Kingsmen Motorcycle Club clubhouse demolition, 322 Oliver Street, photos (Dennis Reed Jr., 2026-11-07).gal
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Title
Kingsmen Motorcycle Club clubhouse demolition, 322 Oliver Street, photos (Dennis Reed Jr., 2026-11-07).gal
Description
The clubhouse at 322 Oliver Street had been a boarding house since about 1910.
From about 1973-1984 it was home to another costumed set: Swiftwater Tribe 585, Improved Order of Red Men (the Redmen used the Ukranian Hall from about 1949, "Redmen's Hall" at 138 Miller in 1956).
Kingsmen 'rep' buys Swiftwater
Tonawanda News 1984-02-01
A representative of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club has purchased the Swiftwater Social Club, 322 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, according to the Swiftwater attorney. Attorney Roger Niemel said the property was purchased by John Piatt of Lockport, a representative of the motorcycle club. The selling price was not disclosed.
Mr. Niemel said representatives of the motorcycle club, in advance of the sale, canvassed adjacent neighbors and assured them there would be no disturbances in the building. Mr. Niemel said the building
will be used for social purposes.
Fulton link to 1986 complaint of un-Sunday-like behavior at the club.
From about 1973-1984 it was home to another costumed set: Swiftwater Tribe 585, Improved Order of Red Men (the Redmen used the Ukranian Hall from about 1949, "Redmen's Hall" at 138 Miller in 1956).
Kingsmen 'rep' buys Swiftwater
Tonawanda News 1984-02-01
A representative of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club has purchased the Swiftwater Social Club, 322 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, according to the Swiftwater attorney. Attorney Roger Niemel said the property was purchased by John Piatt of Lockport, a representative of the motorcycle club. The selling price was not disclosed.
Mr. Niemel said representatives of the motorcycle club, in advance of the sale, canvassed adjacent neighbors and assured them there would be no disturbances in the building. Mr. Niemel said the building
will be used for social purposes.
Fulton link to 1986 complaint of un-Sunday-like behavior at the club.
Date
2026-11-07
Citation
“Kingsmen Motorcycle Club clubhouse demolition, 322 Oliver Street, photos (Dennis Reed Jr., 2026-11-07).gal,” North Tonawanda History, accessed November 12, 2026, https://nthistory.com/items/show/5100.