Kensington, Buffalo facts for kids

Kensington is a cool neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. You can find it in the northeastern part of the city. Sometimes people call it Kensington-Bailey. This is because of the busy crossing where Kensington Avenue and Bailey Avenue meet. These two streets are super important for shopping and businesses in the area.

Looking south down Bailey Avenue from the corner of Westminster Avenue, toward Kensington Avenue.

A Look Back in Time

Long ago, in the 1800s, the area that is now Kensington was mostly farms and forests. It was a quiet, rural place. Things started to change around 1895. That's when more people began to move in. Many German families came to live here. This happened partly because a streetcar line was built on Kensington Avenue. It made traveling much easier!

After World War I, the neighborhood grew even more. Many people invested money to build new homes and businesses. In the 1920s, Kensington's population doubled. It grew to about 49,000 people! Italian and Polish families also started to make Kensington their home.

In the 1950s, a big change happened. The Kensington Expressway was built right through the middle of the neighborhood. This road divided Kensington-Bailey into two parts: a northern half and a southern half.

Where is Kensington?

Kensington is centered around the busy intersection of Kensington Avenue and Bailey Avenue. These are the two main streets in the community.

To the north, you'll find Winspear Avenue. Main Street is located to the west of the neighborhood. East Delavan Avenue forms the southern border. On the eastern side, Kensington meets Eggert Road and the small community of Cleveland Hill, New York.

Important Places in Kensington

Kensington is home to several important places:

• Kensington High School
• Burgard Vocational High School
• Sisters Hospital