Broadway-Fillmore (formerly known as Polonia) is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, United States.[1]
Broadway-Filmore | |
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Left to right from top: Fillmore Community Church, Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, Buffalo Central Terminal, 702 Fillmore Avenue, view atop Broadway Market | |
 Interactive map of Broadway-Filmore | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City |  Buffalo |
| Named after | Polonia |
| Government | |
| • Council Member | Mitchell P. Nowakowski (D) |
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Geography
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Broadway-Fillmore is in the lower East Side of Buffalo. The neighborhood is centered along Broadway running west–east and Fillmore Avenue running north–south.
History/Culture
editBroadway-Fillmore was once home to a large Polish/Eastern European population in Buffalo. The neighborhood has long since fallen into poverty and disrepair in the mid-late 20th century.
Today a large African American population along with new immigrants are trying to breathe new life into the neighborhood.
Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik grew up here. The neighborhood later became inspiration for the song "Broadway".[2]
Notable sites
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editReferences
edit- ↑ "Buffalo Neighborhoods, University at Buffalo". Archived from the original on August 5, 2013. Retrieved March 24, 2013.
- ↑ Dye, Robert (April 15, 2020). "John Rzeznik Details Writing "Broadway" During a 'Behind the Mic' Session". American Songwriter. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
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