Allentown Association
The Allentown Association is comprised of a urban activists who seek to better this bohemian neighborhood by preserving the historic building stock and artistic inclinations of its residents. From the association:
Designated a local preservation district in 1978 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1980, Allentown is one of the first and largest residential historic districts in the United States. The Allentown Historic Preservation District is bound by North Street to the north, Main Street to the East, Edward Street to the South, and Plymouth to the West, and is walking distance from downtown Buffalo, the West Village, the Elmwood Village, the Fruit Belt neighborhood, and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
For the past forty-three years, the Allentown Association has dedicated itself to enhancing, promoting, and protecting Allentown's unique historic environs and community-wide commitment to diversity and beauty. A grassroots, volunteer civic organization with 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable status, the Association:
* Seeks to preserve the historic fabric of Allentown's residential and commercial areas,
* Strengthens the sense of community through volunteerism and engaging neighbors in community life,
* Advocates for Allentown through participation in the public arena and other local organizations, and
* Enhances the quality of life and aesthetic appeal of Allentown
Allentown Association is also home to Buffalo CarShare headquarters.
www.allentown.org
Allentown Association Inc
14 Allen St
Buffalo, NY 14202-1408
(716) 881-1024
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