Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as Asbury-Delaware Methodist Church, is a historic

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located at Buffalo in

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. It was constructed in two phases between 1871 and 1876 and is a distinct example of High Victorian Gothic ecclesiastical architecture. ''Note:'' This includes an
''Accompanying seven photographs''
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, and known as "The Church" or "Babeville". It was listed on the

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in 2003.

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External links

Asbury Delaware Avenue Methodist Church / Babeville, Buffalo as an Architectural Museum website
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