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Scherer Furniture

Buffalo's oldest furniture store has been in the same handsome brick building at the corner of Genesee and Oak Streets, across the road from the Genesee Gateway, since 1897. Even as similar businesses fled for the suburbs, the loyal customers of Scherer Furniture have continued to travel here from all over the region to purchase quality products including solid oak, cherry and hardwood furnishings for every room in the house, made by renowned manufacturers such as Statton, Wesley Hall, Lexington, Colonial, and Hallagan and sold at reasonable prices with delivery and setup included. Free parking is provided.

Address: 124 Genesee St.
Getting there: Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza
Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM, Mon & Thu till 8PM
Website: schererfurniture.com (opens in a new tab)

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