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The Thomas McFarland House Architect: C. D. Swan Style: Hybrid of Queen Anne and Shingle Building Plans Filed: November 1,
1891 |
The original owner was Thomas McFarland, an M&T bank officer. After he died, his wife lived there with their daughter and son-in-law.
The next owner painted the house yellow, enclosed the portico, and turned the house into apartments.
The latest, fourth, owners are restoring the house to its original configurations.
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Previous owner converted the house into apartments and enclosed the porch. |
Portico enclosure has been removed |
In May of 2003 the rebuilding of the portico is almost complete |
Typical Queen Anne style corner tower |
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Note rare (for Buffalo) Potsdam sandstone chimney favored by C. D. Swan |
Engaged wooden columns on tower |
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Three types of wooden shingles:
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Texture is emphasized by shadows in both Queen Anne and Shingle styles |
In 2003 columns have been removed so that porch foundation could be repaired, and defective Potsdam sandstone replaced |
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Large horizontal stones are carriage steps |
Porte-cochere beyond the carriage steps |
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Potsdam sandstone favored by architect C. D. Swan. |
Contrast Potsdam sandstone to commonly found Medina sandstone in 405 Linwood porte-cochere |
