Angled view of the August Feine 2017 Junior League of Buffalo Show House which was an expansion of the Kevin Guest House medical hospitality home
Decorator showhouses--New York (State)--Buffalo
2017 project beneficiary: Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc. which expanded the Kevin Guest House Campus of medical hospitality houses
later renamed the Russell J. Salvatore Hospitality House. The Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News have collaborated since 1981 to present a Decorators' Show House every two years. Together, they have raised more than 4 million dollars for the Western New York community.
Artist's rendering of the August Feine 2017 Junior League of Buffalo Show House which was an expansion of the Kevin Guest House medical hospitality home
2017 project beneficiary: Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc. which expanded the Kevin Guest House Campus of medical hospitality houses later renamed the Russell J. Salvatore Hospitality House. The Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News have collaborated since 1981 to present a Decorators' Show House every two years. Together, they have raised more than 4 million dollars for the Western New York community.
Junior League volunteers leaving Children's Hospital after visiting recuperating youngsters and the Birthday Shop
Hospital gift shops--New York (State)--Buffalo
Pictured left to right are: Mrs. David (Molly) Quackenbush and Miss Ann Quackenbush. Junior League of Buffalo members have continued to provide both financial and volunteer support to Children's Hospital (now, Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo) throughout its history.
Junior League President Mrs. Robert (Kay) Bickford and a member cutting the League's twenty-fifth anniversary cake
Junior League of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
Junior League of Buffalo twenty-fifth anniversary, multi-layer cake decorated with 1920-1945 is ceremoniously cut by Kay Bickford (who served as Junior League president from 1944-1946) and an unidentified League member.
Wide view of the corner of the living room/parlor framed by arched windows in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
The Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News have collaborated since 1981 to present a Decorators' Show House every two years. Together, they have raised more than 4 million dollars for the Western New York community.
Open red balcony B on the second floor of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Tree-decorated doors in the Doggie den of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Artist's rendering of the Edward H. Webster 2015 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
2015 project beneficiary: Torn Space Theatre. The Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News have collaborated since 1981 to present a Decorators' Show House every two years. Together, they have raised more than 4 million dollars for the Western New York community.
Edward H. Webster House: 2015 Junior League Decorators' Show House front facade, porch, garden and sponsor sign.
Edward H. Webster House: 2015 Junior League Decorators' Show House front facade, porch and garden.
Edward H. Webster House: 2015 Junior League Decorators' Show House front facade with visitors on porch.
Edward H. Webster House: 2015 Junior League Decorators' Show House with sponsor acknowledgement sign on lawn.
Edward H. Webster House: 2015 Junior League Decorators' Show House with illuminated JL sign on lawn.
Hand colored artist's rendering of the Larkin House which served as the 1999 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
1999 project beneficiary: Theatre of Youth. The Junior League of Buffalo and the Buffalo News have collaborated since 1981 to present a Decorators' Show House every two years. Together, they have raised more than 3.7 million dollars for the Western New York community.
Buffalo Seminary Larkin House: 1999 Junior League Decorators' Show House interior: upstairs hallway.
Buffalo Seminary Larkin House: 1999 Junior League Decorators' Show House interior: dining room.
Buffalo Seminary Larkin House: 1999 Junior League Decorators' Show House interior: staircase.
Junior League Thrift Shop volunteers examine the fashions on display in the shop.
The Junior League Thrift Shop was a continuous money raising activity for the League from 1921 until its closure in late 2006. It was the first thrift shop among the members of the Association of Junior Leagues. Pictured left to right are: unidentified member, Mrs. Robert (Kay) Bickford, and Mrs. Richard M. Shepard. Kay Bickford was Junior League of Buffalo president from 1944 to 1946.
Junior League of Buffalo Thrift Shop volunteers pose outside their new Elmwood Avenue location.
After the Allen Street location of the Junior League of Buffalo Thrift Shop closed in early 2001, a new revamped version was opened at 498 Elmwood Avenue. The Junior League Thrift Shop was a continuous money raising activity for the League from 1921 until its final closure in late 2006. It was the first thrift shop among the members of the Association of Junior Leagues.
Junior League members outside their organization's headquarters then located in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--History
Standing left to right are: Mrs. Nelson C. Taintnor, Jr., Mrs. John B. Finck, Mrs. John M. (Margaret) Quackenbush, and Mrs. Vincent M. Lawler. The Junior League of Buffalo headquarters was housed in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo from 1940-1985.
Sign for the Junior League of Buffalo being hung on the gate of the Twentieth Club of Buffalo.
The Junior League of Buffalo headquarters was housed in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse from 1940-1985.
Fireplace framed by built-in bookcases in the living room of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Tiled fireplace framed by bookcases in the living room of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Dog house and recreation compound at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Interior of the busy woman's retreat shed (she shed) at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Window seat within the sitting nook/conservatory at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Close-up view within the sitting nook/conservatory at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View through the rounded archway into the sitting nook/conservatory at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Magnolia bathroom in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Junior League of Buffalo member Mrs. Roy Doolittle models the latest fashions for the Wm. Hengerer Company, Buffalo, New York.
Advertisements featuring Junior League of Buffalo members were popular in local newspapers in the 1920s and 1930s.
Mrs. Frans Visser't Hooft and Mrs. C. Marvin Pardee, Junior League of Buffalo members, making deposits with Mr. Phillip Cobb, M&T Trust Company Branch Manager.
A Junior League motto, 'Success begins with thrift', is demonstrated in practice by League members. Advertisements featuring Junior League of Buffalo members were common in local newspapers in the 1920s and 1930s.
Mrs. Darwin R. Martin, Junior League of Buffalo President, conferring with Robert B. Adam, President of Adam, Meldrum and Anderson department store, on Junior League Day at his store.
Junior League of Buffalo--Presidents--History
Junior Leaguers took over positions of saleswomen for a day at the Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co. department store in downtown Buffalo as part of their fundraising for worthy Junior League projects.
Key diagram to the living wall in the backyard of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House which is a tribute to the Palmer family's rich history as the largest florist in Western New York in the early 20th century
Living wall of potted flowering plants in the backyard of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House which is a tribute to the Palmer family's rich history as the largest florist in Western New York in the early 20th century
Remodeled kitchen of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of the west side of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House with numerous flowering plants on the steps that descend into the main garden from the conservatory
Numerous flowering plants decorated the exterior steps that descend into the main garden from the conservatory at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Flora decorated the exterior steps that descend into the main garden from the conservatory at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View through the doggie den and into the sitting nook/conservatory at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Doggie den with dog bathtub and dog art in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Built-in china cabinets with leaded glass in the dining room of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of long banquet table in the dining room of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View from the glass doors into the main area of the sun room in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Striped couches arranged in a cozy nook in the sun room of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Full wall of windows in the corner of the sun room in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Window corner of the sun room in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Art loft gallery on the third floor of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Advertisement featuring an artist's rendering of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Large ottoman placed before the fireplace framed by built-in bookcases in the living room of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Corner of the living room/parlor framed by arched windows in the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Long view of the living room into the sun room within the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Office in the trees located in one of the sleeping porches within the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Snug corner of the potting studio/garden sitting room located in one of the sleeping porches within he Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Potting studio/garden sitting room located in one of the sleeping porches within the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Sitting nook/conservatory at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Busy woman's retreat shed (she shed) at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View across the swimming pool of the woman's retreat shed (she shed) at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of the swimming pool and whirlpool bath with the woman's retreat shed and garage in the background at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of the iron gated swimming pool and whirlpool bath at the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of the pool and whirlpool bath from the interior of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View across the swimming pool and whirlpool bath in the side yard of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Bird's eye view of the gated swimming pool and whirlpool bath in the side yard of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View across the pool in the side yard of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Swimming pool and whirlpool bath in the side yard of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Junior League Gift Shoppe located in the garage of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Forest mural wall and three-dimensional clouds on adjoining wall in bedroom of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of the spring flowers in the side gardens of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Close-up of exterior windows with sleeping porch above of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Ticket booth to the right of the main entrance of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Wide view of the exterior facade of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League Decorators' Show House with Junior League of Buffalo advertising sign and auction automobile
View of garden side with illuminated JL sign of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Exterior view of the facade of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House with auction car in driveway
View of the west side walls and glazed porches of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Side view with Junior League of Buffalo advertising sign of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League Decorators' Show House
View of the side garden with illuminated JL sign and exterior side walls of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Exterior view of the facade of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House with awning and ticket booth
View from the side of the facade of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Exterior view of the back of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Stairwell and sunburst lighting fixture in the entrance hall of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Sunburst lighting fixture (seen from above) in the entrance hall of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Sunburst lighting fixture (seen from above on the stairs) in the entrance hall of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Sunburst lighting fixture in the entrance hall of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Decorative bureau display in a bedroom of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of backyard retreat (she shed) for a busy woman in the gardens of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Backyard barbecue and fire pit of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
View of the back windows and glazed porches of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Open red balcony A on the second floor of the Palmer Centennial 2019 Junior League of Buffalo Decorators' Show House
Invitation for the Centennial Celebration (100th Anniversary) of the Junior League of Buffalo
Junior League of Buffalo held its 100th anniversary celebration, the 'Gilded Gala', held on March 30, 2019 at Salvatore's Italian Gardens
Junior League of Buffalo Provisional members at a get-acquainted pool party prior to their Provisional Training Course.
Pictured from left to right are: Mrs. Leonard A. Katz
Mrs. Jack B. Elliott. Provisional status is reserved for Junior Leaguers in their first year of membership which is dedicated to training.
Junior Leaguer Mrs. John Ullmann, Jr. plans a speech on Buffalo's cultural institutions with Mrs. Merritt M. Long.
Mrs. Merritt M. Long was Director of the Community Volunteer Service Bureau for Buffalo which presented many programs in cooperation with the Junior League of Buffalo.
Co-chairmen of the community musical sponsored by the Junior League of Buffalo in celebration of the League's 50th anniversary.
Pictured left to right are: Mrs. G. Lee Thompson
Mrs. George T. Saimes. Proceeds from the performances, staged at Kleinhans Music Hall, were used to benefit the Junior League's work in the community.
Junior League of Buffalo 1954 Follies Committee members II.
Pictured left to right (seated) are: Mrs. Guy P. Berner
Junior League of Buffalo 1954 Follies Committee members I.
Pictured left to right (seated) are: Mrs. R. Gordon French
Junior League of Buffalo President Mrs. John M. (Margaret) Quackenbush (left) presents an Association of Junior Leagues of America Handbook to Mrs. Loren F. (Gretchen) Stringer.
Mrs. John M. (Margaret) Quackenbush was Junior League of Buffalo President from 1958 to 1959. Mrs. Loren F. Stringer was elected provisional representative on the Junior League of Buffalo Board of Directors.
Junior League of Buffalo elected officers for 1967.
Pictured left to right are: Mrs. Montfort
Mrs. Carolyn Gallivan (President, 1967-1968)
Program cover for the Junior League of Buffalo 'Breezin' into Spring' fashion show and brunch.
Fashion shows--New York (State)--Buffalo
Fashion shows were just one of many fundraising events and activities sponsored by the Junior League of Buffalo in support of community enhancement projects.
Program cover for the Junior League Revue of 1927.
Musical revue presented by the Junior League of Buffalo at the Teck Theatre, Buffalo, New York on April 21, 22, 23, 1927. The proceeds of the revue and of the program advertisements were for the benefit of the Junior League Building of the Children's Hospital.