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Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect: Downtown

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 - Downtown

1916 Map of Downtown Buffalo, New York, which marks the location of buildings designed by Bethune, Bethune, & Fuchs architects

Bethune, Bethune, Fuchs - Downtown Building Map
Click on arrows located on the left and right of the image to see more documentation on each building
 

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where this apartment building was located.

Apartment House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 3 (217)

Address: 141 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Philip Houck

Cost: $14,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Bricka & Enos building is located.

Bricka & Enos Building

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (11)

Address: 621-623  Main St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1909

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Bricka & Enos

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

Buffalo Electric

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (10)

Address: 38-40  Court St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1899

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Electric

Cost: $2,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the business block was located.

Business Block

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 3, (213)

Address:  505-15 Washington St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1895

Current Building Status: Unknown

Client: E.G. & W.L. Fuchs

Cost: $30,000

Misc. Notes: 4 story brick

References:  ER 32 (July 6, 1895)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the business block was located.

Business Block

Image Source: 1894, The Atlas of the City of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2, (40L)

Address: 186 Genesee St. (at Elm St.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: August Beck

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 5 story, brick and stone (50'x40') stores and residence

References: RE&BN 2 (March 1891) ER 23 (April 11, 1891)

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

Dold Warehouse

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (24)

Address:  145 E. Swan St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1902

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Jacob Dold

Cost: $20,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Elliot house was located.

Elliot House Addition

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (20)

Address: 454 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Mrs. Belle E. Elliot

Cost: $3,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Erie County Savings Bank was located.

Erie County Savings Bank

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1 (10)

Address: Niagara St., Pearl St., & Church St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Erie County Savings Bank

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AA&BN 28 (May 10, 1890)

Granger House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (80)

Address: 210 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1902

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: William H. Granger

Cost: $5,500

Misc. Notes: renovation of brick house

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Guard of Honor building was located.

Guard of Honor

Image Source: 1884, The Atlas of the City of Buffalo, New York, (1)

Address: 620 Washington St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Charlotte Mulligan

Cost: $12,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: SE8 (Aug 2, 83) 211/AP40

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Hoffman Millinery house was located.

Hoffman Millinery House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (15)

Address:  201 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Hoffman

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AIA Application

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

Lafayette Hotel

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (19)

Address: Washington St. & Clinton St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1904

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Walter Duffy / JA Oaks

Cost: $700,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Lafayette Hotel was located.

Lafayette Hotel Addition

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (19)

Address: Washington St. & Clinton St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1912

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Unknown

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: Bethune Archives

References: N/A

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Ben Sabins's Store is located.

Market-Clerk Ben Sabins Store

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (18)

Address:  586 Michigan St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Unknown

Cost: $7,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: Buffalo Morning Express and Illustrated Buffalo Express September 4, 1892 Pg 10

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the office building for John Becker was located.

Office Building for John Becker

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 3, (214)

Address:  555-557 Washington St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1899

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: John Becker

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: renovation

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Prospect building was located.

Prospect Building (Birge Building)

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (10)

Address: 316 Pearl St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: People's Bank

Cost: Unknown

Misc. N/A

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the five buildings owned by Louise Bethune were located.

Renovation of five houses for Louise Bethune

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (27)

Address:  43-51 W. Huron St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1891

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Louise Bethune

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: brick

References: RE&BN 2 (April 1891)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Loomis Estate was located.

Renovation of Loomis Estate

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (9)

Address: 115 Franklin St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Loomis

Cost: $1,200

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Baker store was located.

Store & House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (27)

Address: 213 Franklin St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1899

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: William H. Baker

Cost: $9,000

Misc. Notes: 2 story brick

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Charles Berrick's Store was located.

Store for Charles Berrick

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2 (125)

Address:  86 Ellicott St, Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1895

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Charles Berrick

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 4 story brick

References: ER 31 (May 25, 1895)

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

Veterinary Stable

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (9)

Address: 59-61 Franklin St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: William Somerville Jr.

Cost: $1,500

Misc. Notes: brick

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Willman Estates were located.

Willman Estates

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (11)

Address:  586 Washington St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Unknown

Cost: $34,000

Misc. Notes: 4 story brick store and flats

References: The Buffalo Commercial, Aug 8, 1900