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
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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
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Added 2013-11-13 • Last changed 2013-11-29