Share This Page On Social Media |
Comments? Corrections? Send us a message about this building |
Nominate A Building |
Karpeles Manuscript Museum, North Street
| Saved |
Karpeles Manuscript Museum, North Street.
Photo by Mike Puma, ViewsOfBuffalo
Location
220 North Street, Buffalo NY 14201
Google Bird's Eye View
Fillmore Council District
SBL: 100.69-4-21
Erie County Property Info
County Tax Map (loads GIS page)
City of Buffalo Parcel Viewer
Owner
Karpeles Manuscript Library
NYS Corporation and Business Entity Database
The Karpeles organization also operates another museum building nearby, at 320 Jersey Street.
Physical Description
Neo-Classic both Greek and Roman Architecture with a classic porch, ionic columns, and coffered ceiling and pediment.
Current Condition
Good, used as a museum
History
Built in 1911, this structure served as First Church of Christ, Scientist until it was converted into the Karpeles Manuscript Museum.
Recent Events and Actions Taken
Other Pertinent Facts
- The architecture is strange because such emphasis on classical and pagan architecture is highly uncommon for churches. However, the ideology of the Church of Christ, Scientist may have impacted this choice of classical forms.
- Designed by architect Solon Spencer Beman
Links
Newest Pages
■ 398 Grant Street
■ Frontier House
■ John D. Smith Gas Fixtures
■ Victoria Theater
■ 347 Fargo Avenue
■ 1934 Elmwood Avenue
■ Pijan Roost Bar
■ Market Bar
■ Cheektowaga Town Hall
■ St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Home / MusicMall
■ Forks Hotel
■ Young & Swartz Inc.
■ 31 Barker Street
■ 1432 Niagara Street
■ 253 Allen Street
■ Imperial Building
■ Seneca Babcock Community Center
■ 171 Brinkman Avenue
■ 153 Brinkman Avenue
■ 217 Brinkman Avenue
■ 197 Brinkman Avenue
■ 201 Brinkman Avenue
■ 205 Brinkman Avenue
■ 209 Brinkman Avenue
■ Fire House Engine No. 20 - E.M. Cotter Fire Boat
■ Corner Bar
■ Chez Ami Restaurant
■ Knapp Building
■ 334 Fillmore Avenue
■ 326 Fillmore Avenue
Added 2013-11-13 • Last changed 2013-11-29