Broadway-Fillmore, Buffalo Explained

Official Name:Broadway-Filmore
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Named For:Polonia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Name2: Buffalo
Leader Name:Mitchell P. Nowakowski
Leader Title:Council Member
Leader Party:D

Broadway-Fillmore (formerly known as Polonia) is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York.[1]

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 lead singer John Rzeznik grew up here. The neighborhood later became inspiration for the song "Broadway".[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20130805162609/http://library.buffalo.edu/maps/buffalo-wnymaps/buffalo_neighborhoods.php . dead . August 5, 2013. Buffalo Neighborhoods, University at Buffalo. March 24, 2013.
  2. Web site: Dye . Robert . 2020-04-15 . John Rzeznik Details Writing "Broadway" During a 'Behind the Mic' Session . 2022-04-18 . American Songwriter . en-US.