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Allentown
Location: The neighborhood centers on Allen Street, from Main Street to Symphony Circle. It is adjacent to the theater district of downtown Buffalo on the south. Street boundaries: Virginia, Main, North, College, Allen, Park, Elmwood, & Delaware. Neighborhood Association: Schools Libraries |
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Allentown Amble: a walking tour suggestion. Secrets of Allentown: Allentown Association tour. |
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| "Allentown is essentially an artist community..it's where all the young boho-trendy people hang out."--Gabe Armstrong/Deanna Knapile | ||
| The Allentown Neighborhood dates back to 1827, when Lewis Allen purchased 29 acres of farm land. The now popular Allen st, was once Lewis Allen's cowpath. Since then Allentown has been the residence of many famous Buffalonians such as, Millard Fillmore and Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain). In 1901 Thoedore Rooselvelt was inaugurated President at the Ansley Wilcox Mansion on Delaware avenue. Allentown has become one of the country's largest historic preservation districts because of it's amazingly large collection of unique American architecture. By the 1950's Allentown was in decline, but talk of a small outdoor art show was the beginning of a beautiful future for this neighborhood. | ||
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Allentown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Notable in the area is the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (Wilcox Mansion), important for both its historical and architectural significance. The site also maintains the Wilcox gardens, which surround the mansion. |
Entertainment & Events On the first friday of every month Allentown's Art Galleries, Restaurants, and buisnesses enjoy visitors for rich cultural events. On September, 11th of every year there is a property tour of Allentown's beautiful and historic houses. Every year in June, Allentown holds an Arts Festival that shows off the communitie's arts, crafts, and goods. For Kids
Book stores are among the selection of shops that add to the neighborhood perks. |
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According to the Allentown Association, it is a "neighborhood of ethnic and lifestyles diversity." A center for the visual, performing and culinary arts, the area is well-known for its many art and antique galleries and restaurants. The annual Allentown Art Festival started in 1959 and brings thousands of Western New Yorkers to this old Buffalo neighborhood. Restaurants/ Bars and Clubs (Selection)
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"Rust Felt Books encompasses the essence of Allentown. If you want to know Allentown, go to Rust Felt Books."--Resident comment.
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Shops, galleries, and specialty stores abound. |
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Map showing the Allentown Neighborhood. (See also: Google map)
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Photographs with "1" in lower right by Rachael Hickson and Andrea Kaptein, who also supplied portions of the text. |
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Many representative styles of architecture appear with a variety and flavor that is common in this neighborhood.
David J. Bertuca,
Map, Geography & GIS Librarian
Last modified: 7 February 2011
