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Buffalo and Western New York Architecture Collection (State University of New York at Buffalo)

 Organization

Historical Note

University Archives has several areas of collecting focus. One of these is the Buffalo and Western New York Architecture Collection. The bulk of the Collection is made up of materials relating to Frank Lloyd Wright, and in particular, the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, New York. Other significant holdings include the Harold L. and Mary D. Cohen papers, Louise Bethune papers, Walter Bird papers, J.J. Polivka, and William S. Huff.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Reyner Banham "Buffalo: The Industrial Heritage" course records

 Collection — Box 1-4, Folder: 1
Identifier: 44-5-1133
Abstract

Documents "Buffalo: The Industrial Heritage", a summer course taught by Reyner Banham in 1977. Contents include contemporary and historic photographs of Buffalo's industrial buildings (including the Larkin Complex) and field notes.

Dates: 1904-1986; Majority of material found within 1977

Larkin Company plans

 Collection — Reel 16
Identifier: MS-0022-0009
Abstract

Architectural plans for the Larkin Company's administration building which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Dates: 1904-1912

Darwin D. Martin-Frank Lloyd Wright collection, oral histories

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0022-0093
Abstract

Oral history interviews with persons associated with the Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo, New York, and other buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Dates: 1971-1980

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  • Subject: Larkin Building (Buffalo, N.Y.) X
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Architectural drawings (visual works) 1
Architecture -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 1
Architecture, Modern -- 20th century 1
Architecture, industrial 1
Black-and-white negatives 1