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Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect: Black Rock

Louise Blanchard Bethune (1856–1913) the first woman to practice as a professional architect in the United States
Last Updated: Feb 19, 2024 12:38 PM

Bethune, Bethune, & Fuchs Buildings - Black Rock

1916 Map of Black Rock neighborhood in Buffalo, New York, which marks the location of buildings designed by Bethune, Bethune, & Fuchs architects

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John C. Jewett Manufacturing Co. Factory

Image Source: 1916, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 4, (393)

Address: 27 Chandler St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: John C. Jewett Manufacturing Co.

Cost: $150,000

Misc. Notes: Brick

References: Buffalo Morning Express and Illustrated Buffalo Express November 28, 1889 Pg 5

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Potter House is located.

Potter House

Image Source: 1900, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 4, (341)

Address: 177 Dearborn St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Dr. J.H. Potter

Cost: $4,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

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

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #20 was located.

Public School #20 Addition

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 1 (6L)

Address: East St. & Amherst St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1888

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public Schools

Cost: $9,500

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: Proceedings of Buffalo Common Council, March 26, 1888

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the stable is located.

Stable

Image Source: 1916, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 4, (406)

Address: 65-67 Military Rd., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1903

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: John H. Schmitz

Cost: $1,500

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: City Records