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William H. and Katherine Bush Hotchkiss House
37 Oakland Place, Buffalo, NY

Erected:

1897-98

Style:

Colonial Revival

Architects:

Lansing & Beierl
First owners: William H. Hotchkiss and his wife Katherine Bush
Second owners: Frank St. John Sidway
House history:
Martin Wachadlo, "37 Oakland Place"

2006 Photos


1901?  photo




Dormers                         Swan's neck pediment                Paneled pilasters                    Slate sides

Dormer                         Swan's neck pediment with urn finial                           Dentil molding accented with contrasting paint colors - a labor of love


Dentil
molding beneath overhanging cornice                Applied geometric trim on frieze                    Fluted columns            Turned balustrade


Dentil
molding beneath overhanging cornice                Applied geometric trim on frieze               Fluted columns                 Rosettes on capital


Simple
entablature at top of surround            Paneled jambs             Applied oval ornamentation on bottom panels

South side of house features Palladian window

North side of house


Copper
hipped roof over side door                Chimney brick pattern both contrasts and mimics painted wooden shingles


Ancones and leaded, bowed oriel windows support jetty
              


Special thanks to current owners, Thomas & Laura Chestnut, for their cooperation

Photos and their arrangement © 2006 Chuck LaChiusa
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