Delaware District, Buffalo facts for kids

The Delaware District is a cool neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. It's a place with lots of history and interesting buildings.

Where is the Delaware District?

The Delaware District is in the middle-west part of Buffalo, New York. It stretches along a main road called Delaware Avenue. To the south, it touches another neighborhood called Allentown. On its northern side, you'll find Forest Lawn Cemetery and Delaware Park. The eastern edge of the district is Main Street, and to the west is Delaware Avenue and the Elmwood Village.

Historic Places to Explore

The Delaware District is home to many important historic sites. Some of these places are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their historical importance to the country.

Here are some of the historic places you can find in the Delaware District:

• Garret Club
• Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
• James and Fanny How House
• Edgar W. Howell House
• Edwin M. and Emily S. Johnston House
• Col. William Kelly House
• Parke Apartments
• Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
• Saturn Club

You can also find the Twentieth Century Club and the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo in this neighborhood. A big part of the central area of the district is also part of the Delaware Avenue Historic District. This larger district helps protect many historic buildings along Delaware Avenue.