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Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect: Miscellaneous, Unknown, & Unbuilt

Louise Blanchard Bethune (1856–1913) the first woman to practice as a professional architect in the United States
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Bethune, Bethune, Fuchs Buildings - Miscellaneous & Unknown

 

 

 

Bethune, Bethune, & Fuchs - Miscellaneous, Unknown, & Unbuilt Buildings

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5 Houses for N.J. Connors

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Address: Hudson St. & 7th St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: N.J. Connors

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 5 houses, 2 stories

References: E&BR 22 (June 21, 1890)

Abell House

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Address: Lexington Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Charles Lee Abell

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889) AE 4 (June 1890)

Agency Building (Hotel Renovation)

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: John H. Smith

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: Buffalo Commercial, Nov 23, 1900

Alterations to block for M.H. Birge

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Address: Main St. (Near Seneca St.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1896

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: M.H. Birge

Cost: $12,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: ER 34 (June 27, 1896)

Baldauf House

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Address: Hodge Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Mrs. E. Baldauf

Cost: $4,500

Misc. Notes: 3-Story Brick, 120' x 285', Later Elmwood Music Hall

References: AA & BN 17 (Feb 28, 85) 107

Baseball Grandstand and Fence

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Buffalo Baseball Club

Cost:  $20,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Bath Houses

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Address: Michigan St. & Porter Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: City of Buffalo

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 2 buildings

References: Proceedings of Buffalo Common Council, July 15, 1889

Beck House

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Address: Elm St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: August Beck

Cost: $12,000

Misc. Notes: residence

References: RE&BN 2 (March 1891)

Blackrock Market

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Address: Niagara St. & Tonawanda St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1903

Current Building Status: Unbuilt

Client: Richard Humphrey

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: Buffalo Evening News, June 22, 1904. Pg 17

Blanchard Building

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Address: Fargo Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Emma Blanchard

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: Wood frame building 105' southwest of Fargo Ave. L. and E.M. Blanchard listed on petition.

References: City of Buffalo Council Proceedings, 1883. Pg 439

Bruch House

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Address: Tupper St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Jacob Bruch

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: Buffalo Courier, Oct 3, 1891) Pg 6

Buffalo Public School Central High School Addition

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Address: Court St. & Franklin St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1901

Current Building Status: Unbuilt

Client: Buffalo Public Schools

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: brick addition- never built

References: City Records- Council Proceedings 1901 Pg 1037

Buffalo Savings Bank

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1897

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Buffalo Savings Bank

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

Burns House

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Address: Howard Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: H.V. Burns

Cost: $40,000

Misc. Notes: Maybe 484 Howard Ave.

References: Buffalo Courier, Oct 3, 1891) Pg 6

Byrne House

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Address: Connecticut St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: M.J. Byrne

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 2 story

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Chapel for Baptist Society

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Baptist Society

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: frame

References: AC 8 (Nov 19, 1887)

Chippewa Market

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Address: Chipppewa St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: City of Buffalo

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes:  repairs and alterations

References: Proceedings of Buffalo Common Council, Sept 29, 1890

Clubhouse

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Unbuilt

Client: Buffalo Women's Wheel & Athletic Club

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: The American Wheelman, November, 1892. pg 343

Collignon House

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Address: Ellicott St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Mrs. Collignon

Cost: $17,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: IA&BN 7(Dec 86) 87

Connors Athletic Club

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Address: Louisiana St. (Between South and St. Clair), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1896

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: W.J. Connors Social and Athletic Club

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes:  35' x 100'. Club in front and gym at back

References: Buffalo Morning Express and Illustrated Buffalo Express (May 6, 1896)

Crocker House

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Address: Lake View Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: L.B. Crocker

Cost: $6,000

Misc. Notes: House across the street from J.T. Noye

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Cutler House

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Address: Jewett Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Abner Cutler

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

Daniels Building

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1908

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Denton Cottier & Daniels

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References:  Buffalo Enquirer, Feb 10, 1908, Pg 10

Druar House

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: John Druar

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: brick

References: IA&BN 8(Jun 85) 79

Erie County Penitentiary

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Address: Root St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Erie County

Cost: $60,000

Misc. Notes: brick, stone and iron 100 new cells for women inmates

References:  BREN (Nov. 1890) BREN (Nov. 1890) RE&BN 2 (March 1891) ER 23 (April 11, 1891)

Factory for J.A. Oaks

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Address: Grote St. (NW) & Central Switch, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1898

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: J.A. Oaks

Cost: $5,000

Misc. Notes: 2 Story Frame

References: City Records

Flats for J.T. Burke & E.C. Coalsworth

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Address: Franklin St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1896

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: J.T. Burke & E.C. Coalsworth

Cost:  $20,000

Misc. Notes: 4 story brick

References: ER 34 (Nov 7, 1896)

Girvin House

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Address:  85.5 17th St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1902

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Mr. H. J. Girvin

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: frame, Maybe not correct house? No 1/2

References: Scans of drawing. Archive

Grandstand

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Address: E. Ferry St./ Olympic Park, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1898

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: James Franklin

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References:  City Records

Hall House

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: John Hall

Cost: N/A

Misc. Notes: W.L. Wallace (NY) architect. R.A. &L Bethune supervising architect

References: AE 4 (June 1890)

Hotel for Louis Eckert

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1897

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Louis Eckert

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

Hotel for W.J. Connors

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: W.J. Connors

Cost: $5,000

Misc. Notes: 2 story (40'x60')

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Iroquois Door Co.

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Address: N/A

Year Completed: 1904

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Unknown

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

Kellogg & McDougall

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Address: Ganson St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Kellogg & McDougall

Cost: $15,000

Misc. Notes: 5-story, 40'x150'

References: IA & BN 8(Jun 85) 79

Kelner House

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Address: Virginia St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: John S. Kelner

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: Buffalo Courier, Oct 3, 1891) Pg 6

Kensington Bicycle Company

(Addition for Manufacturing Automobiles)

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed:  1902

Current Building Status: Unbuilt

Client: Kensington Bicycle Company

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: Not built- company foreclosed in 1905

References:  Buffalo Evening News March 13, 1900. Pg 7

Lehner House

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Address: Locust St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Andrew Lehner, Jr.

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: Buffalo Courier, Oct 3, 1891) Pg 6

Livery Stable

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Address: 13th Street, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: White Brothers

Cost: $10,000

Misc. Notes:  brick

References: IA&BN 7(August 86) 11

Martin House (Unknown/Unbuilt)

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Address: Bouck Ave. (or Lafayette Ave.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Miss Martin

Cost: N/A

Misc. Notes: house

References:  AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Masten Park High School

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed:  1895

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: BPS

Cost: $40,000

Misc. Notes:  M.E. Beebee & Son Architects selected. R.A. Waite and BB&F shortlisted.

References:  Buffalo Courier, May 29, 1895) Pg 5

Mease & Snyder Storage Building

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Address: 220 Niagara St. (Near Georgia St.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Mease & Snyder

Cost: $15,000

Misc. Notes:  5 story brick

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Messersmith House

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Address:  392 Summer St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1895

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: H. Messersmith

Cost: $10,000

Misc. Notes: 3 story brick, maybe incorrect street number

References:  IA&BN 6(July 95) 63

Moore & Snyder Storehouse Warehouse Addition

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Address: Maynard St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1891

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Moore Snyder

Cost: $14,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: RE&BN 2 (March 1891)

Noye House

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Address: Richmond Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Mrs. R.K. Noye

Cost: $15,000

Misc. Notes: Street number may be in the 170s-190s or the 30s

References:  SE8 (Aug 30, 83) 307/AP37

Office Building for J.B. Greene

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Address: Main St. & North Division, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1891

Current Building Status: Unbuilt

Client: J.B. Greene

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 14 story brick. Probably not built

References: Buffalo Commercial. Jan. 3rd 1891

Pierce House

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Address: Hodge Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Mrs. John Pierce

Cost: $3,500

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AA & BN 17 (Feb 28, 85) 107

Police Station #5 Addition

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Address: Niagara St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Buffalo Police Department

Cost: $3,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: IA&BN 7(August 86) 11

Police Station #11

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Buffalo Police Department

Cost: $15,000

Misc. Notes: 2-story, brick, 40'x85'

References: AA&BN 17(Feb 28, 85) 107

Quarantine Hospital Addition

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1902

Current Building Status: Unbuilt

Client: Board of Public Works

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: Not built/ BBF not paid despite claim: Buffalo Evening News Nov 25, 1902 Pg 9. Settled at $500.

References: Buffalo Evening News, Dec 31 1901. Pg 7

Reynolds House

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Miss Reynolds

Cost: $5,000

Misc. Notes: frame

References: IA&BN 8(Jun 85) 79

Shea's Theater

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Address: 515 Washington St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1895

Current Building Status: Unbuilt

Client: Fuchs Bros

Cost: $150,000

Misc. Property donated by Fuchs Bros. Possibly unbuilt

References: ER 31 (Feb 2, 1895): 179 Buffalo Courier Jan 29, 1895

Six houses for John Robinson

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Address: 15th St, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: John Robinson

Cost: $15,000

Misc. Notes: 6- 2 story buildings

References: E&BR 20 (Oct. 26, 1889) AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Stable

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Address: 12th St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Capt. Thomas J. Cavanaugh

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

 

Stable

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Address: 33 Elm St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1891

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Joseph Leonard

Cost: $7,000

Misc. Notes: 3 story brick

References: ER 23 (April 11, 1891)

Storage Building

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Niagara Storage Co.

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 6 story brick

References:  Buffalo Courier, Oct 3, 1891) Pg 6

Store & Factory for Sarah Howard

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Address: 208-212 Terrace, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1896-97

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Sarah Howard

Cost: $18,000

Misc. Notes: 4 story

References: ER 35 (Dec 26, 1896)

Store for W. Guenther

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: W. Guenther

Cost: $10,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: IA&BN 7(Oct 86) 42

 

Unknown Building (Barn/Stable)

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Address: Delaware Pl., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: G.F. Fields

Cost: $6,000

Misc. Notes: 40x101 brick

References: SE8 (Aug 30, 83) 307/AP35

Unknown Building

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Address: 7th St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: Charles F. Bingham

Cost: $7,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: SE8 (Aug 30, 83) 307/AP30

Wilson Building

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Address: Seneca St. & Larkin St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1906

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Walter T. Wilson

Cost: $18,500

Misc. Notes: 3 story brick

References: Buffalo Commercial, Mar 23. Pg 10.

Women's Union Gymnasium Addition

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Address: Unknown

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: The Women's Education and Industrial Union

Cost: $100

Misc. Notes: Renovation to Babcock Property for gymnasium and offices

References: Buffalo Weekly Express (Aug 5, 1886) Pg 5