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.
Toni Sisti Park. . 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.
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.
Location. 42° 54.128′ N, 78° 52.25′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Allentown. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guide Board Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt (about
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 289 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.