National Register of Historic Places

Public School No. 60

Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Listed
August 17, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14000489

About this property

Public School No. 60, also known as Riverside Academy, is a historic school building located in the Riverside neighborhood of Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The original section was built in 1897, and is a three-story, 12 bay, "I"-plan red brick building with Renaissance Revival detailing. It sits on a raised basement and features polychrome, stepped façade, quoining, and classical entrances. A substantial three-story rear addition was built in 1922 and includes an auditorium. The building has been converted to accommodate 68 units of affordable housing. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

Location

238 Ontario St.
Buffalo, Erie County, New York
42.95134, -78.90327

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Conjocta Creek 1814
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Engagement at Conjocta Creek / Scajaquada Creek 1814
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1.9 mi
Battle of Conjocta Creek (Buff Creek, Aug 1814)
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When was Public School No. 60 listed on the National Register?

Public School No. 60 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Public School No. 60?

Public School No. 60 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Public School No. 60?

The period of significance for Public School No. 60 is recorded as the industrial era.

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