Lafayette High
School (1900-1903) American Renaissance: Here the Renaissance style if adapted to house a temple of learning. The design exemplifies the use of past forms for modern needs. This was the third high school in Buffalo Long a West Side landmark, it continues to serve its original purpose. The copper cupolas that dot the roof originally housed ventilation fans. Esenwein and Johnson designed the rear addition in 1919-1920. William H. Brandel, photographer, ca. 1905 |