Old Post Office, Buffalo

Name: Old Post Office
Address: Buffalo, United States

#158 among attractions in Buffalo

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Old Post Office, also known as U.S. Post Office, is a historic post office building located at 121 Ellicott Street in Buffalo in Erie County, New York. ()

Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Coordinates: 42°52'53"N, 78°52'22"W

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Downtown Buffalo (Government Sector)Buffalo United States

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Old Post Office – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
13 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
12 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...
1.3 miN
Entertainment district
Allentown, Buffalo
33 min walk • The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District.
~1360 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
7 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.
~1530 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo
8 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.
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Hotel
LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo
10 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.
~1040 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo
6 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.
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
19 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.
~1590 ftN
Monuments and statues
Lafayette Square, Buffalo
8 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.
0.4 miN
Sport, Sport venue
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
11 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.
~1720 ftNW
City hall
County and City Hall, Buffalo
9 min walk • County and City Hall, also known as Erie County Hall, is a historic city hall and courthouse building located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Post Office?

Nearby attractions include The First Pitch, Buffalo (3 min walk), Ellicott Square Building, Buffalo (4 min walk), Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center, Buffalo (4 min walk), Sibley and Holmwood Candy Factory and Witkop and Holmes Headquarters, Buffalo (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Post Office by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Post Office:

Bus

Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (4 min walk)
NFTA Metro Center (4 min walk)

Light rail

Seneca • Lines: Metro (4 min walk)
Church • Lines: Metro (6 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (6 min walk)