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Louise Blanchard Bethune: Every Woman Her Own Architect: Lower West 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 - Lower West Side

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

Bethune, Bethune, & Fuchs - Lower West 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 Homeopathic Hospital was located.

Homeopathic Hospital Addition

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1 (40)

Address: Maryland St. & 12th St. (Now W. Tupper), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Homeopathic Hospital

Cost:  $8,000

Misc. Notes: addition 1-story

References:  IA&BN 7(April 86) 48

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

Bell House

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol.1, (131)

Address:  427 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1887

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: George Bell

Cost: $4,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: IA&BN 7(Oct 86) 42

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Cosack & Co. Lithography was located.

Cosack & Co. Lithography

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (57)

Address: Lake View Ave. (Stretches to 4th St.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: H.T. Koerner

Cost:  $22,000

Misc. Notes: 3-story, 60'x264'

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

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Niagara Storage Warehouse was located.

Niagara Storage Warehouse Enlargement

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (40), 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, New York, Vol. 2, (30L)

Address:  220-224 Niagara St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1890

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Mease & Snyder

Cost: $20,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References:  AE 4 (June 1890) BREN (Nov. 1890) E&BR 22 (June 7, 1890)

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

Mitchell House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (38)

Address: 197 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: W.G. Mitchell

Cost: $3,500

Misc. Notes: AIA Application

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

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Police Station #10 was located.

Police Station #10

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1 (47)

Address: Niagara St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Police Department

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

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

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

Riley House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (22)

Address:  116 Georgia St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Michael Riley

Cost: $3,000

Misc. Notes: frame

References: IA&BN 8(Jun 85) 79

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

Smither Store

Image Source: 1884, The Atlas of the City of Buffalo, New York, (9)

Address: 596  Niagara St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Robert Smither, druggist

Cost:  $7,000

Misc. Notes: Address may be 590-592

References: SE7 (Feb 30, 83) 254 / AP30

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

Smither Store and Flats Addition

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (58)

Address: 588-92 Niagara St & Jersey St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: R.K. Smither

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes:  brick & stone. Original 1889 and addition 1890

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

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

Webster House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (47)

Address: 430 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status:  Remaining

Client: E. Webster & Son

Cost: $18,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

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

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

Bennett Stable

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (31), 1889, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (28L)

Address: 64-78 Tracy St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: David S. Bennett

Cost: $4,000

Misc. Notes: frame

References: IA&BN 7(April 86) 48

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

Boehme House

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 2, (29R)

Address: 41 Fargo Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Charles J. Boehme

Cost: $8,000

Misc. Notes: 2.5 story

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

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

Nisell House

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 2, (29R)

Address: 329 Porter Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Miss Nisell

Cost:  $3,500

Misc. Notes: alterations/demolished

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)