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

■ St. John the Baptist Church ■ 545 East Ferry Street ■ 878 Elmwood Avenue ■ 863 East Ferry Street ■ 340 Baynes Street ■ 1185 Broadway ■ 1179 Broadway ■ 1175 Broadway ■ 1171 Broadway ■ 377 Maryland Street ■ 42 Cottage Street ■ 40 Cottage Street ■ 2 St. Louis Place ■ 180 West Utica Street ■ Dan Montgomery's ■ Ernest Franks House ■ 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

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

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