Allentown in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Adam House
448 Delaware Avenue
Photographed By Thomas Johnston, December 7, 2016
1. Adam House Marker
Inscription.
Adam House. 448 Delaware Avenue. This brick and stone mansion was built circa 1876 for Robert Borthwick Adam (1833-1904), founder of Buffalo's famed retailer Adam, Meldrum and Anderson. One of many distinguished homes erected in the late 19th and early 20th centuries on Buffalo's finest thoroughfare, it showcased Adam's wealth and prominence in society. After Adam's death, the mansion was used as a funeral home and later adapted for office space. The Adam House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Allentown Historic Preservation District
This brick and stone mansion was built circa 1876 for
Robert Borthwick Adam (1833-1904), founder of Buffalo's
famed retailer Adam, Meldrum & Anderson. One of
many distinguished homes erected in the late 19th and
early 20th centuries on Buffalo's finest thoroughfare, it
showcased Adam's wealth and prominence in society. After
Adam's death, the mansion was used as a funeral home
and later adapted for office space. The Adam House is
listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part
of the Allentown Historic Preservation District
Erected by The Allentown Association Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 42° 53.791′ N, 78° 52.506′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Allentown. Marker is on Delaware Avenue. Near Virginia Street - cross street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 448 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2019, by Thomas Johnston of Kenmore, New York. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2019, by Thomas Johnston of Kenmore, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
