West and East Elevation of the Country Home of D. D. Martin, Esq. on the Lake Shore of Lake Erie, blueprint, circa 1926
Title
West and East Elevation of the Country Home of D. D. Martin, Esq. on the Lake Shore of Lake Erie, blueprint, circa 1926
Subject
Graycliff (Derby, N.Y.)
Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959
Martin, D. D. (Darwin D.), 1865-1935
Martin, Isabelle R. (Isabelle Reidpath)
Description
This architectural blueprint illustrates detailed exterior and sectional views of the country home of Darwin D. Martin, located on the Lake Shore of Lake Erie. The drawing includes labeled West Elevation, East Elevation, and a Section A-B through Living Room, showcasing the Prairie-style design typical of Frank Lloyd Wright. The elevations highlight prominent chimneys, horizontal lines, extended eaves, and grouped windows. The section view reveals interior details including room divisions, ceiling heights, and foundation structures. A smaller inset labeled Section C-D Thru Carriage Cover appears at the top center. Notes in fine handwriting identify materials and construction details such as “All exterior corners metal corner beads (flush)” and “plastered soffet. [sic]” The blueprint title block at the bottom confirms the architect as Frank Lloyd Wright of Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin, aligning this drawing with Wright’s signature residential architectural style. The blueprint shows fold lines and signs of wear along the edges.
Creator
Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959
Source
Graycliff Conservancy, Inc. collection (MS-0068)
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
circa 1926
Contributor
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Language
en-US
Type
Image
Identifier
MS-0068_MC2_15_WestandEastElevation
Date Created
1/25/2024
Is Part Of
Architectural Drawings of Graycliff, the summer retreat of Isabelle and Darwin Martin (LIB-UA054)
Physical Dimensions
109.8x47.6cm
Citation
Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959, “West and East Elevation of the Country Home of D. D. Martin, Esq. on the Lake Shore of Lake Erie, blueprint, circa 1926,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed September 12, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/98158.