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J. Edward Nash House, 36 Nash Street (renamed for Rev. Nash in 1953) Rev. Nash was pastor of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church (to the right of Nash House in photo) from 1892 until 1953. Status: Buffalo landmark "He [along with Mary Talbert] helped organize the Niagara Movement, the forerunner to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He carried a national reputation ... "So a few years ago, when [Kevin] Cotrell, George K.] Arthur and other members of the Michigan Street Preservation Corp. entered the old Nash residence at 36 Nash St., it was like walking into a time capsule. "Nash's study had remained relatively undisturbed since his death in 1957, Inside they found a treasure trove of old books and photos. They found his sermons and speeches, which virtually tell the story of Buffalo's black history. "The home ... is destined to become a museum and research library upon completion of restoration." Photo taken 2007

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