Sepia-toned photographic studio portrait of Louise Blanchard Bethune as a child
Sepia-toned, rather faded studio portrait of Louise Blanchard Bethune as a young child, seated, with short hair, positioned in the upper portion of a softly toned oval frame. The photograph is mounted on a card featuring an ornate gold-colored border. A handwritten inscription of "J. L. Bethune" appears beneath the framed portrait. This is because Louise Bethune's original first name was "Jennie". From page 27 of a tintype and cabinet card album, circa 1875
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Scale drawing sheet of Police Station No. 2, Buffalo, New York designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, circa 1887
Scale drawing sheet on linen of Police Station No. 2 at 401 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York with details of the staircase, wainscoting, main office front desk, portable vestibule, and boiler room designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects in 1887. The worn, yellowed sheet of drafting paper contains multiple technical drawings arranged across the surface, including elevations, cross-sections, and detailed sketches of structural components. Various elements such as doors, windows, stair railings, support columns, and building facades are labeled with handwritten notes and measurements. The lower portion of the paper shows significant discoloration and wrinkling, suggesting age and handling over time.
Architectural floor plan for the first floor of Police Station No. 2, Buffalo, New York designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, circa 1887
Architectural blue print on linen laid flat, designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, of the first floor plan for Police Station No. 2 at 401 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York, circa 1887. The image features detailed floor plan drawings across its full length. The sheet is yellowed and worn, with visible creases and water stains. The left side contains labeled rooms, staircases, and structural notes, while the right side shows a grid-like layout labeled as a “new cell front.” Handwritten annotations appear throughout, indicating measurements and design details.
Blueprint showing architectural floor plans and structural details for the Bricka and Enos Building, Buffalo, New York, designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, July 1908
Bricka and Enos Building (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Aged architectural blueprint and elevation printed on blue paper with white lines detailing the proposed business block of the Bricka and Enos Building at Nos 621-625 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects. The drawing includes detailed floor plans, structural elements, and labeled sections arranged in a grid-like layout. Faint text appears in the lower left corner, and the edges of the blueprint show signs of wear, including creases and small tears.
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Architectural floor plan drawing showing the layout of rooms and corridors on the fifth floor of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, 1901
Diazotype architectural drawing of the fifth floor of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York , 1901 created by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects.. The image shows a detailed architectural floor plan labeled “Fifth Floor Plan” with a scale of 1/8 inch to 1 foot. The plan includes numerous rectangular rooms arranged along central corridors, each marked with room numbers and structural details such as doors, walls, stairwells, and utility areas. The drawing is presented on aged paper with slight discoloration along the edges.
Basement floor plan of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York, designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, 1901
Diazotype architectural drawing designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects of the basement of the Lafayette Hotel, 1901. The blueprint displays a detailed architectural floor plan on aged paper with significant yellowing and darkened edges. It contains labeled rooms, machinery areas, stair placements, and structural markings arranged in a grid-like layout. The document includes technical notes, measurements, and section labels, though some areas are faded or damaged.
Floor plan of the third floor of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, 1901
Diazotype architectural drawing of the third floor of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York, created by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, 1901. The image shows an aged and partially damaged architectural blueprint labeled “Plan of Third Floor” for Hotel Lafayette. The drawing depicts a detailed floor layout, including numbered rooms, hallways, stairwells, and utility areas. The blueprint is faded in some sections, with discoloration and torn edges visible around the border
Floor plan of the second floor of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects,1901
Diazotype architectural drawing created by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects of the second floor of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York,1901. The image shows an aged architectural blueprint printed on yellowed paper with darkened edges. The drawing depicts a detailed floor plan labeled as the second floor, containing multiple rooms, hallways, staircases, and structural elements. Portions of the blueprint are faded, especially on the left and center areas, where the ink appears worn. Lines, symbols, and room outlines remain visible across the sheet, though some sections are partially obscured by discoloration and wear.
First floor plan of the Lafayette Hotel, Buffalo, New York, designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, 1901
Diazotype architectural drawing created by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects of the first floor of the Lafayette Hotel, 1901. The image shows a large, aged architectural blueprint laid flat on a surface. The drawing includes labeled rooms such as a kitchen, dining room, grill room, bar room, and lobby. Various structural elements, measurements, and symbols are visible throughout. The edges of the blueprint are frayed and darkened, with sections missing or deteriorated, giving it an overall weathered appearance.
Lafayette Hotel site plan of foundations and sewage, Buffalo, New York, designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, circa 1941-1981
Diazotype architectural drawing of site plans for the Lafayette Hotel's foundation and sewage, designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, circa 1941-1981. The image shows an aged architectural blueprint with yellowed edges and extensive tearing and discoloration. The drawing features a large grid of evenly spaced square symbols that appear to represent structural footings or column bases. Faint measurement notations and lines connect various points across the layout. Several areas of the document are cracked or missing, especially along the edges, and some sections of the blueprint are darkened, obscuring parts of the technical details
Second floor plan of Police Station No. 2, Buffalo, New York designed by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects, circa 1887
Architectural drawing on linen by Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs, Architects of the second floor plan for Police Station No. 2 at 401 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York, circa 1887. The image displays an old architectural floor plan rendered on a long, weathered sheet of paper with visible discoloration along the bottom edge. The drawing includes multiple rooms, structural markings, and handwritten labels arranged in a rectangular layout. Various sections such as hallways, staircases, and partitioned spaces are outlined with precise lines and annotations. The paper’s surface shows creases and wear, and the plan is centered against a plain, light background
Juxtaposed photographic studio portraits of Charles William Bethune, son of architects Louise Blanchard Bethune and Robert Armour Bethune, circa 1910-1950.
Bethune, Charles W. (Charles William), 1883-1952
Black and white photographic studio portrait containing two separate adjacent portraits of Charles William Bethune, son of architects Louise Blanchard Bethune and Robert Armour Bethune, positioned side by side, one with a mustache and one without. Both views depict Charles W. Bethune dressed in formal attire with a white shirt, dark jacket, and bow tie. In the left view, he faces forward, and in the right view, he is turned slightly to the side. The background is dark and plain, with minor surface marks visible.
Color-tinted photographic portrait of Dalson Wallace Blanchard, the father of American architect Louise Blanchard Bethune, circa 1860
Color-tinted photographic portrait of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune's father Dalson Wallace Blanchard, an older man shown from the shoulders up, facing to the right, circa 1860. The man has light-colored hair, a full white beard, and light blue eyes. He is dressed in a formal suit jacket with a white shirt and a dark bow tie. The background is a smooth, pale blue tone, and the portrait appears softly colored or hand-tinted.
Color-tinted portrait photograph of architect Robert Armour Bethune as a young man, circa 1880
Color-tinted studio portrait photograph of Canadian architect Robert Armour Bethune as a young man seated on a large rock against a softly painted backdrop resembling an outdoor landscape, circa 1880. He is the husband and architectural partner of the first female professional architect in the United States Louise Blanchard Bethune. Robert A. Bethune wears a dark suit, a white shirt, a bow tie, and a fur hat. One hand supports his chin while the other rests on his knee. The boots, the textured ground, and the hand-tinted color of the portrait suggest an older, studio-styled photograph.
Series of sepia-toned studio portrait photographs from page 25 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album
Two rows of sepia-toned photographic family portraits from Page 25 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated. It includes two rows of photographs, with portraits of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune and members of the Blanchard family. The album presents a decorative album page containing six individual portrait photographs arranged in two horizontal rows of three. Each photograph is set within an arched or oval frame shape against a wood-grain patterned background. The top row shows three head-and-shoulder portraits of male individuals of varying ages in the Blanchard family. The bottom row displays the three portraits of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune at various ages: one showing her as a child standing next to an ornate chair, one showing her in a head-and-shoulder portrait as an older child or adolescent, and one showing her as a young girl standing next to another young female friend holding hands.
Series of sepia-toned studio portrait photographs from Page 23 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated.
Two rows of sepia-toned photographic family portraits from Page 23 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album which is undated. The top row, from left to right, includes portraits of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune's father Dalson Wallace Blanchard, the Blanchard twins as infants, and Charles William Blanchard as an adult with a long beard. The bottom row, from left to right, is composed of portraits of Louise Blanchard Bethune as a child and as a young adult with short wavy hair wearing dark clothing. The third portrait in the bottom row is of an unidentified child. All the portraits are presented on a rectangular album page and are mounted within arched openings on a wood-grain patterned background.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photographs of unidentified early Blanchard family members from Page 21 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photographs of unidentified early members of the Blanchard family, ancestors of the architect Louise Blanchard Bethune from Page 21 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated. The image shows two rectangular portrait openings set into a decorative wood-grain mount. The left opening contains an oval-framed illustration depicting a man with short, curly hair, dressed in dark clothing with a high collar. The right opening holds a photographic portrait showing a woman facing slightly to the side, wearing a dark garment and a textured hat adorned with a decorative element.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photographs of architects and married couple Robert Armour Bethune and Louise Blanchard Bethune from Page 16 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photographs of architects and married couple Robert Armour Bethune and Louise Blanchard Bethune from Page 16 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated. The individual portraits are displayed within an arched mat opening on a rectangular frame that has a wood-grain pattern. The portrait of Robert Armour Bethune (on the left) presents him facing slightly to the right, wearing a formal collared garment and tie. The portrait of Louise Blanchard Bethune (on the right) shows her facing slightly to the left, with hair pulled back and wearing a high-neck garment with buttons. Each portrait has an empty caption space beneath it.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photographs of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune's parents: Dalson Wallace Blanchard and Emma M. Blanchard, from Page 2 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photographs of Dalson Wallace Blanchard and Emma M. Blanchard, parents of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune from Page 2 of the Blanchard family cabinet card album, undated. The portrait photographs are presented within a decorative wood-grained frame, each with an arched opening. The left portrait of Louise Bethune's father Dalson Wallace Blanchard presents the image of an older man with white hair and beard, dressed in formal attire. The right portrait shows Louise Bethune's mother Emma M. Williams Blanchard with short, curly hair wearing dark clothing. Two empty nameplate areas are found below the portraits' separate arched openings.
Sepia-toned studio photographic portrait of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune as a young woman, from Page 26 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of a seated Louise Blanchard Bethune as a youngwoman from Page 26 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875. Louise, wearing a collared garment with striped detailing, is seated with one arm resting across her body. The portrait is centered within an ornate, gold-toned decorative frame printed on the surrounding card. A handwritten signature appears below the framed photograph as: 'J. L. Bethune'.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of two men, one seated, one standing from Page 13 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of two men, one seated, one standing from Page 13 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875. The two men are wearing heavy coats, vests and hats posed within a studio setting. One man, who may be architect Robert Armour Bethune, stands with a hand resting on the back of a chair, while the other man sits on an ornate chair with legs crossed. The background is simple, and the flooring features a patterned design. The photograph is framed within an ornate, decorative border.
Sepia-toned studio group portrait photograph of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune and her husband Robert Armour Bethune within a group of unidentified Bethune family members from Page 12 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune, her husband Robert Armour Bethune, and two others from Page 12 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875. The couple on the left is Louise (seated) and Robert A. Bethune (standing behind her chair) and the couple on the right are unidentified Bethune family members. All wear formal attire typical of the late 19th century, including dark suits and high-collared garments. The portrait is set against a dark backdrop and is surrounded by an ornate, gold-toned decorative border on a light-colored mount.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of architect Robert A. Bethune, husband of Louise Blanchard Bethune, from Page 9 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of architect Robert A. Bethune, husband of Louise Blanchard Bethune, from Page 9 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family circa 1875. He is dressed in a dark coat, vest, and tie, holding a hat in one hand and standing upright against a plain backdrop and positioned next to a small, ornate pedestal. The portrait is framed within an embellished card mount featuring gold decorative borders and a handwritten signature beneath the image that reads: 'R. A. Bethune'.
Sepia-toned studio portrait of the first American female professional architect Louise Blanchard Bethune, from Page 8 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875
Sepia-toned photographic portrait of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune from Page 8 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875. The image shows Louise Blanchard Bethune seated in profile on an ornate chair, wearing dark, layered 19th-century clothing and a hat decorated with small embellishments. She rests her hands on a small table. The portrait is contained within a decorative cards tock mount featuring gold-toned border designs and a handwritten signature below the image which reads: 'J.L. Bethune'.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of two unidentified men from Page 5 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875.
Sepia-toned photograph of two seated unidentified men from Page 5 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875. The two men, seated closely together for a studio portrait are both wearing dark suits with high-collared shirts and jackets. One man sits slightly behind the other, with each resting their hands on their legs. The portrait is framed within an ornate, gold-toned printed border on the surrounding card.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of future architect Louise Blanchard Bethune and her friend Frankie Sherman, from Page 4 of a Bethune family tintype and cabinet card album, circa 1875.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune and friend Frankie Sherman as young women posed closely together from Page 4 of a Bethune family tintype and cabinet card album, circa 1875. The young women wear fitted, buttoned garments typical of the late 19th century. Louise is seated with an arm resting on a support, while Frankie Sherman stands slightly behind with a hand placed on Louise's shoulder. The portrait is mounted on a decorative card with ornate printed borders and faint handwritten text below the image as follows: 'J.L. Bethune; Frankie Sherman.'
Studio portrait of a child from Page 8 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family, circa 1875.
Sepia-toned studio portrait shows an unidentified child, most likely a young male member of the Bethune family, posed against a plain backdrop, mounted within an ornate album page, specifically, Page 8 of a tintype and cabinet card album of the Bethune family. The child is dressed in a long buttoned coat with a short cape-like layer over the shoulders and holds a round hat at his side. The edges of the album page show wear and discoloration.
American architect Louise Blanchard Bethune playing with her pet dog Max in 1910
Black and white photograph of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune playing with her pet dog Max in 1910. The dog is a small, short-haired dog with light and dark patches and he stands on a wooden chair outdoors. Louise Bethune, wearing patterned clothing, leans in from the side and holds out a treat toward the dog’s mouth. Several other chairs and blurred outdoor elements appear in the background.
Architect Louise Blanchard Bethune's family photograph album, Page 61, containing a series of portraits of family members, particularly of her son Charles William Bethune, circa 1912-1929
Architect Louise Blanchard Bethune's family photograph album, Page 61, containing portraits of family members, particularly of her son Charles William Bethune, circa 1912-1929. It presents a scrapbook-style arrangement of multiple small vintage photographs mounted on a dark background. The images show individuals in different settings, including someone wearing early military equipment, several portraits, and people standing or sitting outdoors near trees, porches, and walkways. One photograph shows an early biplane in flight above an open field. Other images depict various structures, including a house with distinctive architectural features and an entrance marked with a sign. The collection includes both candid and posed scenes taken in a variety of environments.
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of future-architect Robert Armour Bethune as a young man, circa 1890
Sepia-toned studio portrait photograph of future-architect Robert Armour Bethune as a young man from page 11 of the Bethune family cabinet card album, circa 1890-1900. He is seated on a stone-like prop in a studio environment and is wearing a dark suit with a bow tie and a textured hat. He holds an item in one hand while the other hand rests under his chin. Artificial rocks and grass are arranged around the subject, and a painted landscape studio backdrop fills the background.
Sepia-toned family portrait photograph of architects Louise Blanchard Bethune and husband Robert Armour Bethune with their son Charles William Bethune, circa 1895
Sepia-toned family portrait photograph of professional architects Louise Blanchard Bethune, her husband Robert Armour Bethune with their son Charles William Bethune, circa 1895. The family group is standing close together outside on a snowy day. Robert A. Bethune, at left, wears a dark coat and hat. Louise Blanchard Bethune, in the center, wears a light-colored coat with decorative details on the upper front. Their son young Charles William Bethune, the youth at far right, wears a long coat and a striped knitted hat. Behind them are wooden and brick buildings with snow on the roofs and icicles hanging from the edges. A metal fence is partially visible in the foreground on the right side.
American architect Louise Blanchard Bethune playing tug-of-war with her pet dog Max in 1910
Black and white photograph of American architect Louise Blanchard Bethune outdoors with her pet dog Max in 1910. The dog pulls on a long piece of cloth while leaning back, and the person holds the opposite end. Surrounding structures include wooden and corrugated metal buildings, with some debris scattered on the ground.
Full-length sepia-toned photograph of architect Louise Blanchard Bethune standing beside her bicycle, circa 1890-1910
Sepia-toned portrait photograph of American female architect Louise Blanchard Bethune with her bicycle outdoors on the side of a dirt country road, circa 1890-1910. A tall vertical post is positioned near her. The surroundings include scattered trees and a few buildings set back from the road. The image is framed in a circular vignette, with open space and vegetation visible around the roadside area. Louise Bethune reportedly purchased the first woman's bicycle to go on sale in Buffalo and was an active member of the Women's Wheel and Athletic Club.
Architect Louise Blanchard Bethune seated in a Victorian living room, circa 1910
Black and white portrait photograph of the first professional female architect in the United States Louise Blanchard Bethune seated in a living room decorated in the late 19th century Victorian style with patterned wallpaper and framed artworks on the wall, circa 1910. She is pictured holding an umbrella and sitting in a winged back chair in front of an unlit fireplace. She is wearing layered historical period-style clothing and a hat, and is positioned beside a fireplace that has several objects on its mantel, including small sculptures and framed pictures. Additional items such as a cane, gloves, books, and a briefcase are visible around the seated figure, contributing to the detailed setting.
American architect Louise Blanchard Bethune at work, circa 1880-1890
Sepia-toned photograph of Louise Blanchard Bethune, the first professional female architect in the United States. She is pictured sitting at a drafting table working on an architectural drawing in a softly lit interior space sometime between 1880-1890. She is leaning slightly forward with one hand supporting her head while writing on a sheet of paper. The surroundings include a wall-mounted lamp and what appears to be furniture in the background. The image has visible aging marks, discoloration, and a torn section on the left side.
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