The North Park neighborhood of Buffalo is about 8km north of downtown Buffalo, and was one of the last neighborhoods to be developed in the city, primarily between 1890 and 1930, with a pause until filling out after World War 2. The primary housing is "Buffalo Double" which are 2-story homes with similar apartments on each floor. In addition, the homes typically have full basements and attics, many of which have been converted to additional apartments or living space, and the height of these homes can often reach 10 to 15 meters height above street level. There are also numerous apartment buildings and single family homes. The area has recently become very popular, and home prices and have more than doubled in just the last few years.
The photos are from a (very) early weekend morning, primarily the area near one of the main business strips along Hertel Avenue, approximately 4 sq km. The neighborhood extends well beyond this area, and all of the areas not shown are similar to these representative images.
Most of the area is residential;
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Doubles predominate in much of the area north of Hertel Avenue.
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Directly adjacent to the homes, Hertel Avenue is home of the Little Italy section of Buffalo, although it has become more of a melting pot in recent years.
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Recent mural added to side of old post office building.
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In the last year several other buildings have been receiving new murals.
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A few more Hertel Avenue images:
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Residential areas adjacent to Hertel:
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Turrets seemed to be very popular at the turn of the 20th Century in Buffalo.
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Very few row houses were built in Buffalo, but a few exist in the neighborhood.
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House with the flag of the City of Buffalo, which is now seen on several homes in the area.
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