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


On other websites:

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

Cynthia Van Ness, H.H. Richardson

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

Francis R. Kowsky, William Dorsheimer House In Buffalo

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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