The black rock that gave this area its name was located in the Niagara River at the bend of the present day Niagara Street, near School Street, north of where the Peace Bridge is now situated. Comprised of Onondaga limestone, the rock ledge jutted . . . — — Map (db m98187) HM
In commemoration of the 202nd Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry recruited in Buffalo and vicinity, for service in the War With Spain. Mustered in July and August, 1898. Mustered out at Savannah, Georgia, April 15, 1899. Served in the United . . . — — Map (db m226514) HM WM
[left panel] Black Rock Harbor. The Village of Black Rock received its name from a large rock outcropping that jutted into the river about a half mile south of this site. The original ferry crossing was located at the rock and a small village grew . . . — — Map (db m97956) HM
[left panel] Broderick Park Welcome to Broderick Park, a waterfront park of the City of Buffalo! Broderick Park is significant as the site of the Black Rock Ferry, a historic crossing point between the United States and Canada for over 120 years. . . . — — Map (db m97957) HM
Freedom Seekers faced daunting odds and demonstrated remarkable courage. Most started their journeys with little knowledge of what lay before them, and many sought help from free blacks and sympathetic whites once they reached the north. . . . — — Map (db m97931) HM
Black Rock developed dramatically in the 19th century due to the Erie Canal and its competing railroads. Mills, factories, and an array of manufacturing plants were constructed along the waterfront with immigrant neighborhoods and commerical areas . . . — — Map (db m98194) HM
The Black Rock Ferry was an important crossing to Canada throughout the 19th century until it ceased operations in 1949. The ferry wharf was located on a long, narrow stone pier constructed to protect Black Rock Harbor from the Niagara River. . . . — — Map (db m98196) HM
Lillion Batchelor founded Buffalo Quarters Historical Society in 1995. Her purpose was to increase National and International awareness of the significant role of Buffalo in the Underground Railroad movement. The Society presents annual . . . — — Map (db m220636) HM
Fitting the Ships of War at the Scajaquada Creek Boat Yard In the early 1800s, the United States being a country of less than 50 years, began to recognize the need to have military transport routes to connect and supply its forts. The waterways . . . — — Map (db m236060) HM
John Maynard
“Who is John Maynard?”
“John Maynard, he was our helmsman
Who held out ’till he brought us safely through,
Saved us and wears a hero’s crown above.
For us he died, and his reward our love.
John . . . — — Map (db m92930) HM
The Niagara River Historic Events: War of 1812 Approximately 2000 feet northwest from this spot, in the Niagara River, lies the remains of a (War of 1812) battleship. The vessel was identified as the U.S.S. Adams, also known as the H.M.S. . . . — — Map (db m140671) HM
Batteries are fortifications used to protect the men and cannons as they take up positions in battle. The Niagara River had a number of these located on both sides of the river during the War of 1812. Made largely of wood and having two levels to . . . — — Map (db m97930) HM
From this site and from other places along the Niagara River escaping slaves were conducted across the boundary from the United States to freedom in Canada. — — Map (db m97933) HM
"Our world of today revolves around things which at one time couldn't be done because they were supposedly beyond the limits of human endeavor...don't be afraid to dream." - Joseph B. Strauss. The foot of West Ferry Street has been significant to . . . — — Map (db m97963) HM
Founded 1851 as Buffalo Female Academy. First located on Johnson Park, the school moved to present site in 1909. The seminary remains the first and only non-sectarian private high school for girls in western New York. — — Map (db m80401) HM
Frederick Law Olmsted is best known for his work in New York City's Central Park, but his design for Buffalo's Park System was one of his proudest achievements. Buffalo's Olmsted-designed parks are listed on the National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m78375) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m130992) HM
Built shortly after the burning of Buffalo in December 1813, the George Coit House is the oldest extant home in Buffalo. Originally sited downtown at 53 Pearl St. on the southeast corner of Swan Street., the house was enlarged and moved to the more . . . — — Map (db m104030) HM
Here at 168 Edward Street, in this modest Italianate brick home built by her father in 1863, Frances Clara Folsom was born on July 21, 1864 to Buffalo attorney Oscar Folsom and his wife Emma. When Oscar Folsom's carriage struck a wagon, killing him, . . . — — Map (db m151982) HM
The Medical School, founded in 1846 as the first unit of the University of Buffalo, moved from Washington and Seneca Streets to this site in 1849. The School was housed in a red sandstone building which was the first in Buffalo to be constructed for . . . — — Map (db m81218) HM
Sisters of Charity Hospital — 1848-1876 — First hospital in Buffalo. Founded by John Timon, C.M., first Catholic Bishop of Buffalo, and operated by the Sisters of Charity. — — Map (db m104006) HM
Founded 1867, with Millard Fillmore 13th President of U.S., as its first president. Another U.S. President, Grover Cleveland, was a member from 1881-1908. In 1901, after President McKinley's assassination, the club was used as headquarters by his . . . — — Map (db m75836) HM
Millionaire's Row
Charles F. Sternberg, who owned a grain elevator on Ohio Street, commissioned the Mansion as a private residence in 1869 at an estimated cost of $200,000. Architect George M. Allison, about whom little is known, designed . . . — — Map (db m76056) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m104032) HM
Site of Army barracks established here in 1838. President Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office as President of the United States here in 1901. — — Map (db m151375) HM
This structure has been recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey of the United States Department of the Interior for its archives at the Library of Congress — — Map (db m92938) HM
Former site Henry Wolanski American Legion Post No. 707 Killed in action at age 19 U.S. Army - World War I Interred at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial France — — Map (db m131855) WM
War of 1812 Battle of Scajaquada Creek Bridge ——· •· —— On August 3, 1814, 600 men under British Lt. Col. John Tucker, designing to capture troops and supplies at Black Rock and Buffalo, crossed the Niagara River to . . . — — Map (db m80397) HM
Black Rock Neighborhood The Black Rock neighborhood has endured for over 200 years and is the oldest intact neighborhood in the City of Buffalo. Black Rock was once an independent village and rival of the Village of Buffalo. The neighborhood . . . — — Map (db m93804) HM
Engineering The first lock at Black Rock was constructed in 1824 by New York State as part of harbor improvements for Black Rock Harbor in conjunction with the Erie Canal. The lock was located approximately 750 feet south of the present lock. It . . . — — Map (db m97921) HM
Present day Niagara Street was the original route of the first steam railroad in Western New York. Service from Black Rock to Niagara Falls began on August 26, 1836. The New York Central Railroad acquired the line in 1869. Black Rock Heritage Trail . . . — — Map (db m77794) HM
Early in the morning of December 30, 1813 over 1,000 British troops landed near the foot of present-day Amherst Street and proceeded to burn Black Rock, destroying all homes and buildings. They then marched to Buffalo and burned everything except . . . — — Map (db m57098) HM
Renowned bridge crossing the Niagara River. Designed and built by Sir Casimir S. Gzowski, noted Polish-Canadian engineer. Begun in 1870. Completed in 1873. — — Map (db m80422) HM
This timber-frame Federal style house was constructed to accommodate prospective settlers in the village of Lower Black Rock. Originally built by Augustus Porter (1769-1849) and other investors, it was sold to Jacob Smith (1818-1871) in the 1840's. . . . — — Map (db m93780) HM
The Jubilee Springs began supplying water to the village of Black Rock in 1827. Wooden water mains fed pumps at various locations throughout the village. Today the spring supplies water to a small pond in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Black Rock Heritage . . . — — Map (db m74555) HM
The Market Square Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. The district is representative of the period 1830-1912 as Lower Black Rock evolved from a small independent village to a small independent . . . — — Map (db m93793) HM
Market Square 1830 —— ·•· —— Built on land donated by General Peter B. Porter to the people of Black Rock, Market Square is the oldest extant public market site in Buffalo. The narrow medians flanking both sides of . . . — — Map (db m93794) HM
Military Road 1802 —— ·•· —— After the Revolutionary War, the federal government saw the need for a "military highway" from Lewiston to Black Rock, where a planned fortification would guard the entrance to the Niagara . . . — — Map (db m93775) HM
Built on land donated by General Peter B. Porter to the people of Black Rock, Porter Square was the village's public gathering place. An early schoolhouse once flanked the square. Later the Black Rock Railroad Station stood here. — — Map (db m80450) HM
St. John's German United Evangelical Church acquired this site in 1862 for its cemetery. Black Rock pioneers including War of 1812 veterans, German immigrants who began arriving in the 1840s, and their descendants through the mid 1920s were . . . — — Map (db m93774) HM
This limestone Federal style house was built by Stephen W. Howell (1808 – 1885). Howell was a prominent resident of Black Rock and built the Frontier Mills in 1831. His adjacent store has since been demolished. — — Map (db m139972) HM
The Fenian Brotherhood was a group of Irish Nationalists founded in the United States in 1858 with the goal of creating an Irish Republic. In this vicinity, from the docks of the Pratt Iron Works, on the night of June 1st, 1866, the Fenians . . . — — Map (db m140705) HM
Extending one mile north from Delaware Park Lake, between Elmwood and Delaware Avenues, the Pan-American Exposition was a spectacular sight to over eight million visitors from May 1 to November 2, 1901. Ornate buildings, embellished with . . . — — Map (db m57079) HM
Tow Path Park The “Black Rock” The black rock that gave the area its name was situated in the Niagara River just north of where the Peace Bridge is now, near the foot of present-day School Street. It was 200 feet wide, rose about . . . — — Map (db m140711) HM
Unity Island Discovered in 1679 by the men of LaSalle’s expedition, the Senecas knew this island as ”De-dyo-no-guh-doh,” or Divided Island because it was divided by a marshy creek called Smuggler’s Run. Presented in 1798 by the . . . — — Map (db m57108) HM
Corpus Christi Church Complex has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 2007 — — Map (db m81341) HM
First Polish colony settled here in 1873. St. Stanislaus Parish was established by the Rev. Dean John Pitass, who became founder of the great Polish east side of Buffalo. — — Map (db m81342) HM
This Polish Catholic Parish of Buffalo is the center of Polish religion, culture, progress, and development. Founded by the Rev. Dean John Pitass, June 3, 1873. — — Map (db m81343) HM
The Buffalo Stockyards once occupied this 100-acre site. A major employer for over a century, the livestock trade supported a variety of meat-packing and leather crafting businesses. On July 3, 1959 the site was selected for construction of . . . — — Map (db m81353) HM
Begun here as a weekly radio program in 1931, the Father Justin Rosary Hour is today the oldest continuing hour-long religious network program in the Polish language in the world. — — Map (db m81339) HM
Near this location on August 7, 1981, Bob Uplinger (1951-1988) was arrested by an undercover police officer posing as a gay man, and charged and convicted with loitering for the purpose of engaging in deviate sexual activity. After consensual sex . . . — — Map (db m197455) HM
This building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation C.1904 — — Map (db m78345) HM
Founded in 1850, the congregation of Temple Beth Zion worshiped at different locations in Buffalo before erecting a synagogue at 599 Delaware Avenue in 1890. Following its destruction by fire in 1961, architect Max Abramowitz designed the current . . . — — Map (db m75847) HM
In honor of the members of The Buffalo Municipal Baseball Association Inc. who served their country in the World War for democracy 1917 - 1919 — — Map (db m131854) WM
Final resting place of The Senecas of the Genesee Valley that the Mt. Morris Dam inundated. Buffalo Creek Council Fire. June 22, 1952 — — Map (db m137877) HM
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First white women to reside within the limits of Buffalo. Taken as captives from Pennsylvania in 1780, they lived among the Seneca Indians until their release in 1782.
Original marker dedicated July 9, 1937.
Replaced by the New York . . . — — Map (db m137874) HM
The Sample Shop ——·•·—— Anne W. Bunis founded the Sample Shop in the front room of her home at this site in 1929. Two generations of the Bunis family operated the business from its flagship store, created by converting 8 . . . — — Map (db m80355) HM
Erected by Cold Spring Post 3254 Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S. and the Grateful people of this area in honor of those men and women who made the supreme sacrifice during the World War — — Map (db m104033) WM
Samuel Manning Welch 1851 1919 citizen soldier 1879 1915 Served in the National Guard of New York 1887 1911 Colonel 65th Infantry 1898 Colonel 65th New York Volunteer Infantry in Spanish American War 1911 1915 Brigadier General 4th . . . — — Map (db m92806) WM
Today, the West Village, which has always been a residential community, has been designated an historic district under the City of Buffalo and New York State's Landmark and Preservation Ordinance, and the federal National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m177865) HM
Surgeon - Brigadier General - Inventor of the 'Wig-Wag' signal system - First director of the Army Signal Corps - Founder of the U.S. Weather Bureau - U.S. Delegate to the International Meteorological Conferences of Vienna, Austria, 1873 & Rome, . . . — — Map (db m65473) HM
[facing west] In Memory of All American Veterans This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal - - to valiantly protect our country's freedoms. The memories of these American . . . — — Map (db m131877) WM
Born in Newburgh, NY, raised in Buffalo, Geneva College 1847, University of Buffalo 1851, Telegraph operator, U.S. Navy assistant surgeon, invented motion telgraphy, U.S. Army Signal Corps founder, Civil War meteorologist, U.S. Weather Bureau . . . — — Map (db m65476) HM
Menagerie to Habitat. The Buffalo Zoo, like other modern zoos, has become an educational facility that focuses on conservation and reproduction of endangered species. The Zoo has reintroduced some endangered animals to their native habitats. Today's . . . — — Map (db m75074) HM
Canisius College 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. — — Map (db m131858) HM
African Americans have fought in each of America's great conflicts, the early colonial wars, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. However, until the Civil War, African Americans were never offically included in the military establishment of . . . — — Map (db m81194) WM
Born in Beckett, Massachusetts, Williams College class of 1799, first lawyer west of the Genesee River.
Escaped captors during the War of 1812. Buffalo board of trustees president in 1816, founding member of the Buffalo Harbor Company, first Judge . . . — — Map (db m65474) HM
Erastus Granger Seneca Indian Agent, judge, Post Master & Collector of the Port, lived here 1806-1826. He rallied Seneca to defend Buffalo during War of 1812. — — Map (db m92785) HM
The Army of the Frontier under General Alexander Smythe set up camp here at Granger's farm during the winter of 1812-1813 in anticipation of invading Canada. Nearly three hundred soldiers died there of camp disease. Farmers Daniel Chapin and Rowland . . . — — Map (db m81155) HM
Burial place of Millard Fillmore, Samuel Wilkeson, Red Jacket and other famous Buffalonians, including veterans of seven wars. Site of homestead of Erastus Granger, first Indian Agent. — — Map (db m81167) HM
Giuseppe Verdi is credited with having invented the Italian national operatic style. Born the son of a poor grocer in LeRoncole, Italy, Verdi began composing at age 13. After failing the entrance exam at the Milan Conservatory, he began lessons . . . — — Map (db m65477) HM
13th President of the United States of America
Born January 7, 1800. Died March 8, 1874
Dedicated by The Millard Fillmore Republican Women's Club
Memorial Day May 30, 1932 — — Map (db m65479) HM
Mary Morris Burnett the youngest daughter of Cornelius and Caroline Nichols Burnett, was born in Oberlin, Ohio. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1886 at the age of nineteen. Ms. Burnett moved to Little Rock Arkansas where she accepted a . . . — — Map (db m175088) HM
On this day of May 30, 1991, The Semper Fidelis Post #356 of the American Legion of Buffalo, New York, humbly dedicated this monument in honor of all men and women of Erie County who have lost their lives while defending our country in all wars. . . . — — Map (db m81217) WM
Sa-Co-ye-Wat-Ha (He keeps them awake)
Died at Buffalo Creek January 20, 1830 aged 78 years.
"When I am gone and my warnings are no longer heeded, the graft and avarice of the white man will prevail. My heart fails me when I think of my people, so . . . — — Map (db m65478) HM
During the War of 1812, 300 American soldiers died in a camp in this area, and are buried below the large boulder directly behind you in the park meadow. 1812-2012. — — Map (db m75075) HM
1881 This monument honors the soldiers and sailors buried here who fought to save the Union, 1861-1865. [east side]Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. One country one flag. Committee on Removal, 1904. John D. Lieb, Chairman; Charles M. . . . — — Map (db m81201) WM
The vista along Court Street from Niagara Square to Lafayette Square embraces a continuum of human struggle for freedom and justice. In the center of the vista stands a monument to the soldiers and sailors who perished in the war to preserve the . . . — — Map (db m92834) HM
Buffalo and Black Rock Railroad Southern terminus of horse-drawn railroad over which first car traveled on May 16, 1834. Absorbed 1835 by Buffalo and Niagara Falls (steam) Railroad and, in 1853, became part of the New York Central Railroad. . . . — — Map (db m92799) HM
Timeline of Excursions 1814 November 5 American forces withdraw from Canadian territory. August-September American forces withstand British siege and repel British attempts to take back Fort Erie. July 25 American and British . . . — — Map (db m92804) HM
Organized in 1918 and charted in 1935, the Colored Musicians' Club has long provided rehearsal space and social opportunities for Buffalo's African American musicians. From its beginnings, it hosted jam sessions with some of the foremost jazz . . . — — Map (db m81304) HM
Buffalo History Architecture
The City Beautiful Movement was a Progressive reform of architecture and urban planning that flourished from 1890 to 1915. It espoused beautification and monumental grandeur to counteract the "moral decay and . . . — — Map (db m65921) HM
Ellicott Square Building Opened by Ellicott Square Company in 1896 as largest office building in world. Daniel H. Burnham, architect. Steel frame, brick and terra cotta exterior, Italian marble, ornamental iron decorations, and marble mosaic . . . — — Map (db m92875) HM
Near this site in 1893, Paraskevas Niarchos, Spyros Niarchos, and Theodore Macheras resided and operated a confectionery store.
Hellenic Eastern Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society — — Map (db m65920) HM
This building was erected in 1833 by the First Unitarian Congregational Society of Buffalo which worshipped here until 1880. Abraham Lincoln in February 1861, attended church services here and sat in the pew of his host Millard Fillmore. — — Map (db m92879) HM
From Frontier to Major City
In the early 1800s, Buffalo was a sleepy village known as New Amsterdam, on the edge of America's then western frontier. Holland Land Company surveyor Joseph Ellicott, inspired by Pierre L'Enfant's radial . . . — — Map (db m92798) HM
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