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In Buffalo, New York:
Celebrating
our
Old First Ward
Neighborhood!
Experience the excitement,
fun, and heritage with us
in Buffalo's legendary

Old First Ward!
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​Pics of the Inner Harbor on the legendary Buffalo River in the historic Old First Ward.  Shots taken from Mutual Riverfront Park & Kayak Launch, 41 Hamburg St. at South St., very near The Barrel Factory and Lakeward Spirits!
​Great neighbors and great times in
Buffalo's legendary Old First Ward!
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"The Barrel Factory" is very proud to also be cheerleaders of the renaissance currently happening in Buffalo's Old First Ward and the surrounding area!

We are located opposite the famous, iconic tavern, Gene McCarthy's, and just yards from the new Mutual Riverfront Park and Kayak Launch on the legendary Buffalo River.  As our historic structure is finally renovated and re-purposed, usage will include several new and expanding local artisan/craftsman-type businesses, bringing even more activity and excitement to a great, historic Buffalo neighborhood.  

Other nearby neighbors include the historic Our Lady of Perpetual Help church (1897), Old First Ward Community Association (home of the Shamrock Run), Waterfront Memories and More Heritage Center (at Mutual Riverfront Park), Buffalo River Fest Park, Buffalo RiverWorks, and others.  Just across the water are our good friends at Silo City. 

​Also In close proximity are the Cobblestone District, Canalside, Harborcenter, Downtown, Larkin Square, the Valley, Riverbend, Coca Cola Field, Seneca Casino, Pierce Arrow Museum, Buffalo Naval and Military Park/Veterans Walk, and more!

Area Map & useful links!
"The First Ward built Buffalo and, to some degree, America. The industries that blossomed along the shores of the Buffalo River and Lake Erie are largely responsible for creating Buffalo as a manufacturing and industrial powerhouse from the early 1800s through the mid-1900s. Buffalo’s industrial strength fueled American economic growth and expansion." - PBS WNED-TV documentary "Buffalo's First Ward"

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Click to enlarge panorama. Old First Ward mural depicting past & present by local artist Vinny Alejandro. Photo by © Gerard McIntyre Photography, used with permission.

Historic Buffalo River pics in the Old First Ward:

Learn more:

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"Against the Grain"
The History of Buffalo's First Ward

by Timothy Bohen

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"The First Ward"    A Trilogy

by Richard Sullivan


The area's grain & malting heritage can be seen across the Buffalo River from The Barrel Factory in these Silo City pics at the Perot Elevator & Malt House:
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Old First Ward visual!

OFW Events!
OFW Gallery!
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Old First Ward gateway at Ohio St.!
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Greenway sign near the Ohio St. lift bridge!
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Old First Ward Community Association!

Learn about The Barrel Factory:
Our Building!

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Click to enlarge 1915 map that shows part of the Old First Ward!

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Check ​out
The Barrel Factory's 
history:
Historical Highlights!
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Unearthed outside The Barrel Factory: circa 1840-1870 ink bottle with spout from Asia. Probably traveled to Buffalo on the Erie Canal!

​Buffalo River/Old First Ward
Tours and Special Activities!
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  • ​Buffalo Pedal Tours (tours are year-round)
  • ​RideGoSo (tours are year-round)
  • Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tours (tours are year-round)
  • ​Explore Buffalo (walking tours are seasonal)
  • Elevator Alley Kayak (kayak tours are seasonal; store open year-round)
  • Explore Buffalo (kayak tours are seasonal) ​​

​The Barrel Factory & Lakeward Spirits are open on Thurs. at 5 to 10 PM, Fri. at 3 to 11 PM, Sat. at noon to 11 PM, & Sun. noon to 5 PM!

Welcome!
Home
​
Lakeward Spirits!
​Where To Buy!
Pressure Drop Brewing!
​Buffalo's Best Cucina!
​Bar Cultivar!
​Snowy Owl Kombucha!

Elevator Alley Kayak!
​Event Center!
Our Building
​Construction Update!
In the News!

Historical Highlights!
Barrel Factory Gallery

Our Old First Ward Neighborhood!
​
Old First Ward Community Events!
Old First Ward Gallery!
OLPH Restoration!

Map & Useful Links!
Contact Us!
You must be 21 years old or older to visit this website!
​Always drink responsibly.
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The Barrel Factory & Lakeward Spirits are 
proud Event Sponsors of Buffalo's
​ Shamrock Run!
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The Barrel Factory
Old First Ward
​65 Vandalia Street, 
cor. of Republic & Hamburg Sts., 
Buffalo, NY  14204
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Lakeward Spirits
  • Home
  • Lakeward Spirits!
    • Where To Buy!
  • Pressure Drop Brewing!
  • Buffalo's Best Cucina!
  • Bar Cultivar!
  • Snowy Owl Kombucha!
  • Elevator Alley Kayak!
  • Event Center!
  • Our Building!
    • Construction Update!
    • In the News!
    • Historical Highlights!
    • Barrel Factory Gallery
  • Our Old First Ward Neighborhood!
  • Old First Ward Community Events!
  • Old First Ward Gallery!
  • OLPH Restoration!
  • Map & Useful Links!
  • Contact Us!
  • Old First Ward Republic St. Greenway
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