A body of water with tree-covered banks is shown. A narrow bridge extends across the water, connecting two areas of land. The shoreline is reinforced with stone edging, and dense trees line the background.
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Beautiful homes of Buffalo : illustrated / edited and prepared by Mark H. Hubbell
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The country home of Walter H. Schoellkopf, Williamsville, N.Y.
Buffalo (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
A large Tudor-style house with cross-gabled roofs and half-timbered detailing is shown. The structure has a central entrance with a small gabled portico, flanked by symmetrical wings. Several dormer windows are set into the roof, and trees frame the property, with a curved driveway leading toward the front.
Estate of Walter H. Schoellkopf, Williamsville, N.Y.
A wide landscape view shows rolling fields, scattered trees, and a river running through the middle ground. A small building with a light-colored roof is visible near the water, and the background extends into distant farmland and tree lines.
Home of Lewis Newman, 1179 Delaware Avenue.
President of the Tonawanda Board & Paper Co., Tonawanda, N.Y.
A large two-and-a-half-story house with a complex roofline and dormer windows is shown. The structure has wood siding, decorative window awnings, and a covered wraparound porch supported by stone bases and wooden columns. Landscaping with shrubs and trees surrounds the property, and a walkway leads to the entrance.
Home of John Wood, 101 Lexington Avenue.
A two-story house with a simple rectangular form and a hipped roof is shown. The exterior is clad in shingles, with a covered front porch supported by columns. The property includes a small lawn, paved walkways leading to the entrance, and neighboring houses and a garage visible in the background.
Home of Frank D. Miller, 42 Beard Avenue.
A two-story house with a combination of brick and stucco exterior is shown. The structure has a hipped roof with overhanging eaves and a covered porch supported by square brick columns. The yard is grassy with trees partially framing the view, and a sidewalk runs along the front.
Estate of Frank L. Bapst, Eggertsville Road.
A large two-story house with a broad hipped roof and multiple chimneys is shown. The exterior has evenly spaced windows, some with arched tops, and a central entrance with a small portico. A sunroom with large windows extends from the right side, and the house is surrounded by a landscaped lawn with small trees and shrubs.
Home of Frank L. Bapst, Eggertsville Road.
President of the Buffalo Dredging Co., President of the German Rock Asphalt & Cement Co., Ltd., and a Director in the Marine National Bank.
A large two-story house with a wide hipped roof and multiple dormers is shown. The building features arched and rectangular windows, a central portico, and enclosed sunrooms on either side. A curved driveway and landscaped lawn with shrubs and small trees frame the front of the house.
Home of Irving S. Underhill, 143 Jewett Avenue.
A large three-story house with a steeply pitched roof and multiple dormer windows is shown. The structure has a wide covered porch with railings and latticework beneath, accessible by a central stairway. Trees and shrubs surround the house, partially framing the view.
A large rectangular mansion with two stories and a flat roof stands on landscaped grounds. The house features tall windows, several balconies, and arched openings on one side. A pond in the foreground reflects the building, and surrounding lawns and gardens frame the property.
Home of George B. Montgomery, Amherst Estates.
President of Montgomery Bros. & Co. Wholesale and Retail Lumber.
A large rectangular mansion with two stories and a flat roof stands on expansive grounds. The structure features tall windows, balconies, and arched openings on one side, with trees and shrubbery framing parts of the building. The wide lawn in the foreground extends across most of the view.
Home of Herbert A. Meldrum, 88 Oakland Place.
President of H.A. Meldrum Co., President Chamber of Commerce
A two-story house with a steep gabled roof is partly obscured by large trees. The structure features a covered porch supported by decorative columns, stone foundation walls, and climbing plants growing along the sides. A wide staircase leads up from the walkway to the main entrance.
Home of Samuel C. Pratt, 42 Morris Avenue.
A two-story house with a large front gable roof and multiple chimneys features a covered porch supported by tall columns. The upper balcony has a railing, and striped awnings cover several windows and the porch entrance. An American flag hangs from the balcony, and trees and shrubs surround the property.
Home of Edgar B. Jewett, 128 Morris Avenue.
President of Jewett Refigerator Co., Former Mayor of Buffalo.
A large two-and-a-half-story house with stonework on the lower level and wood siding above is partially obscured by trees. The house has dormer windows, a covered front porch with stone columns, and awnings over several windows. A sidewalk runs along the front yard, which is landscaped with grass, trees, and shrubs.
Home of Robert S. Donaldson, 32 Linwood Avenue.
A two-and-a-half-story house with wood siding and ivy growing on part of the exterior is partially obscured by tall trees. The house features a gabled roof, a covered porch with decorative detailing, and multiple windows on both levels. A sidewalk and lawn are in the foreground.
Home of Joseph A. McColl, 33 Bidwell Parkway.
Vice-President of Sinclair, Rooney & Company.
A two-story brick and stucco house with a tiled roof and wide overhanging eaves is shown from the street. The house features a covered porch supported by brick columns, with plants arranged along the railing. A tree stands in the foreground, and a driveway on the left leads to a detached garage with an automobile inside.
A shaded lawn with scattered trees and leafy plants in the foreground is shown. In the background, partly visible through the trees, is a large brick building with a chimney and several windows.
Home of Mrs. Joseph T. Jones, 267 North Street.
A large, ornate building covered with ivy is shown, featuring a steep gabled roof, decorative stonework, and tall chimneys. The central section has arched windows, a circular window near the roof, and sculptural details. A smaller arched entranceway with steps leads into the building on the left side.
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
A large neoclassical building with a columned portico sits on a raised hill, facing a body of water that reflects its structure. Trees frame the scene on both sides, with bare branches visible among them. Steps and paths lead up the hill toward the building.
Home of Philip G. Schaefer, 343 Elmwood Avenue.
President of the Lake View Brewing Company.
A large three-story house with a mansard-style roof and dormer windows is partly obscured by trees in the foreground. The structure has a wide porch supported by columns, striped window awnings, and a landscaped lawn leading to the sidewalk.
Home of Gustave E. Lundquist, 90 Beard Avenue.
A three-story wooden house with a steep roof, multiple gables, and a corner tower stands behind trees. The house has a covered porch with steps leading to the entrance, surrounded by shrubs and hanging plants. A secondary building with a cupola is visible in the background.
Home of Charles M. Heald, 173 Bidwell Parkway.
A large two-and-a-half-story brick and stucco house with a steep gabled roof and dormer windows is shown. The house features a covered front porch with supporting columns, bay windows on the first floor, and decorative detailing on the upper walls. A driveway runs along the side of the house, with shrubs and plants bordering the front.
Home of Judge Charles B. Wheeler, 305 Elmwood Avenue.
A three-story stone house partly obscured by tall trees is shown. The building features a prominent covered entrance supported by columns, a small balcony above the entry, and dormer windows on the roof. Sidewalks and pathways border the front lawn, and dense foliage surrounds the property.
Home of Lewis J. Bennett, 354 Depew Avenue.
President of the Buffalo Cement Company.
A large three-story house with a steep roof, dormer windows, and a central front porch is shown. The porch has a gabled roof supported by columns, and ivy grows along sections of the façade. The house is surrounded by mature trees, with a sidewalk and pathways leading up to the entrance.
Home of George J. Meyer, 249 North Street.
President of the George J. Meyer Malting Company.
A large two-story wooden house with a wraparound porch and multiple awnings is shown. The porch is supported by tall columns, and a side entrance features a covered canopy. The house is surrounded by trees and shrubs, with a sidewalk and steps leading to the main entrance.
Home of George F. Sowerby, 713 West Ferry Street.
A large three-story house with a steep roof and dormer window is partially shaded by trees. The front features a wide porch with rounded arches supported by columns, and steps lead up from the walkway. The house is set back from the street with a lawn and surrounding shrubs.
Home of Dr. V. Mott Pierce, 204 Bidwell Parkway.
President of the World's Dispensary Medical Association, President of the Pierce Glass Co., Hamburg, and Pierce Natural Gas Co., Hamburg.
A two-story house with wood siding and a low-hipped roof is partly covered in ivy. The windows feature diamond-patterned panes, and an awning shades the front entrance. Steps lead up to the entryway, and the house is bordered by shrubs and a lawn, with a sidewalk running in front.
Home of William A. Notman, 33 Colonial Circle.
A large three-story house with shingle siding and a steeply pitched roof is set behind trees and landscaping. The front features a prominent columned porch with a balustrade above it, and multiple bay windows extend from the facade. A fire hydrant is visible at the curb in front of the property.
Home of Albert B. Wright, 737 West Ferry Street.
Member of the firm of A.J. Wright & Co., Bankers and Brokers.
A large shingle-style house with a steeply pitched gabled roof and stone foundation, partly obscured by trees. The structure features bay windows with decorative trim, a covered porch supported by columns, and an elevated covered walkway extending to another building. Ivy grows along part of the lower wall, and a curved driveway runs in front of the house.
Home of William C. Maltby, 137 Depew Avenue.
President of the Geo. W. Maltby and Sons Company.
A three-story stone building with a flat roof and symmetrical facade stands at the corner of intersecting sidewalks. The entrance features a columned portico, and a large enclosed sunroom with many windows extends from the side. Trees partially frame the building in the foreground, with additional houses visible in the background.
Home of George W. Jenings, 584 West Ferry Street.
A large two-and-a-half-story house with wood siding and a steeply pitched roof is set back from the street. A wide porch supported by columns spans the front, with stone steps leading up from a central walkway. Trees partly obscure the view, and neighboring houses are visible on either side.
Home of Dr. Lucien Howe, 522 Delaware Avenue.
A large brick mansion with ornate architectural detailing and a stone foundation stands behind trees. The front features a columned porch with a balcony above, wide steps leading to the entrance, and a rounded bay window with tall windows. To the left, an arched gateway connects the building to another structure, and a lamppost stands near the sidewalk.
Home of Willis K. Jackson, 827 Delaware Avenue.
Senior Member of the firm Jackson & Tindle.
A large symmetrical brick mansion with two stories and a mansard roof stands behind a row of trees. The front features tall windows with shutters, decorative stone trim, and a central columned entrance with steps leading up. A balustrade runs along the roofline, and a curved driveway approaches the house.
Home of William J. Crawford, 844 West Delavan Avenue.
President of W.J. Crawford & Co., Inc. Manufacturers, Monuments, Mausoleums, etc.
A two-and-a-half-story stone house with a hipped roof and dormer windows sits on a landscaped lot. The front features a portico with square columns, and rows of large rectangular windows line both floors. Sidewalks and trimmed lawns surround the property, with a neighboring house visible to the left.
Home of William H. Faxon, 366 Elmwood Avenue.
A large two-and-a-half-story house with a steeply pitched roof is partially obscured by trees. The exterior is clad in shingles and ivy grows across much of the facade. Rows of windows line the lower and upper floors, and the house sits on a spacious, tree-shaded lawn with sidewalks in front.
Home of Edward S. Warren, 20 Lincoln Parkway.
A large Tudor-style house with steeply pitched gables and half-timbered detailing dominates the scene. The upper windows have striped awnings, and the front features a broad porch with stone pillars and a partial brick base. A tall brick chimney rises from the roof, and shrubs line the walkway leading to the entrance.
Home of Samuel J. Dark, 93 Windsor Avenue.
Secretary of the Buffalo Dredging Company and German Rock Asphalt Company.
A large three-story house with a gabled roof is partly obscured by trees. The front features a wide wraparound porch with striped awnings and railings, and a central walkway leads from the sidewalk to the entrance. A lamppost stands on the right side near the curb.
Home of Mrs. Judson B. Andrews, 90 Soldier's Place.
Andrews, J. B. (Judson Boardman), 1834-1894
A large brick house with three stories and dormer windows sits behind trees along a sidewalk. The structure features symmetrical gabled sections, arched windows with decorative trim, and a columned entrance with steps leading up. A balcony with a balustrade extends above the porch on the right side.
Home of William Lansill, 277 Depew Avenue.
Broker, Vice-President of the Union Stock Yards Bank.
A large three-story house with a steeply pitched roof and wood siding stands behind a lawn and trees. The front features a wide wraparound porch with stone supports and columns, and steps leading up to the entrance. Sidewalks frame the property, and neighboring houses are visible in the background.
Home of Louis R. Davidson, 24 Lincoln Parkway.
A two-story stucco house with wide overhanging eaves and a low-pitched roof is shown on a corner lot. The structure features covered porches with tile roofs supported by brick columns, and a detached garage with a matching roof is visible to the right. A tree and sidewalks frame the property in the foreground.
Home of Albert J. DeLaplante, 142 Soldier's Place.
A large Tudor-style house with steeply pitched gables and decorative half-timbering stands on a landscaped lot. The front features a wide columned porch with a balustrade above, ivy covering parts of the facade, and tall chimneys rising from the roof. A central walkway leads from the sidewalk to the entrance.
Home of Harry D. Williams, 60 Oakland Place.
A large house with steeply pitched rooflines is heavily covered in ivy, obscuring much of its stone and shingle exterior. The front features a broad porch supported by stone columns, with an attached covered walkway extending across the driveway. A central path leads from the sidewalk to the entrance, framed by trees and landscaping.
Home of George E. Pierce, 107 Starin Avenue.
Owner of Evans Elevator-- General Manager of the Wheeler Elevator and Monarch Elevator.
A two-story brick house with a hipped roof and wide overhanging eaves stands on a landscaped lot. The front features a large porch with decorative woodwork, a chimney rising along the side, and dormer windows on the upper floor. A detached garage with a similar roof style is visible to the left.
Home of Edgar B. Stevens, 140 Lincoln Parkway.
A large three-story brick house with dormer windows and a steep roofline stands on a landscaped lot. The front features a covered porch with striped awnings, tall rectangular windows with decorative trim, and a central walkway leading to the entrance. A driveway extends to a detached rear building with a garage door.
Home of Willis O. Chapin, 1205 Delaware Avenue.
Chapin, Willis O. (Willis Ormel), 1860-1917
A large two-and-a-half-story stone house with steep gabled roofs is framed by trees and landscaping. The facade features tall rectangular windows in symmetrical rows, with ivy climbing along parts of the walls. Walkways lead from the sidewalk to the entrances, and pergola-style structures extend from both sides of the house.
A stone arch bridge covered in dense vegetation spans a pathway. The archway creates a shaded tunnel, with sunlight illuminating the path beyond. Grass and shrubs grow along both sides of the approach.
Bidwell Parkway. North Street from Delaware Avenue. Delaware Avenue looking north from North St. South Park Boulevard.
A collage of five black-and-white photographs showing different parkways and boulevards. The center image depicts Gates Circle with a fountain and surrounding trees. The four rectangular images around it show Bidwell Parkway with tree-lined paths, Delaware Avenue with a view north from North Street, South Park Boulevard, and North Street from Delaware Avenue. Each view highlights landscaped streets and park-like settings.
A printed text page introducing a portfolio about Buffalo’s architecture and homes. The text begins with a quote from Andrew J. Downing about Americans’ aspirations to build homes, followed by a discussion of Buffalo as a city of beautiful residences. It describes the purpose of the portfolio as showcasing architectural achievements in Buffalo, “the Queen City of the Lakes,” and emphasizes the variety of styles and natural beauty.
The title page of a book titled Beautiful Homes of Buffalo: Illustrated. The page notes that it was edited and prepared by Mark H. Hubbell and published by The Buffalo Truth Publishing Company in Buffalo, New York, in 1915. The Interstate Press Association is listed at the bottom.