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Seymour White House
140 Chapin Parkway , Buffalo, NY

Edward Kent, architect

The house was built for Seymour White in 1911. His son lived next door at #144 Chapin.   In 1926, the house was purchased by Ralph Pierce.

2001 Photos


Symmetrical facade (except for off-centered door)

140 Chapin Parkway
ca. 1902
Architect:  Edward Kent                      Builder: William Henrich Sons Co.
2 1⁄2-story flat-top side gable Georgian Revival house. Stone foundation, brick building, copper roof. Central entry under partial width flat roof porch with Corinthian columns and classical cornice detailing. Three gable dormers with pilaster mullions. Replacement windows. Parapeted gables. Contains contributing flat roof secondary building (garage).
- ELMWOOD HISTORIC DISTRICT (EAST) Nomination


Photo taken from a high lift by Susan Stevens


Copper roof and dormer siding              Pointed arch over dormer with supporting pilasters

Modillions supporting cornice                       Dentils                        Keystone in splayed lintel

Classical entablature supported by Roman (smooth shafts)  Corinthian  columns

Cornice                  Egg-and-dart ban                 Dentil band


Edward Kent, architect
 

(Except where noted) photos and their arrangement © 2001 Chuck LaChiusa
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