Parkside West Historic District

Parkside West Historic District is a residential area in Buffalo containing 137 structures, including 82 principal buildings and 51 outbuildings across approximately 53 acres north of Delaware Park. The district extends from Amherst Street to Delaware Avenue and displays well-preserved residential architecture spanning different periods.

The district emerged from Frederick Law Olmsted's 1876 Parks and Parkways Plan for Buffalo, with most development occurring between 1923 and 1940. Planning ideas rooted in the Olmsted tradition shaped the irregular street patterns and overall layout of the area.

The neighborhood displays homes in Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and French Chateau styles arranged along irregular streets designed according to Olmsted's vision. The architecture reflects the middle-class residential culture as it developed in the early 1900s.

To explore the area, start at Delaware Avenue and follow the street loops through residential blocks like Amherst Street and Middlesex Road. Plan to spend several hours viewing the different building styles and taking in the quiet character of the neighborhood.

Property owners in this National Register district can apply for federal tax credits up to 20 percent for restoration work. This incentive program makes renovation projects economically viable for homeowners seeking to preserve their buildings.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.93750,-78.86694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00