Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57)
National Register of Historic Places

Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57)

Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Listed
July 27, 2018
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
100002736

About this property

Buffalo Public School No. 57, also known as Broadway Village Elementary Community School, is a historic school building located in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood of Buffalo, Erie County, New York. It was built in 1914, and is a three-story, red brick building over a full basement with Classical Revival detailing. It is connected to a one-story auditorium building by a one-story hyphen. The building was originally constructed as an addition to the original 1897 Public School No. 57, which was demolished in 1960. The school has been redeveloped as a multi-use facility including apartments, offices, and a community center. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.

Location

243 Sears St.
Buffalo, Erie County, New York
42.89292, -78.83489

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57) listed on the National Register?

Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57)?

Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57)?

The period of significance for Buffalo Public School No. 57 (PS 57) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1914.

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