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Karpeles Manuscript Library (North Hall)

The brainchild of California real estate magnate David Karpeles, the Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world's largest privately-owned collection of historic documents and manuscripts. The library consists of twelve branches nationwide, including two in Buffalo: North Hall in the former First Church of Christ, Scientist in Allentown, and Porter Hall on the West Side. Traveling exhibits, highlighting historic documents of all descriptions, rotate among all twelve branches.

Address
220 North St
Getting there
Metro Bus 7 or 20
Hours
Thu-Sat 11AM-4PM
Price
Free

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.