Getting the word out about Black Rock In da Buff: Naked Words from the Naked City Pass the word about B.R.A to all that are interested in the future of our City. Bring your concerns your hopes your dreams and especially your ideas for the future of our area to this community blog share what you will. Email me at black-rock@adelphia.net with any ideas that you would like to see highlighted on this site. B.R.A

The International RR bridge was completed in 1873 the original wooden customs house seen here in black & white was used from 1873 until 1915 when a new building was erected also seen in the rear of the B/W photo. The original house sat where the railroad overpass is now located the B/W photo also shows a bit of Porter Square in the background to the right of the picture. What's wrong with this sign can you find the mistake? This entrance to Squaw Island park around 1730 Niagara St has been a long time coming. It looks vary well done and is a welcome addition to the area. The railroad over pass looks bright and colorful with it's screen printing on either side of the bridge. New lighting, railings, and landscaping complete the entrance to the best kept secret in the city more on Squaw Island at a later date.

Positive reuse shows no project is to big. Nearly Demolished the former St. Mary of the Sorrows Roman Catholic Church 938 Genesse St {Above} is now the King Center Charter School. Can this be implemented at the former St. John the Baptist R.C Church 60 Hertel or the soon to be closed St. Francis Xavier R.C Church at 149 East St.

The case of the missing plaque. Where did our plaque on the Jubille Library go. Probable made of bronze the marker to the right of the building went missing while the marker on the left remains for now shortly after the city decided to lease the building to a nearby business owner who knows nothing of the missing marker that was bolted to the foundation since day one. The city of Buffalo also has no idea of it's whereabouts do you?

249 East St. For sale at government auction.

Two years ago this house was empty and at least two large oak fireplace mantels where striped and stolen from the first floor. This house has or had i haven't seen the interior in two years oak mantels, doors,floors,heavy trim and wains coating. The last occupants of this property where into illegal activity and they did nothing to maintain this once beautifully home so it's present condition is not known.I would like to see what is under this siding i am sure there is a lot of detail covered. If any potential owner occupants are interested in this property or more pictures of this house let me know and i will see what i can find out. There is a lot of potential for this property as it sits on a nice smaller side street it offers a yard a driveway and a garage. B.R.A

I am starting this Blog to bring to attention the Great History the People the Architecture that is the fabric that helped shape Black Rock ,NY . This area of Buffalo located along the Mighty Niagara River has seen much change in the last 200 years but maybe not as much as recent . I hope to shed some light on the current issues of our Community the People, Politics, Infrastructure . I hope to receive some feedback from those that love this city and it's people your ideas and incites on how to make this once thriving area of Western New York a leader a destination something to be proud of. This Page is brand new and it is going to take some time to build so bare with me I hope to update this page as much as possible with current going on's and Pictures of the Neighborhood both new and old as I have lot's to share and I hope you do to. Black Rock Advocate