: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 42°56'15"N, 78°52'1"W

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Parkside West Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo Zoo, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo State Sports Arena.

1 miE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo
25 min walk • The Darwin D. Martin House is a testament to architectural brilliance nestled in the city of Buffalo, New York. This museum is not just a house, but a masterpiece created by the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
0.7 miE
Exotic and endangered wildlife since 1875
Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo
19 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Buffalo, New York, the Buffalo Zoo stands as a cherished institution that has been delighting visitors since its inception in 1875. As one of the oldest zoos in the United States, it presents a mix of wildlife conservation, education...
0.6 miSW
Works by renowned and cutting-edge artists
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo
15 min walk • The Albright-Knox Art Gallery stands as a beacon of fine art in Buffalo, New York, offering a rich tapestry of visual experiences to its visitors. Established over a century ago, this prestigious art museum is renowned for its impressive collection of modern...
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Buffalo State Sports Arena, Buffalo
26 min walk • The Buffalo State Sports Arena is a dynamic hub for athletic events and recreational activities in the vibrant city of Buffalo, New York. This sports complex serves as a focal point for both competitive sports and community engagement, offering locals and visitors...
0.6 miS
Cemetery
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo
15 min walk • Forest Lawn Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery in Buffalo, New York, founded in 1849 by Charles E. Clarke. It covers over 269 acres and over 152,000 are buried there, including U.S. President Millard Fillmore, First Lady Abigail Fillmore, singer Rick James, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, and inventor Lawrence Dale Bell.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum
Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo
13 min walk • The Buffalo History Museum is located at 1 Museum Court in Buffalo, New York, just east of Elmwood Avenue and off of Nottingham Terrace, north of the Scajaquada Expressway, in the northwest corner of Delaware Park.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo
18 min walk • The Burchfield Penney Art Center, or just the Burchfield Penney, is an arts and educational institution part of Buffalo State College, located adjacent to the main campus in Buffalo, New York, United States.
~1340 ftW
Neighbourhood
North Buffalo, Buffalo
7 min walk • North Buffalo, is a neighborhood in the city of Buffalo, New York.
0.9 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
North Park Theatre, Buffalo
25 min walk • The North Park Theatre is a historic single screen movie theatre in Buffalo, New York's North Park Neighborhood. It has functioned as a cinema since it opened on November 21, 1920.
1 miS
Cemetery, Monuments and statues
Blue Sky Mausoleum, Buffalo
27 min walk • Blue Sky Mausoleum, in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York, is the 2004 completion of a 1928 design by Frank Lloyd Wright as a commercial cemetery project. The design was completed by a one-time apprentice to Wright, Anthony Puttnam.
1.3 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, Buffalo
32 min walk • Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church complex located at 875 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo in Erie County, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parkside West Historic District?

Nearby attractions include North Buffalo, Buffalo (7 min walk), Delaware Park, Buffalo (8 min walk), St. George Orthodox Church, Buffalo (11 min walk), Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo (13 min walk).

How to get to Parkside West Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parkside West Historic District:

Light rail

Humboldt–Hospital • Lines: Metro (27 min walk)
Delavan/Canisius College • Lines: Metro (30 min walk)