J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District, Buffalo

Name: J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District
Address: Buffalo, United States

#248 among attractions in Buffalo

Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture

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J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District is a national historic district located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The district resulted from the agglomeration of commercial structures over many years of commercial growth and still reflects conscious decisions made by the original planners of the J. N. Adam & Co. and later AM&A's department stores. The main department store was designed by Starrett & van Vleck and built in 1935, with additions made in 1946–1948. The service building and entrances date to 1909 and is a six-story, brick flat roofed commercial structure. Two six story, brick commercial structures fronting on Washington Street were designed by Green & Wicks in the 1890s. A five-story steel frame warehouse building fronting on Washington Street dates to 1911–1912. Connected to it are a warehouse building dating to 1882, one dating to 1906–1907, and one fronting on Ellicott Street and dating to 1912–1913. ()

Coordinates: 42°53'3"N, 78°52'26"W

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Downtown Buffalo (Government Sector)Buffalo United States

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J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: KeyBank Center, Colored Musicians Club, Main Place Mall, Niagara Square.

0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
17 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.
~1820 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
9 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...
~470 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
3 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.
~1440 ftNW
Square
Niagara Square, Buffalo
7 min walk • Niagara Square is a public square located at the intersections of Delaware Avenue, Court Street, Genesee Street, and Niagara Street in Buffalo, New York.
~1270 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo
7 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.
0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Hotel
LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo
14 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.
~750 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo
4 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.
~1440 ftNW
Monuments and statues
McKinley Monument, Buffalo
7 min walk • The McKinley Monument is a 96-foot tall obelisk in Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York. Its location in front of Buffalo City Hall defines the center of Buffalo that all of the main roads converge on.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
14 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.
~580 ftN
Monuments and statues
Lafayette Square, Buffalo
3 min walk • Lafayette Square is a park in the center of downtown Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States that hosts a Civil War monument. The block, which was once square, is lined by many of the city's tallest buildings. The square was named for General Lafayette, who visited Buffalo in 1825.
~1170 ftNW
Sport, Sport venue
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
6 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 J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Buffalo (3 min walk), Lafayette Square, Buffalo (3 min walk), Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center, Buffalo (3 min walk), Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Buffalo (4 min walk).

How to get to J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District:

Light rail

Church • Lines: Metro (2 min walk)
Lafayette Square • Lines: Metro (5 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (3 min walk)
Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (3 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (10 min walk)