Downtown in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles R. Turner
humanitarian, philanthropist and
civic leader.
Born Dec. 1, 1904. Died July 2, 1977.
Chairman of the Board of Parking
1959 to 1977
Under his leadership ten
municipal parking ramps were constructed.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1977.
Location. 42° 53.152′ N, 78° 52.764′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Perkins Street and Niagara Square, on the left when traveling west on Perkins Street. Marker is at the Charles R. Turner Parking Ramp across from the south side of City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Legacy of Abundant Water (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Frontier to Major City / Buffalo City Hall (about 300 feet away); Niagara Square (about 400 feet away); William McKinley (about 400 feet away); Buffalo Burns!!! (about 400 feet away); From Social Center to Civic Center (about 500 feet away); "...With Liberty and Justice for All." (about 500 feet away); Samuel Manning Welch (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 29, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.