McKinney House - Table of Contents

Text below reprinted with permission. Classic Buffalo: A Heritage of Distinguished Architecture by Richard O. Reisem Additional excerpts: Excerpts - Classic Buffalo: A Heritage of Distinguished Architecture Library The McKinney library is finished in clear , quarter-sawn English oak. Books are hidden behind elaborately carved bookcase doors with leaded glass depicting the Canterbury Tales. It was reported that Thomas McKinney went to Brentano's Bookstore in New York City and ordered an appropriate library for a gentleman of means, which Brentano's, with their experience and impeccable taste, willingly supplied. Dining room American walnut was used in the dining room, which has doors carved with heavy garlands of fruit.

---

Special thanks to owners Clement Arrison for his cooperation and Karen Arrison for her patience and assistance in 2009

---

Photos taken on April 30, 2009 by Chuck LaChiusa
Photos © 2009 Clement and Karen Arrison
| ...Home Page ...| ..Buffalo Architecture Index...| ..Buffalo History Index... .|....E-Mail ...| ..

web site consulting by ingenious, inc.