Buffalo General Electric Complex
National Register of Historic Places

Buffalo General Electric Complex

Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Listed
May 25, 2018
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100002509

Location

960-996 Busti Ave & 990 Niagara St.
Buffalo, Erie County, New York
42.91002, -78.90059

Significance

Buffalo General Electric Complex is a building in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2018, under reference number 100002509. It is recognized for its significance in Architecture, Commerce and Industry.

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCEINDUSTRY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Buffalo General Electric Complex listed on the National Register?

Buffalo General Electric Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Buffalo General Electric Complex?

Buffalo General Electric Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Buffalo General Electric Complex?

The period of significance for Buffalo General Electric Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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