305 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY

Built:

Circa 1888

Architect:

?

Style:

Colonial Revival

Exterior building material:

Onondaga limestone

First known residents:

Mr. & Mrs. William C. Warren lived here in 1892. Mr, Williams was with James P. Warren's Sons. He was publisher and proprietor of the Buffalo Commercial located on Washington and North Division.



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Colonial Revival built of locally quarried Onondaga limestone

Portico supported by Greek fluted/Tuscan columns

Classical balustrade

South elevation

Bowed oriel window supported by molded corbel

Side light to the right of the front door

Single-light sashes

Oval paneled front door

Oak fluted Tuscan pilaster supports round arch

Paneled wainscoting

Turned balusters and newel post

Turned balusters

Fireplace

Modillion-supported mantel

Glazed tiles




Scrolled cast iron fireback





Home of Judge Charles B. Wheeler, 305 Elmwood Avenue
Source: Source: Beautiful Homes of Buffalo, 1915 edition, Figure 29
University at Buffalo: Home of Judge Charles B. Wheeler, 305 Elmwood Avenue


Special thanks to 2008 house owner Raymond Bennett for his cooperation and Natalie Bennett for her assistance.
Photos and their arrangement © 2008 Chuck LaChiusa
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