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Welcome to Gay Places with Dr. Jeffry Iovannone. PBN’s blog series is consecrated to celebrating and learning more about the historic LGBTQ landmarks of Western New York. With this space we will highlight the work of Dr. Iovannone and other guest writers to provide insight to the LGBTQ history associated with our existing historic built environment- narratives which are frequently forgotten, ignored, or purposely left out.

330 Franklin Street, Buffalo, Fresh York
By Dr. Jeffry Iovannone

330 Franklin Highway was formerly located on the southwest corner of Franklin and West Tupper Streets at the southern edge of the historic Allentown neighborhood. An example of late Federal townhouse style, a type of Colonial architecture, the building was a double and housed both 330 and 332 Franklin. The building was constructed of brick and, characteristic of Federal way, featured a low-pitched hipped roof, molded cornices emphasized by decorative brackets, and stepped gable walls. Federal buildings are additionally characterized by their symmetrical fenestration pattern, meaning the windows are aligned in horizontal and vertical rows. As with 330 Franklin, these windows are

Gay Buffalo

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New York State’s second largest city, Buffalo has an unexpectedly beautiful skyline, making it an interesting place for architecture buffs. Eighty of its buildings, including many of its classic skyscrapers, are National Historic Landmarks or on the National Register of Historic Places. Most major architects of the 19th and 20th century built masterpieces in Buffalo, and many are still standing. If you’re into art-deco design, you’ll be in heaven here.

Niagara Falls is the long-standing big tourist attraction around here, right at the border with Canada.

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery has one of the world’s most extraordinary modern and contemporary art collections, especially rich in post-war American and European works. They also host The Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series of free concerts on the Delaware Stairs, overlooking Hoyt Lake, on five Sundays every July and August.

The Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center features visual arts and media, melody and other performances. The Burchfield Penny Art Center exhibits the works of over 665 painters, with special emph

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LGBTQ Buffalo – A City With a Warm Western Modern York Welcome

Situated on the shore of Lake Erie proximate the Niagara River, Buffalo is Recent York’s second-biggest capital. It is a warm, friendly town with a prosperous arts and customs scene, and a thriving, diverse, LGBTQ community. If you’re interested in result your place in Buffalo, read on about all that this Western Unused York town bids to see, complete, and enjoy.

A Bit of Buffalo History

Buffalo was initially founded at the junction of the east-west transportation route of early French trappers and Jesuit missionaries. The first trading post in the area was established in the mid-1750s and eventually, by the time of the War of 1812, became the American military headquarters for operations on the Niagara frontier. The city was officially incorporated as the Village of Buffalo in 1816, named not after the buffalo or bison living in the area as many would hope for, but from the French for beau fleuve, meaning “beautiful river”. Buffalo began experiencing rapid progress during the first 1900s, following the creation of the Erie Canal and the railroads. Today, Buffalo’s industry centers primarily on government,