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Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect: East Side

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 - East Side

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

Bethune, Bethune, Fuchs - East Side 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 the Beemer stores were located.

Beemer Stores

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2, (127), 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (24)

Address: 145, 147, 149  Seneca St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: M.B Beemer

Cost:  $25,000

Misc. Notes: 4-story brick

References:  IA&BN 7(May 86) 69

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

Block of Stores

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (2)

Address: 184 Main St. (at Exchange St), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Michael Newell

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: Buffalo Medina Sandstone

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Buffalo Livestock Exchange was located.

Buffalo Livestock Exchange

Image Source: 1900, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 5, (498)

Address: 1167 William St. & Depot St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Livestock Exchange

Cost: $60,000

Misc. Notes: brick

References: BREN (Nov. 1890) RE&BN 2 (March, 1891)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Champlin factory was located.

Champlin Factory

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 2, (34L)

Address: 36-46  Carroll St. (At Ellicott St.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: O.H.P. Champlin

Cost: $50,000

Misc. Notes: 6 story brick, Unknown if this is the correct building

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Clinton Market was located.

Clinton Market

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

Address: Clinton St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1891

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: City of Buffalo

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: City of Buffalo Council Proceedings, April 6, 1891

Elk Street Market

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2, (195)

Address:  100 Block Elk St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Elk Street Market

Cost: $12,000

Misc. Notes: alterations and enlargement

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

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

Meyer House

Image Source: 1894, The Atlas of the City of Buffalo, New York, Vol.3, (47R) / 1889, Insurance Map of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 3, (229)

Address: 795 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: A.J. Meyer (Alphonso J.)

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: City Treasurer

References: AIA Application

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Police Station #2 was located.

Police Station #2

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2, (180)

Address:  403 Seneca St. & Louisiana St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Police Department

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AIA Application

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Police Station #8 was located.

Police Station #8

Image Source: 1926, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2, (207)

Address: 482-86 William St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Police Department

Cost: $16,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: IA&BN 7(August 86) 11

 

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

Police Station #8 Stable

Image Source:  1894, Atlas of the City of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 3, (46L)

Address: William St. & Watson St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Police Department

Cost: $12,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References:  BREN (Nov. 1890)

Police Station #9 Addition

Image Source: 1900, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 5 (516)

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

Year Completed: 1896

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Police Department

Cost: $10,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: ER 34 (Oct 3, 1896)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #8 was located.

Public School #8 (Old PS 16)

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 1 (24L)

Address: E. Utica St. & Masten Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public Schools

Cost: $50,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References:  SE8 (Aug 30, 83) 307/AP24

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #8 was located.

Public School #8 Addition

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 1 (24L)

Address: E. Utica St. & Masten Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public Schools

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References:  The Buffalo Review, July 11, 1900

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Buffalo Public School #12 was located.

Public School #12

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 2 (33R)

Address: Spruce St. (at Broadway), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1897

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public School

Cost: $42,000

Misc. Notes: 4 story

References: City Records: Common Council Proceedings 1897. Pg 1786

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #26 was located.

Public School #26

Image Source: 1894, Atlas of the City of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 3 (55R)

Address: 101 Milton St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1888

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public School

Cost: $45,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AE 2 (Aug. 1888)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #39 was located.

Public School #39 (Old PS 24)

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 3, (270)

Address:  487 High St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1884

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public School

Cost: $40,000

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

References: IA&BN 8(Oct 86) 42/AP25

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #40 was located.

Public School #40 (Old PS #31)

Image Source:  1926, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2 (220)

Address:  Oneida St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public School

Cost: $30,000

Misc. Notes: M/A

References: IA&BN 7(Dec 86) 87

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

Rendell Store & Dwelling

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (85), 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 2, (34R)

Address:  387 Seneca St. & Louisiana St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1902

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Elias D. Rendell

Cost: $9,800

Misc. Notes: 2 story brick store and house

References:  City Records

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

Store & Dwelling for Ed Smith

Image Source: 1900, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 5, (511)

Address: 955 Seneca St. (At Exchange), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Ed Smith

Cost: $10,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AE 4 (June 1890)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the store for Louis Kirkover is located.

Store & Dwelling for Louis Kirkover

Image Source: 1900, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 5 (536)

Address:  1331 Clinton St. & Baitz Ave. (SW Corner), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1898

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Louis Kirkover

Cost: $5,000

Misc. Notes: 2 story brick

References: City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Guske's store is located.

Store for Morris Guske

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2, (175)

Address: 192-98  Seneca St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1896

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Morris Guske

Cost: $14,000

Misc. Notes: brick

References: ER 33 (Feb, 1896)

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

Waterman House

Image Source: 1900, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 5, (495)

Address: 484 Howard Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: George L. Waterman

Cost: $10,000

Misc. Notes: frame. AIA Application

References:  IA&BN 8(Jun 85) 79

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

Wetmore House

Image Source:  1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol.1, (18L)

Address: 30  Woodlawn Ave. (At Otis Pl.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1894

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client:  Samuel Wetmore

Cost: $7,000

Misc. Notes: frame

References:  ER 30 (Nov. 24, 1894) 433 & AA&BN 46 (Dec 8, 1894)