The City of Buffalo has a lot of history. The 716 is home to several famous figures, inventions, and buildings, and while most of the historically relevant events in Buffalo took place after the city’s incorporation in 1832, there are some things worth seeing from well before that date. This is the oldest place you can possibly go in Buffalo – and its history will fascinate you.

The Coit House is the oldest home in Buffalo, built in 1815.
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The home was built years before Buffalo was even considered a city.
It was once the home to George Coit, one of the four "Fathers of Buffalo."
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The Coit House is over 4,500 square feet in size with five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The original floor plans of the home show the first ideas for the structure.
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The Coit House was built two years after the burning of the City of Buffalo during the War of 1812. It is now a private estate.

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There is a whole lot of history behind the home, as can be expected with it being the oldest place in Buffalo.
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The Coit House was almost demolished in the 1970s. It changed hands a couple times before being sold to the Allentown Association in 1999. The association originally planned to create a museum in the space.
However, a few Buffalonians had different plans for the Coit House.
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The home was sold to its current owners in 2014. Since that time, they have spent countless hours and dollars renovating and restoring the Coit House.
As of today, the home is privately owned and unavailable for tours.
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Every once in a while, the current owners open the Coit House up for tours. Stay tuned to the local news and The Coit House of Buffalo Facebook page for information on future events. Until then, feel free to take a stroll down Virginia Street to walk by the house and get a glimpse.
You can find a whole lot of information on this historic building, including several photos of the interior of the home on their Facebook page so you can take a look inside.
The Coit House of Buffalo - Facebook
If you do stop by to see the exterior, please remember to honor the privacy of the homeowners and mind your manners!

Have you ever heard of the Coit House before? If you’ve had the chance to take a tour of this oldest place in Buffalo, share your experience and photos with us in the comments below!

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