Overview

Our power lies in neighborhood participation.
Together we will work as a united neighborhood to preserve,
protect, and beautify our unique and distinctive area.

Our Vision and Goals

We are very proud of our historic, tree-canopied, neighborhood, which showcases the work of famous local architects and many classic styles dating back well into the 1800's. With the 1978 designation of the Linwood Historic Preservation District by the City of Buffalo (see our history tab), residents have banded together to help nurture and protect this unique community, and the Linwood Preservation District and Friends was born.

As our community and membership evolves, so do our goals. We are working to make progress on the following:

• Education and History: to assemble/ develop a collection of histories on private houses and properties, and to provide education and information to residents and visitors;
• District Identity and Beautification: to create a distinctive gateway at the main entrance of our "neighborhood" at North St. and Linwood, and to enhance / standardize the streetscape;
• Promotion of Linwood as a Community: to develop a sense of community, to increase membership, and to develop an emergency protocol;
• Fundraising: to develop fundraising activities to support Association goals and projects.

For more information on these and other projects, see the activities tab.

Association Documents

• Welcome Brochure (PDF, April 2011)
• Bylaws (PDF, Nov. 17, 2010)
• State of the Association (PDF, January 2012)
• State of the Association (PDF, January 2011)

Contact Information

Ramona Whittaker, President
Voicemail: (716) 939-1546
Box 176, Buffalo, NY 14209
historiclinwood@gmail.com

Association Membership

Benefits

Membership in our association participate in our social events, collaborate in our group activities, plus those who live within our bylaw boundaries have full voting rights.

How to Join

If you reside or own property or run a business on Linwood Avenue or adjoining streets, we welcome your membership in our block association. To join, please complete and mail the membership form (pdf) to Box 176, Buffalo, NY 14209 or just bring it to our next meeting!

Annual Dues: Family ($25); Business ($40); Renter ($15)

Pay your Membership Dues Online

Family Membership $25.00 Business Membership $40.00 Renter Membership $15.00

Donations

We would happily accept any additional funds you might wish to contribute to our vision. (Please be advised: we are not tax-exempt.)