Buffalo Bungalows Walking Tour

In the first decade of the twentieth century, the bungalow or Craftsman style & characterized by sheltered porches, sturdy wood moldings, earth tone colors, and interiors centered around a cozy hearth & embodied the romanticized ideal of the American home.  On this tour we will explore picturesque Tillinghast Place, a tree-lined street with a wonderful collection of bungalows, Craftsman houses, and the last home built by Frank Lloyd Wright in Buffalo.  A history of the rise of the bungalow and a brief history of this special north Buffalo neighborhood will be discussed.
This tour meets at the southeast corner of the intersection of Colvin Avenue & Tilinghast Place, Buffalo, NY 14216. Street parking is available on Tillinghast Place and other nearby streets – note that Tillinghast Place is a one-way street that must be entered from Parkside Avenue. This tour is approximately ninety minutes in length and 0.7 miles of walking.
 
Tour Procedures & Policies: 

Reservations are required for all tours, including for Explorer Pass members. Walk-ups without reservations cannot be accommodated. Tours are generally limited to a maximum of 18 people per group. 

Reservations close two hours before the tour’s scheduled start time (for example, reservations close at 8am for a 10am tour). 
To redeem an orange Explore Buffalo walking tour pass, please email explore@explorebuffalo.org at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your tour. 
The Explore Buffalo docent for your tour will have a list of tour reservations for their tour; you do not need to print or bring any tour confirmation. 

Accessibility: Please contact us at explore@explorebuffalo.org or (716) 245-3032 if you plan to attend this tour and will require accommodations or if you have questions about accessibility. 
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Tours generally proceed rain or shine. In the event of weather that requires a tour cancellation, we will contact registered tour guests in advance of the tour. 
See our FAQs page for our refund policy and answers to other questions.
By confirming your reservation for any Explore Buffalo tour, you acknowledge and accept Explore Buffalo’s tour policies.