Chippewa / Washington Market

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1890, 1965, 2014. Photos by E.H. Butler Library, Mark Paradowski

Location

571 Washington Street, Buffalo NY 14202
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Ellicott Council District
SBL: 111.38-6-1
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In the block bound by Ellicott, St. Michael Place, Washington and Chippewa. One block east of Main Street.

Across from: Market Arcade, 621 Main Street, Market Arcade Theater, 634 Washington Street, St. Michael's Church, Wehle Electric Building, McClelland Animal Hospital, 441 Ellicott Street, 439 Ellicott Street, Golden Swan Cafe, 435 Ellicott Street, Caulkins Building, Denzinger-Sigwald Building

Owner

M&T Bank
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Physical Description

Public market covering over 2.5 acres. The centerpiece of the market was a large brick Romanesque Revival market building.

Current Condition

Demolished in the 1960s. Now a parking lot for M&T Bank.

History

  • 1856 - Market established. The structure commonly seen in photos was constructed in 1867.

Recent Events and Actions Taken

Other Pertinent Facts

  • It was known as the largest retail market west of the Hudson River

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Newest Pages

■ M&T Bank at 2197 Seneca Street ■ The Charter Place ■ 102 Johnson Park ■ 323 Ganson Street ■ 399 Amherst Street ■ 301 Dearborn Street ■ 839 Seneca Street ■ 858 Jefferson Avenue ■ M&T Bank at 1877 Main Street ■ 2079 Niagara Street ■ Purity Candy Co. / Bresnahan Inc. Plumbing ■ Newsboys Benevolent and Athletic Association ■ Niagara Post Theater ■ 277 West Delavan Avenue ■ 1028 Elmwood Avenue ■ 1024 Elmwood Avenue ■ 1020 Elmwood Avenue ■ 726 Walden Avenue ■ 708 Walden Avenue ■ 706 Walden Avenue ■ 705 Walden Avenue ■ 704 Walden Avenue ■ 701 Walden Avenue ■ 672 Walden Avenue ■ 660 Walden Avenue ■ 731 Walden Avenue ■ 697 Walden Avenue ■ 661 Walden Avenue ■ 652 Walden Avenue ■ 628 Walden Avenue

Added 2013-01-08 • Last changed 2017-08-18

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