Allentown in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Toni Sisti Park

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 1, 2017

1. Toni Sisti Park Marker

Inscription. Anthony Sisti, born Greenwich Village, New York City, 1901, came to Buffalo at the age of ten. Artist by profession, boxer by avocation, prime mover in the development of this city's Allentown district where he maintained his studio and gallery since the 1930's, he also richly contributed to Buffalo's larger cultural scene. A collection of his work is in the Burchfield Center, Buffalo. In commemmoration of Tony Sisti's contributions, this park is dedicated on the occasion of his eightieth birthday, spring 1981, by James D. Griffin, Mayr, City of Buffalo, and William L. Marcy, Jr., Delaware District Councilman.

Erected 1981 by City of Buffalo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 42° 54.128′ N, 78° 52.25′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Allentown. It is at the intersection of North Street and Linwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and specifically in Western New York.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Theodore Roosevelt

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(about 600 feet away); Westminster Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away); Bob Uplinger's Arrest (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple Beth Zion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Home of the Medical School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sisters of Charity Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Adam House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.

Other markers no longer nearby. Guide Board Road (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Wilcox Mansion (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, June 1, 2017

2. Toni Sisti Park & Marker

Westward view. Marker at left. Traffic light at right is North Street at Franklin Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.