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Black Rock takes its name from a black asphalt formation near School Street. The rock was removed in 1825 during the digging of the Erie Canal. With the construction of the Erie Canal, a lock was built near the foot of Austin Street. The lock laid the foundation for the forming of a commercial development of the neighborhood.
Howell Street
155 – Bonnie Pendergast. Recycled most items from the trash, repainted and refurbished. A country cottage-type of garden with many cute sights, including a handmade lighthouse.
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Prior to the 1890’s, establishment of the Riverside area was primarily a rural retreat from the city. The Black Rock Land Company sold the site of Riverside Park to be included in the Buffalo Park System. Riverside Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in 1898 which boasted a scenic outlook of the Erie Canal and Niagara River. All Saints Church was founded in 1911 and the remainder of the area developed through the 1950’s.
Argus Street
108 – James Lengyel. Special features include pond with fish, fairy statues in back yard with herbs, roses, and more.
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114 – Sharon and John Adler. Ornamental trees, a natural-looking rock garden with succulents, roses and perennials fill this yard. You must see the back yard!
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Baxter Street
73 – Robin Lengyel. Come and enjoy some country serenity with many statues, annuals, perennials and a pond with fountains and a floating deck.
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Beatrice Avenue
77 – Rosemary Fudella. A mixture of flowers, vegetables and herbs is joined by 85 Beatrice
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85 – Bonnie Eschborn. A large city lot full of trees, perennials, annuals, trellises, hanging baskets and decorations. Visitors are welcome to rest a spell! This connects with 77 Beatrice.
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Crowley Avenue
219 – Larry Weatherbee. Mainly perennials with solar fountains and many solar lights. A hot tub, too. Flowers blossom all spring and summer long.
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253 – Jim and Michelle Schmitt. A terrific mix of herbs, annuals, perennials and shrubs throughout this garden. Unique containers and reclaimed materials along with an apple and Japanese maple.
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Doyle Avenue
84 – William Collins Jr. A variety of plants in neatly arranged flower beds with stone detail greet visitors.
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Kenmore Avenue
2220 – Corinne Alessi. Large front yard with statues, a variety of flowers and fountain features.
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Riverside Avenue
356 – William and Jennifer Little. See a colorful combination of lilies, roses, clematis, black-eyed susans, lambs ear and more.
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Roesch Avenue
50 – Gina Martinez. A neat arrangement of roses, daylilies, and hanging baskets.
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350 – Wayne & Marlene Grabenstatter. Flowers, fountain and figurines are in thefront. See an expanded fish pond with flowers
in the back yard.
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Wiley Place
77 – Fredrick Pagels and Darlene Sadkowski. A mix of perennials with driftwood and wind chimes give an airy feeling to this garden.
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The West Hertel community began its development prior to the turn of the 20th century when the Holland Land Company and other land speculators began to take advantage of the expanding City of Buffalo. The newest neighborhood formed around Smith Road, named after a prominent farmer, that later became known as Hertel Avenue.
Pavonia Street
56 – A quaint garden with a variety of annuals and perennials with an herb garden mixed in.
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St. Florian Street
51 – Margaret Szczepaniec. A mix of beauty and function, this garden showcases vegetable boxes, annuals and perennials. This garden also has several water features and a secret oasis.
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59 – Al Szczepaniec. This whimsical, postage stamp sized garden makes tremendous use of its limited space. A mix of annuals, perennials and features its trademarked jewel-toned path.
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93 – Frank and Wanda Ziolkowski. A hibiscus-lined driveway leads to a delightful backyard where a mix of flowers and vegetables create a peaceful setting.
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Simon Street
70 – Kathleen and Margherita Sperandeo. Roses and other perennials mixed with annuals in a park-like setting featuring a gazebo and an arbor, making this a relaxing oasis both day and evening.
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71 – Ben and Kathleen Sperandeo. A kaleidoscope of color featuring perennials, annuals, fruits, and vegetables, some uncommon to the area. Many fountains and an arbor make this a restful spot.
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Tuxedo Place
23- Mary Bunich. A 60+ year old magnolia, mature yews and boxwood grace this home. See a mountain ash, Japanese maple, perennials; a bird bath and fountain are tucked between cedars.
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