Fargo Estate Historic District, Historic district in Lower West Side, Buffalo, United States.
Fargo Estate Historic District is a residential neighborhood on Buffalo's west side containing around 390 preserved buildings spread across roughly 50 acres. The area displays a mix of Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival architecture dating from the late 1800s through early 1900s.
The neighborhood grew between 1850 and 1930 from the former William Fargo estate into an established residential area. This transformation reflects Buffalo's development as a major economic center during the 1800s and early 1900s.
The Plymouth Methodist Episcopal Church, now home to the Karpeles Library and Manuscript Museum, demonstrates the neighborhood's religious roots. This repurposed building allows visitors to see how sacred spaces were adapted to serve new educational purposes while maintaining their architectural character.
Visitors can explore the neighborhood on their own or join guided walking tours to learn about the architectural details of the late 1800s buildings. The area is walkable, and many houses are visible from the streets.
The neighborhood includes Engine House No. 2 and Hook and Ladder No. 9, two preserved fire station structures that document Buffalo's firefighting heritage. A section of the Delaware Park-Front Park System along Porter Avenue also brings green space into this residential area.
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