Columbus Park (Buffalo, New York) Explained

Columbus Park
Location:641–649 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14201
Map:New York#USA
Coordinates:42.9062°N -78.8985°W

Columbus Park is a park located in Buffalo, New York along Porter Avenue and Niagara Street at 641–649 Niagara St. It is one of the oldest parks in Buffalo, and lies within the Prospect Hill Historic District but is not a contributing property to the district.[1] A statue of Christopher Columbus was added in 1952.[2] The statue was removed on 10 July 2020.[3] The same day, city officials announced that the Park would be renamed with no mention of Columbus. The new name will involve someone that better honors the contributions and sacrifices of Italian Americans.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Prospect Hill Historic District.
  2. Web site: Your Pocket Parks . Olmsted Parks Conservancy . 19 September 2019.
  3. McShea, Keith & Sommer, Mark (10 July 2020). Statue comes down in Christopher Columbus Park; name change will follow. Buffalo News. Retrieved 10 July 2020.

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