St. Mary of Sorrows /
King Urban Life Center - Table of Contents
St. Mary of Sorrows / King Urban Life Center
2002 Photos - Facade (South)
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Location: |
938 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY |
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Completed: |
1891 Closed 1985-2000 |
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Architect: |
Adolphus Druiding, Chicago |
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Style: |
Rhenish Romanesque Revival |
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Material: |
Buffalo Plains blue limestone |
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2002 Conversion: |
Charter School |
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Restoration and School Conversion: |
Hamilton, Houston, & Lownie |
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King Urban Life Center Charter School: |
Official Home Page |
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Status: |
Buffalo Landmark |
Click on illustrations to enlarge
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A neighborhood landmark |
South facade (Genesee St.) |
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Four front entrances |
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Romanesque squat columns. Round and rectangular transoms |
Romanesque squat columns. Round and rectangular transoms |
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Romanesque capital |
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Bell tower |
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Spire |
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Special thanks to King Urban Center Charter School Executive Director Dr. Claity P. Massey for her cooperation and graciousness.
Photos and their arrangement © 2003 Chuck LaChiusa.
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