If you live or work in the Winspear Extension area of Buffalo,  you may have heard about the good news… Your neighborhood has been designated as a National Register Historic District! When we received notice from SHPO, Bernice Radle commented “It isn’t everyday we get a new historic district to celebrate – the standards are high and Winspear meets them.” Our Executive Director also displayed gratitude to the folks working behind the scenes on this project, saying  “Thank you to everyone who worked very hard to make this a reality!  This is a big day for Buffalo!”

The Winspear Extension is a neighborhood with a rich history and architectural heritage, featuring hundreds of homes in a variety of styles, including: Bungalow, American Foursquare, and Colonial Revival. The neighborhood was designed for the city’s emerging middle class by a sole-developer in the early Twentieth Century, and it reflects the social and economic changes that shaped Buffalo in the 1920’s and 30’s. The historic district encompasses the properties along Winspear Avenue and Highgate Avenue, along with portions of Suffolk Street, Orleans Street and Rounds Avenue. Now, the Winspear Extension district is joining the ranks of over 95,000 historic places across the country that represent the nation’s diverse and shared history.

If you live in the Winspear Extension District, you have a great opportunity to save money and preserve history at the same time. How? By taking advantage of the historic tax credits that you now qualify for on the state and federal level. These tax credits can cover up to 40% of the costs of repairing and restoring your historic home, while keeping its unique character and charm. If you’d like to learn how you can save 20% to 40% on your next home renovation project, sign up for Preservation Buffalo Niagara’s free Historic Homeowner Tax Credit Workshop.

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