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Neighborhood “Assets” Second in a Series


The 25 block Masten neighborhood between Main/Jefferson – Ferry /Utica is full of existing cultural "assets" and quicly developing into a nascent arts and education community. The first Neighborhood “Asset” I featured is presented here. The only new library being constructed here in Erie County! This was the first Neighborhood "Asset" I featured.

African-Amercian Cultural Center

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The African-American Cultural Center is located at 350 Masten Avenue, two blocks away from the recently abandoned Buffalo Traditional High School. The center is also the home of the Paul Robeson Theatre. The center was established in 1958 and is the first black cultural institution established here in WNY.

Check out the website for the African-American Cultural Center.

Imagine the possibilities for students and residents collaborating and working with the dynamic arts and educational programs here in this corner of Masten. The neighborhood Main/Jefferson – Ferry/Utica has an emerging synergy. The Apollo Theater around the corner on Jefferson the new Robert Coles inspired public library, Artspace a few block away on Main. The school site formerly occupied by Buffalo Traditional High School will make an exciting permanent home for BAVPA – Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts under the new school re-organization program.

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