Millionaires' Row Tour
It's the season to tour some of Buffalo's most prestigious old mansions. These are the enormous old homes that line Delaware Avenue between Summer and Bryant. Just driving down the avenue evokes thoughts of the incredible amount of power that made Buffalo one of the most important cities in the world. At a time there were more millionaires in 'The Queen City on the Lake' than any other city in the US. Millionaires' Row still stands as a testament to their ambition and their success.
Take a tour with Greater Buffalo, June 11th @ 10:00 am. Take an online tour with Buffalo Rising in the form of a slide show.
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