Michigan Avenue Baptist Church
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511 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo New York 14203
- Google Bird's Eye View
- Ellicott Council District
- SBL: 111.55-4-25
- Erie County Property Info
- County Tax Map (loads GIS page)
- City of Buffalo Parcel Viewer
- Next to: 163 Broadway
- Across from: Colored Musician's Club
Owner
- Light of the World Mission Inc.
Physical Description
- 1850s small brick church
Current Condition
- The building is currently in good condition and is in use. At some point, the double stairway was removed and converted into a single covered entrance.
History
- Designed by Architect Samuel H Davis in 1837, it is the third oldest religious building in Buffalo. There are rumors that at one point it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. However, much of its history remains unknown.
Recent Events and Actions Taken
- It is currently still used as a church by the Light of the World Mission, El Bethel Assembly.
Other Pertinent Facts
- It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
- Designated a local landmark on June 12, 2018.
Links
- Wikipedia - Macedonia Baptist
- El Bethel Assembly Website
- Essay: Origins of the Michigan Street Baptist Church Buffalo, New York by Monroe Fordham
- Buffalo News - Heritage Tourism
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Added 2013-03-15 • Last changed 2018-12-22