Welcome to the Historic Polonia District of Buffalo, New York – Home to some of the region’s most important cultural, ethnic and architectual landmarks. With the founding of St. Stanislaus Parish in 1873, the area became one of the largest Polish-American colonies in the world outside of Poland. Today the Historic Polonia District is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Western New York with nationalities from across the world calling it home. Discover century old churches, an old world public market, art-deco masterpieces and friendly neighborhood taverns. Notible sites include the Broadway Market, St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church, St. Adalbert’s Basilica, Corpus Christi Church, Buffalo Central Terminal, and The Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle.
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The Broadway Market - 999 Broadway - Click image to learn more
The Adam Mickiewicz Library - 612 Fillmore Ave. - Click image to learn more.
The Buffalo Central Terminal - Memorial Drive at Paderewski - Click image to learn more
Unique Homes of Polonia - Click image to learn more
Superman Corner, Clark & Kent Sts, Click image to learn more
St. Adalbert's Parish: Click image above to learn more.
St. Stanislaus Church - Mother Church of Polonia - Click image to learn more
Corpus Christi Church - 199 Clark Street - Click image to learn more
Polonia History - Click image to learn more
Broadway Fillmore Alive - Current News, Information on positive changes happening in the Historic Polonia District. - Click image to learn more
Polonia Features
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Sattlers Department Store- 998 Broadway - Click image to learn more
Click on image to read Polonia on Parade article, Artvoice, April 2007
HOW TO GET TO THE HISTORIC POLONIA DISTRICT
From the North: I-190 south to exit #4 (Fillmore/Smith Street). Right off the exit.
From the South: I-190 north to exit #4 (Fillmore/Smith Street). Left off the exit.
From the I-290: I-290 to I-90. 33 Expressway towards downtown Buffalo. Best Street/Science Museum exit. Left onto Best St. Right onto Fillmore.
From Canada: I-190 south to exit #4 (Fillmore/Smith Street). Right off the exit.
From Rochester & Points East: I-90. 33 Expressway towards downtown Buffalo. Best Street/Science Museum exit. Left onto Best St. Right onto Fillmore.
