Karpeles Manuscript Museum, North Street
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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)
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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
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■ 545 East Ferry Street
■ 878 Elmwood Avenue
■ 863 East Ferry Street
■ 340 Baynes Street
■ 1185 Broadway
■ 1179 Broadway
■ 1175 Broadway
■ 1171 Broadway
■ 377 Maryland Street
■ 42 Cottage Street
■ 40 Cottage Street
■ 2 St. Louis Place
■ 180 West Utica Street
■ Dan Montgomery's
■ Ernest Franks House
■ M&T Bank at 2197 Seneca Street
■ The Charter Place
■ 102 Johnson Park
■ 323 Ganson Street
■ 399 Amherst Street
■ 301 Dearborn Street
■ 839 Seneca Street
■ 858 Jefferson Avenue
■ M&T Bank at 1877 Main Street
■ 2079 Niagara Street
■ Purity Candy Co. / Bresnahan Inc. Plumbing
■ Newsboys Benevolent and Athletic Association
■ Niagara Post Theater
■ 277 West Delavan Avenue
Added 2013-11-13 • Last changed 2013-11-29