Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, Buffalo

Name: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
Address: 875 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, 14222-1433, United States
Telephone: +1 716-886-6635

#67 among attractions in Buffalo

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church complex located at 875 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The complex consists of the large cruciform-plan church building that was built in 1894 with an attached rear chapel. Adjoining them is the Community House that constructed of brick in the Tudor Revival style, that was built in 1921. The main church building is constructed of Medina sandstone with a terra cotta tile roof in the Romanesque Revival style. It features a 120-foot-tall, square bell tower with a pyramidal roof. The church cost $150,000 to build and has a capacity of 1,000 people ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 42°55'15"N, 78°52'37"W

Address

875 Elmwood AveElmwood (Albright)Buffalo 14222-1433 United States

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+1 716-886-6635

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Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church open?

Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 11:30 am

Which popular attractions are close to Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include Renew Bath & Body, Buffalo (3 min walk), Elmwood Historic District–West, Buffalo (7 min walk), Col. William Kelly House, Buffalo (8 min walk), Edwin M. and Emily S. Johnston House, Buffalo (8 min walk).

How to get to Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church:

Light rail

Utica • Lines: Metro (22 min walk)
Delavan/Canisius College • Lines: Metro (27 min walk)