Broadway-Fillmore (formerly known as Polonia) is a neighborhood in
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is a Administrative divisions of New York (state), city in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York and county seat of Erie County, New York, Erie County. It lies in Western New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie, at the head of ...
, United States.
Geography
Broadway-Fillmore is in the lower East Side of Buffalo. The neighborhood is centered along Broadway running west–east and Fillmore Avenue running north–south.
History/Culture
Broadway-Fillmore was once home to a large
Polish/Eastern European population in Buffalo. The neighborhood has long since fallen into poverty and disrepair in the mid-late 20th century.
Today a large African American population along with new immigrants are trying to breathe new life into the neighborhood.
Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band based in Buffalo, New York, composed of lead vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik, bassist and vocalist Robby Takac, as well as several rotating members since its formation in 1986.
After starting ...
lead singer
John Rzeznik grew up here. The neighborhood later became inspiration for the song
"Broadway".
Notable sites
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Broadway MarketSaint Adalbert Basilica*
Buffalo Central Terminal
Buffalo Central Terminal is a historic former railroad station in Buffalo, New York. An active station from 1929 to 1979, the 17-story Art Deco style station was designed by architects Fellheimer & Wagner for the New York Central Railroad. The ...
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Corpus Christi Church
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Saint Stanislaus Church
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Saint John Kanty Church
See also
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Neighborhoods of Buffalo, New York
References
External links
Broadway Fillmore Alive
Neighborhoods in Buffalo, New York
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