Delaware Park in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Canisius College
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 7, 2019
1. Canisius College Marker
The figure at the top is the Buffalo History Museum.
Founded in 1870 by the Jesuits
at 434 Ellicott Street. Moved
to this site in 1912.
Largest private institution
of higher education on the
Niagara Frontier.
Erected 1972 by Canisius College Alumni Association, Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 42° 55.517′ N, 78° 51.232′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Delaware Park. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 5) and Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to our Boys and Girls (within shouting distance of this marker); All Veterans / Middle East Wars Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erastus Granger (about 800 feet away); On This Day of May 30, 1991, The Semper Fidelis Post #356 (approx. 0.2 miles away); To Preserve the Memories (approx. ¼ mile away); To Honor the Memory of Our Dead (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 7, 2019
2. Canisius College Marker
View is east and north on Main Street.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 7, 2019
3. Canisius College Marker & Campus
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
