12th Annual Parkside Tour of Homes

Sunday, May 16, 2010, 11:30 am - 4:30 p.m.

The Parkside Community Association presents the 12th Annual Tour of Homes on Sunday, May 16th from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. This popular tour will have TEN outstanding homes for you to explore. Visitors are promised a fascinating look inside historical residences in Buffalo's beautiful Historic District of Parkside. Some of the homes reflect their 19th century origin in architectural style with their interiors and furnishings. Others offer an exciting contemporary approach to city living. Onsite docents will provide history of the homes and will be available for questions.

Come see for yourself why Parksiders and out-of-towners alike say this event is the best tour. The tour begins at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the corner of Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue in Buffalo. Information, tickets, and maps will be available at the start of the tour. Tickets prices are $13 for PCA members, $15 in advance, and $20 the day of the event. Advance tickets can be obtained by visiting the PCA office, 2318 Main Street in Buffalo or by calling the office at 838-1240 during regular business hours. Proceeds benefit the continuing work of the Parkside Community Association. No children under the age of twelve please. Event is held rain or shine.

The Parkside Community Association is Buffalo?s oldest, largest and most active neighborhood associations in the City of Buffalo. The Parkside area contains superb examples of such diverse architectural styles such as the American Four Square, Victorian, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and the Arts & Crafts bungalow. The 1880 thru 1930 building period includes designs by prominent local architects E.B. Green and William Sydney Wicks.

Parkside is adjacent to Frederick Law Olmsted?s Delaware Park, The Buffalo Zoo, and the Main-Amherst business district.

13th Annual Parkside Garden Tour

Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

As a counterpoint to Buffalo's undeserved reputation for almost year-round winters, Queen City natives have traditionally had a keen interest in gardening. To celebrate the glorious Eden that is Buffalo summer, the Parkside Community Association is sponsoring its 13th Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, June 27, 2010, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This self guided tour is a great opportunity to see outdoor city living at its best.

The Garden Tour starts in the heart of Parkside, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, on the corner of Jewett Parkway and Summit Avenue, right across from Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House complex. Information and maps will be available the day of the tour. Over 50 gardens will be displayed, from modest rock gardens to meticulous front-to-back landscaping. A $5 donation to the PCA is appreciated.

Parkside is a Frederick Law Olmsted designed neighborhood and is adjacent to the Buffalo Zoo and Delaware Park. The well maintained turn-of-the-century Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes provide a picturesque accent while enjoying the Garden Tour. Parkside is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.