Prospect Avenue Baptist Church, Buffalo

#128 among attractions in Buffalo

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Prospect Avenue Baptist Church, originally Ninth Street Baptist Church, is a historic building in Buffalo, New York. Located at 262 Georgia St. the church was originally built in 1868 and underwent an expansion and build-out in 1882 according to the architectural designs of Buffalo architect F.W. Caulkins. The church is located in Buffalo's West Village Historic District. As of 2012 a renovation was planned. The church includes mahogany pews. It is located at the northeast corner of Georgia Street and Prospect Avenue at the address of 262 Georgia Street. ()

Coordinates: 42°53'28"N, 78°52'50"W

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Prospect Avenue Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buffalo City Hall, Colored Musicians Club, Allentown, Main Place Mall.

~1710 ftS
Art deco landmark with observation deck
Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo
9 min walk • Buffalo City Hall stands as an architectural masterpiece and a prominent landmark in the city of Buffalo, New York. This Art Deco gem, completed in 1931, towers at an impressive 32 stories, making it one of the tallest municipal buildings in the United States.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
19 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...
0.6 miN
Entertainment district
Allentown, Buffalo
16 min walk • The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
14 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.
~1860 ftS
Square
Niagara Square, Buffalo
9 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.
~1860 ftS
Monuments and statues
McKinley Monument, Buffalo
9 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.
~1980 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
10 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.
0.7 miN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo
20 min walk • Kleinhans Music Hall is a concert venue located on Symphony Circle in Buffalo, New York.
~960 ftE
Skyscraper
Patina 250, Buffalo
5 min walk • The Delaware North Building is a mixed-use development in Buffalo, New York. The 12-story, 330,000-square-foot mixed-use building features Class A office space, a 120-room Westin hotel, ground level retail, a 7,000-square-foot outdoor courtyard, and an adjacent structured parking ramp.
0.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
10 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.
~270 ftN
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
West Village Historic District, Buffalo
2 min walk • West Village Historic District is a national historic district located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The district is a 19th-century residential neighborhood within walking distance of the central business district and Lake Erie.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prospect Avenue Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include West Village Historic District, Buffalo (2 min walk), The Karnak Flats, Buffalo (4 min walk), The Avant, Buffalo (5 min walk), Patina 250, Buffalo (5 min walk).

How to get to Prospect Avenue Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prospect Avenue Baptist Church:

Light rail

Fountain Plaza • Lines: Metro (11 min walk)
Lafayette Square • Lines: Metro (12 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (18 min walk)
Buffalo Greyhound Station • Lines: 0010, 0011 (18 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (24 min walk)