Henry
W. Wendt House
120
Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo, NY
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Erected: |
C. 1923 |
| Architect: |
Kidd, Franklyn J. and
William A. |
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Style: |
Tudor Revival / Jacobean Revival |
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Location: |
Other
Lincoln Parkway Homes Buffalo Park and Parkway System |
Henry W. Wendt House (circa 1925), 120 Lincoln Parkway - with twin high-pitched gables that on the facade rise above the roof, rough stone, and tall massive chimneys - is representative of Jacobean Revival style, whose inspirations came from English architecture that was popular during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, known as the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods.
The Wendt brothers, William and Henry, built their Buffalo Forge Company in the heart of Buffalo's German neighborhood to attract Germans to work there. Their industrial pursuits expanded into Wendt Aircraft in the early and middle 1900s.
The handsome wrought-iron gate and fence were forged at Armor Welding by Reno Fabrizi.
- Richard O. Reisem and Andy Olenick, Classic Buffalo: A Heritage of Distinguished Architecture. Canisius College Press, 1999, p. 134
... in 1878, William F. Wendt, and shortly thereafter Father [Henry W.] came. Organized to manufacture a portable blacksmith forge with a geared lever-driven blower, the tiny company had no factory, but parts produced outside were assembled and shipped as the forges were sold.
"William Wendt, with a long head for financial matters and a keen appreciation for values in advertising, pulled the little company through many tight spots, while his brother Henry, a practical foundryman and manufacturer, not only looked after that end of the business, but had the happy faculty of attracting and keeping able lieutenants.
- Buffalo Forge Company - History (online 2006)
Befitting of Robin Leach’s ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,’ this mansion at 120 Lincoln Parkway is a home that most people could only dream of owning. Then again, taking care of a 5638 square foot mansion is not everybody’s cup of tea.
But for that special ‘someone,’ this 5-bedroom, 4+ bathroom circa 1923 manor is the cat’s meow. And now it’s for sale, listed at just under 2 million bucks – $1,999,000 to be exact.
From all appearances, the Henry W. Wendt House, a Tudor Revival-Jacobean Revival, constructed with Onondaga limestone (architects Franklyn J. and William A. Kidd) has withstood the tests of time, as have most of its neighboring mansions along Lincoln Parkway.
2006 Photos
Wrought-iron gate and fence were forged at Armor Welding by Reno Fabrizi
Tudor Revival / Jacobean Revival
Onondaga limestone ... Chimney cap ... Finial on gable peak
Onondaga limestone ... Chimney cap
Finial on gable peak
Slate roof ... Curved copper pediment is one the features that distinguishes this exterior as Jacobean Revival style
Top center: leaded glass windows, twisted columns ... Bay: Parapet / Casement windows below transom windows
Leaded glass windows ... Twisted columns ... Urns
Note difference in sizes on slate roof: smaller on top
North side main entrance
North side main entrance
