Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect: First Ward

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 - First Ward

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

Bethune, Bethune, & Fuchs - First Ward 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 Public School #33 was located.

Public School #33 Addition

Image Source: 1894, Atlas of the City of Buffalo New, York, Vol 3. (56L)

Address: 757 Elk St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1888

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public Schools

Cost: $45,000

Misc. Notes: 2 story brick

References: AE 2 (Aug. 1888)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #4 was located.

Public School #4 Addition

Image Source: 1926, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol 2, (173)

Address: 325 Elk St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Buffalo Public Schools

Cost: $5,907

Misc. Notes: renovations

References: AIA Application