Buffalo, New York

About

Buffalo is a city located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 261,310 and a population density of 1,922 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 254,479 inhabitants.

The city was created 192 years ago in 1831.

Buffalo is a city located in western New York on the shores of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls. With a metro population of 1.1 million, it is the second largest city in New York after NYC.

History and Origins

Buffalo originated as a trading post in the 1780s. Its strategic location fueled growth into a manufacturing powerhouse.

Key historical facts:

• Originated as a stop on trade routes near the Buffalo River
• Became a major railroad hub in the mid-1800s
• Grew rapidly as a industrial center including iron, steel, and grain milling
• Hit hard by decline of U.S. manufacturing starting in the 1960s

Economy and Major Industries

While no longer a manufacturing hub, major sectors today include healthcare, education, tourism, corporate services, and manufacturing. Top employers are:

• Kaleida Health
• M&T Bank
• Catholic Health System
• University at Buffalo
• Rich Products Corporation

Attractions and Things to Do

Popular sites include:

• Niagara Falls, Canada just 30 minutes away
• Architecture tours showcasing beautiful buildings
• Botanical Gardens and nature preserves
• Professional sports teams like the Buffalo Bills and Sabres
• Excellent museums such as the Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Buffalo is a historic, cultural destination undergoing an economic and tourism resurgence.

Quick Facts about Buffalo

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Geography

Buffalo is located at 42°53'11"N 78°52'42"W (42.8864500, -78.8783700).

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People born in Buffalo, including physicist Robert W. Boyd, professional wrestler Lex Luger, businessman George A. Hormel, .

List

• William Sadler (American actor) he was born in 13/04/1950
• Patrick Kaleta (American ice hockey player) he was born in 08/06/1986
• Chad Michael Murray (American actor and model) he was born in 24/08/1981
• David Boreanaz (American actor, famous for Angel and Buffy) he was born in 16/05/1969
• Christine Baranski (American stage and screen actress) she was born in 02/05/1952
• Ani Di Franco (American singer-songwriter) she was born in 23/09/1970
• Frances Cleveland (First Lady of the United States (1864-1947)) she was born in 21/07/1864
• Nancy Kress (American science fiction writer) she was born in 20/01/1948
• Kristen Pfaff (American musician and singer) she was born in 26/05/1967
• Marcus Foligno (American-born Canadian ice hockey player) he was born in 10/08/1991
• Rick James (American singer, songwriter, dancer, bandleader and record producer dancer) he was born in 01/02/1948
• Rose Cleveland (First Lady of United States (1846-1918)) she was born in 13/06/1846
• Nancy Marchand (American actress) she was born in 19/06/1928
• Carol Mann (Professional golfer (1941-2018)) she was born in 03/02/1941
• Andy Kulberg (American musician) he was born in 30/04/1944
• Donald Walter Trautman (Catholic bishop) he was born in 24/06/1936
• Aaron Miller (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/08/1971
• Rob Barrett (American musician) he was born in 29/01/1969

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