Lafayette Presbyterian Church - Table of Contents
Exterior - Lafayette Presbyterian Church
875 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY
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Founded: |
14 March, 1832 |
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Erected: |
1894 |
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Architects: |
Lansing & Beierl |
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Style: |
Richardsonian Romanesque |
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Building material |
Medina sandstone |
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Medina sandstone cornerstone |
West (Elmwood Ave.) elevation |
South (Lafayette Ave.) elevation |
South main entrance - Medina sandstone stairs |
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Detail from previous photo |
Three pairs of double windows, Romanesque Revival style |
Double window, Romanesque Revival style |
Detail from previous photo |
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West (Elmwood Ave) elevation |
West (Elmwood Ave.) main entrance |
West (Elmwood Ave.) main entrance |
West (Elmwood Ave.) main entrance |
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Parapet with pedimented posts and blind arcade |
Southwest (Elmwood Ave.) side entrance |
Detail from previous photo: paneled copper doors |
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Compound arch ... Capital: volutes above acanthus leaves |
Terra cotta roof |
Modillions supporting raking gable roof |
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Romanesque Revival tower at sunset |
Pyramidal terra cotta roof ... Belfry ... Blind arcaded parapet |
Pyramidal terra cotta roof ... Belfry ... Blind arcaded parapet |
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