University Park Historic District (Buffalo, New York)

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University Park Historic District
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University Park Historic District, July 2011
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LocationPortions of Larchmont Rd., Niagara Falls Blvd., Radcliffe Rd., University Ave., Allenhurst Rd., Pellhan Dr, Buffalo, New York
Coordinates 42°57′24″N78°49′30″W / 42.95667°N 78.82500°W / 42.95667; -78.82500
Area45.21 acres (18.30 ha)
Built byMatthews-Northrup Works and Huck, Anthony J.
NRHP reference No. 11000273 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 11, 2011

University Park Historic District is a national historic district located in the University Heights neighborhood of Buffalo in Erie County, New York. It has 489 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 4 contributing structures adjacent to the south campus of the University at Buffalo. The district is exclusively residential, with homes built starting in 1913. The home are in popular architectural styles from the inter-war period including American Foursquare, American Craftsmanm Bungalow, and Colonial Revival. The contributing site is the overall design and layout of the subdivision and the contributing structures are distinctive entry gates to the community. Located in the district is the separately listed Edward A. Diebolt House. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/09/11 through 5/13/11. National Park Service. May 20, 2011.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved May 1, 2016.Note: This includes Annie Schentag; Daniel McEneny & Michele Brozek (November 2010). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: University Park Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved May 1, 2016. and Accompanying 13 photographs