Ulrich's

Ulrich's Tavern on Ellicott Street

Ulrich's dates back to 1868. One of, if not  Buffalo's Oldest Tavern finds itself front row to the city's newest revival in the medical corridor on  Ellicott Street. True to its heritage, the tavern still serves a German menu in an interior that hasn't changed much in 149 years. The historic structure is 90% tavern and 10% museum. Check out the great old photos of Buffalo that adorn the walls and possibly get a little history lesson from the staff if the mood strikes them.

St. Michael's

St. Michael's Church

Saint Michael's Roman Catholic Church was constructed in 1867. The present structure replaced the small wooden church originally built in 1852, after the founding of the parish born out of a split with parishioners from nearby St. Louis. The parish was responsible for starting Canisius College, which was originally located near the church. Facing Washington St., with Ellicot St. to the rear of the property, the church was flanked by the Washington Market a/k/a Chippewa Market. The large open air market was a centerpiece of commerce in the city for many years. Today, sadly, it is a very large parking lot that takes up a city block. That being said, it is a fine looking parking lot. The interior of St. Michael's was completely rebuilt after a fire in the early sixties, giving it a more minimalist feel in comparison to its more ornate contemporaries.

Greetings From Buffalo

Mural on Washington Market Wall

We spotted this mural on the wall of the Washington Market. The colorful artwork and salutation brightened an otherwise dreary January day on Ellicot Street. If you want to send a cool digital postcard to someone, then this is your photo-op waiting to happen. Artist Casey William Milbrand created this positive instagram-ready work back in October, #greetingsfrombuffalo.

Old Post Office

Old Post Office

You had me at gargoyles. The Old Buffalo Central Post Office opened in 1901 for the heafty sum of 1.5 million dollars. The Ellicot Street location served as Post Office for over sixty years. The Gothic Revival buiding later became the city campus of Erie Community College in 1981. A decade earlier the structure had been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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