North Tonawanda, New York
North Tonawanda is a city of 30,198 people in Niagara County, New York, founded in 1809.
Why visit North Tonawanda
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 82 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, Riviera Theatre, Pine Woods Park and West Canal Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 80 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in North Tonawanda
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Tonawanda had a population of 30,496. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The city is named after Tonawanda Creek, its southern border.
From the Wikipedia article North Tonawanda, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks24
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
History museum in North Tonawanda, New York state, USA
180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda
Riviera Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in North Tonawanda, New York, United States
67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in North Tonawanda, New York, United States
Dick Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Herschell–Spillman Motor Company Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic daylight factory complex located at North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York
Johann Williams Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Niagara Falls, New York, NRHP-listed
Kibler High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
High school in New York, United States
Tonawanda Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tonawanda, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Government building in North Tonawanda, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Government building in Tonawanda, New York
Railroad Museum of the Niagara Frontier
Museum · 1.6 mi
111 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes82
Dockside Inn
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, Chicken, Sandwich, Fish And Chips, Barbecue · 1.9 mi
153 Sweeney Street, North Tonawanda
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00
Joe's NY Style Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
92 Niagara Street, Tonawanda
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
71 Niagara Street, Tonawanda
Mo-We 06:00-19:00; Fr-Su 06:00-19:00
Anastasia's Artisan Bread Bakery & Coffee Shop
Bakery · 1.1 mi
236 Zimmerman Street, North Tonawanda
We-Su 08:00-13:00
Coffee & Stone
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
54 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
Tu-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Olympia Restaurant
Restaurant · Greek · 1.9 mi
3312 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-21:00
70 more on the map.
Where to stay5
B Cozy Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1200 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda
Hayat Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1182 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda
Scottish Inns
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
3930 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda
History
After the first settlers arrived in 1809, North Tonawanda became part of the town of Wheatfield, New York, in Niagara County, from May 1836. An abortive attempt at a village containing portions in two counties and two towns from January 1854 until April 1857, it was part of the Niagara County/Town of Wheatfield component, with the other portion in Erie County and the Town of Tonawanda. The experiment was abandoned after New York removed the village's North Tonawanda component. Oral history claims a dispute between merchants was the cause, but the combination of communities in two counties and two towns was unwieldy. After becoming a village on May 8, 1865 (still in the Town of Wheatfield, but as part of Martinsville, New York), North Tonawanda was incorporated as a city on April 24, 1897.
North Tonawanda is on the north side of the Erie Canal/Tonawanda Creek, across from Erie County, New York, and the communities of the City of Tonawanda and the Town of Amherst. The Town of Wheatfield borders North Tonawanda on the north and east; the Niagara River serves as its western border, as Tonawanda Creek is its southern border. North Tonawanda is the second-largest city in Niagara County, after Niagara Falls, New York.
From the History section of North Tonawanda, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
7375 Nash Road, North Tonawanda
Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
630 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda
Saint Christopher Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.9 mi
2660 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
65 Main Street, North Tonawanda
Grace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
375 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
383 Wheatfield Street, North Tonawanda
St Mary and St Moses Coptic Orthodox Church
Church · Coptic Orthodox · 0.8 mi
344 Wheatfield Street, North Tonawanda
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Charter School For Applied Technologies
School · 5.8 mi
2303 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo
Healthcare8
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
3909 Forest Parkway, North Tonawanda
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
3190 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst
Map of North Tonawanda
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 3.2 in | 22.9 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 17°F | 2.4 in | 16.1 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 2.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 18.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for N Tonawanda (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Niagara County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2022-11-20: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-12: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Kenmore 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Eggertsville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Niagara Falls 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Buffalo 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Cheektowaga 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Lockport 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Depew 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Lancaster 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Lackawanna 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Batavia 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 64 US Post Office North Tonawanda 2, Florence88, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Renewal Church - fmr First Baptist Church - North Tonawanda, New York - 20220601, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Speedway gas station, Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, New York - 20221109, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NFTA Metro Bus 25 @ Mid-City Plaza, North Tonawanda, New York - 20210728, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hook & Ladder No. 2 fire hall, North Tonawanda, New York - 20230207, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Payne Avenue High School, North Tonawanda, New York - 20211123, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Czestochowa RC Church, North Tonawanda, New York - 20230126, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Lady of Czestochowa School (former), North Tonawanda, New York - 20201117, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Felician convent, Our Lady of Czestochowa RC Church, North Tonawanda, New York - 20230126, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Redeemed Christian Church of God - fmr St. Joseph RC Church and School - North Tonawanda, New York - 20230211, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara River at Veterans Park, North Tonawanda, New York - 20230126, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carrie B. Root memorial entrance gate, Pine Woods Park, North Tonawanda, New York - 20230401, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Playground and shelters at Pine Woods Park, North Tonawanda, New York - 20230401, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allan Herschell Carousel Factory, November 2008, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Riviera from the Stage, Dheckler510, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herschell–Spillman Motor Company Complex May 14, Pubdog, CC0
- North Tonawanda Carnegie Library Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Johann Williams Farm Jun 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- North Tonawanda Post Office Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ). Original uploader was Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- US Post Office Tonawanda NY Sep 12, Pubdog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kibler High Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Tonawanda Armory Nov 2008, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- The Dick Block No. Tonawanda NY Sep 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Ghostlight Theatre 002, Paranormal Skeptic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Apple pie stratification, Nick Quaranto, CC BY-SA 2.0
- GeorgeLowryMiddleSchool, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GeorgeLowryMiddleSchoolFrontEntrance, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sweat Bee, James Johnston, CC BY 3.0
- NorthTonawandaNewYorkMiddleSchool, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Automobile roof (17388959676), boviate, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Amazing Native Flowers (9356586085), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- NY 265 and NY 384 sb at NY 429, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- James DeGraff House, Alyshkalia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Finding Flowers in the Woods (9359365312), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- PineWoodsParkNorthTonawandaNewYork, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NY 265 and NY 384 sb at NY 429 Truck, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Student takes SNAP! close up photo. (31292532750), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region, Public domain
- Wurlitzer 153 Duplex, Draconichiaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HerschellCarrouselFactoryFaceOn, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HerschellCarrouselFactoryOblique, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
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