H(enry) H(obson) Richardson in Buffalo, N.Y.

Richardson's largest commission is known by various names: New York State Insane Asylum /
Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Buffalo State Hospital, Richardson Complex, Richardson-Olmsted International Center

There are two standing buildings in Buffalo: the Richardson Complex and the William Dorsheimer House. The William H. Gratwick House was demolished.

Richardson Olmsted Complex - Official Home Page


On Buffalo Architecture and History Website:

H. H. Richardson: Biography and Work

Richardsonian Romanesque Style

Buffalo State Hospital (Richardson Complex)

Historic photo - Buffalo State Hospital (Richardson Complex)

Glessner House and Buffalo State Hospital A comparison of a Chicago and a Buffalo building. Illustrations

William Dorsheimer House In Buffalo

William H. Gratwick House In Buffalo DEMOLISHED

Proposed Design for a Civil War Memorial in Buffalo Not built

Francis R. Kowsky, William Dorsheimer House

Cynthia Van Ness, Buffalo's Other Big-Name Architect: H.H. Richardson


On other websites:

H.H. Richardson on the National Register of Historic Places

Francis R. Kowsky, Buffalo State Hospital

Dr. V. Roger Lalli and D. Rote, Buffalo Psychiatric Center

Built in America: Buffalo State Hospital

Joseph Hayden, Photos: Buffalo State Hospital

Alec Herlovich, H. H. Richardson Complex Tour

Historic Asylums of America, Buffalo State Hospital

Roger Luther, New York State Asylum for the Insane

Built in America: William Dorsheimer House In Buffalo

Francis R. Kowsky, H.H. Richardson's Project for the Young Men's Association Library in Buffalo

Francis R. Kowsky, Ames Gate Lodge In North Easton, Massachusetts

Photo - Albany City Hall (1880-1883)


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