Edward J. Barcalo House
371 Depew Avenue, Buffalo, NY
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Built: |
1907 |
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Architect: |
Green & Wicks |
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First owner: |
Edward J. Barcalo, Chairman & founder of the Barcalo Manufacturing Company The Barcalo plant was located on O'Connell St. |
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Styles: |
Georgian Revival / Neoclassical / Arts & Crafts (Craftsman) |
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Exterior building material: |
Onondaga limestone laid in random courses |
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Location: |
Central Park |
Barcalo was the first company to manufacture sliding-side cribs and diversified with a variety of products including a line of tools and forged parts for airplanes. The company's lasting claim to fame is based on the famous BarcaLounger reclining chair.
In 1940, Edward Joel Barcalo acquired a license to manufacture "scientifically articulated" motion chairs patented by Dr. Anton Lorenz.
- Barry Muskat, Buffalo Spree, March 2004
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Georgian Revival feature: overall symmetrical composition enriched with classical detail |
Georgian Revival features:
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Georgian Revival features:
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Georgian Revival feature: bay window with leaded glass transoms and paneled below the lights (glass panes) |
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Craftsman features:
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Craftsman feature: widely overhanging eaves with unenclosed rafters
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BarcaLounger ad |
BarcaLounger ad |
