Historic Plymouth Avenue in the
Kleinhans Neighborhood:
A Survey of the History and Structures
of Plymouth Avenue
from Hudson Street to Porter Avenue in Buffalo, New York
By Christopher N. Brown
2008
Time Line of Significant Events Affecting Plymouth Avenue Neighborhood (PAGE 1)
Introduction (3)
History of Plymouth Avenue From Hudson Street to Pennsylvania Street (3)
Barker and Sidway Families (3)
Impact of Streetcars on Area Development (10)
History of Plymouth Avenue from Pennsylvania Street to Jersey Street and Porter Avenue (44)
East Side of Plymouth Avenue (45)
West Side of Plymouth Avenue (63)
Kleinhans Music Hall (79)
Plymouth Avenue Abandonment and Reclamation (82)
Kleinhans Community Association Addresses Neighborhood Issues (83)
Conclusion (88)
Appendix A - Architectural and Historical Assessment (Page 90)
Existing Structures at a Glance (90)
Relevant Victorian Architectural Styles (92)
Structure Reference (Page 94)..... (Page 101) ...... (Page 111) ......(Page 121)
Appendix B - Biographies of relevant Architects and Builders (130)
Endnotes and General References (145)
Plymouth Avenue North of Porter Avenue) (155)
Index (157)
