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

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

Bethune, Bethune, & Fuchs - 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 Apartment house is located.

Apartment House

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 1 (28R)

Address:  319-321 14th St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: N.G. Benedict

Cost: $7,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: AE 3 (Nov. 1889)

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where the Buffalo Hammer Company Shop was located.

Buffalo Hammer Company Shop

Image Source: N/A

Address:  1548 Niagara St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1886

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Hammer Company

Cost: $15,000

Misc. Notes: brick

References: IA&BN 7(August 86) 11

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

Davidson House

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (96)

Address:  354 Ashland Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Mrs. Davidson

Cost: $2,500

Misc. Notes: N/A

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

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

Frontier Theater

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (126)

Address:  184 Rhode Island St. & West St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1913

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Unknown

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: Bethune & Fuchs (LBB had retired)

References: Buffalo Enquirer, Dec 22, 1913

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

Jehle Grocery

Image Source: 1915, The New Century Atlas of Greater Buffalo, Vol. 1, (26L)

Address:  309-311 Bryant St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1899

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: Fred Jehle

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: 2 story brick

References:  City Records

Drawing depicting the outlines of buildings in the neighborhood where Public School #38 was located.

Public School #38 (Old PS #18)

Image Source: 1893, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 4, (147R)

Address: 350 Pl.28 Vermont St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Demolished

Client: Buffalo Public Schools

Cost: $30,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

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

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

Reiman House

Image Source: 1925, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (100)

Address: 186 Ashland Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1900

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client:  Mary A. Reiman

Cost: $7,000

Misc. Notes: 2 story frame

References: City Records

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

Thorn House

Image Source: 1891 The Atlas of the City of Buffalo New York (22)

Address:  40 Bidwell Pkwy., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1885

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: George L. Thorn

Cost: $3,500

Misc. Notes: N/A

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

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

Tyler House

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1 (53)

Address: 39 Richmond Ave., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1883

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: M.W. Tyler

Cost: $8,000

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: SE7 (Feb 30, 83) 254/AP31

 

 

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

White Brothers Stable

Image Source: 1899, Insurance Maps of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (64)

Address:  428-432 Jersey St., Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1889

Current Building Status: Remaining

Client: White Brothers

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: N/A

References: N/A

 

 

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

Wilgus House

Image Source: 1894, The Atlas of the City of Buffalo, New York, Vol. 1, (17L)

Address: 495 Ashland Ave. (At Auburn Ave.), Buffalo, New York

Year Completed: 1892

Current Building Status:  Remaining

Client: Edward Wilgus

Cost: Unknown

Misc. Notes: Unknown

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