Edward Brodhead Green
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E. B. Green was a major American architect from New York State. He was born in Utica, NY. He attended Cornell University
, and moved to Buffalo, NY in 1881, where he was active through about 1930. His work left a lasting impression on the city of Buffalo, and include the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
, Young Men's Christian Association Central Building
(both listed on the National Register of Historic Places
), and Twentieth Century Club
(1894). His public buildings include the Buffalo Savings Bank, Market Arcade, the Buffalo Crematory, and South Park High School, The First Presbyterian Church
, Kibler High School
, Kenmore-Tonawanda Municipal Building, and Dayton Art Institute
(1930) among others. He also designed and built many private residences, including the Charles W. Goodyear Residence, the Granger Mansion, and his own residence at 180 Summer Street, which is not visible from the road. Green died in Buffalo in 1950, and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery
.
Green's best-known commissions were designed with his partner William Sydney Wicks (1854-1917). The firm's chronology is:
The firm's records survive in the library collections of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
Cornell University
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, and moved to Buffalo, NY in 1881, where he was active through about 1930. His work left a lasting impression on the city of Buffalo, and include the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is an art museum located in Delaware Park in Buffalo, New York. The gallery is a major showplace for modern art and contemporary art. It is located directly across the street from Buffalo State College.-History:...
, Young Men's Christian Association Central Building
Young Men's Christian Association Central Building
Young Men's Christian Association Central Building is a historic YMCA building located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The tan-colored brick building with sandstone accents was designed by noted local architects Green & Wicks and constructed in 1901-1902. It features a ten story tower and is...
(both listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
), and Twentieth Century Club
Twentieth Century Club (Buffalo, New York)
The Twentieth Century Club is a women's social club founded in the late 19th century in Buffalo, New York. It is located at 595 Delaware Avenue, in the Delaware District neighborhood. It was the first club run by women, for women, in the United States....
(1894). His public buildings include the Buffalo Savings Bank, Market Arcade, the Buffalo Crematory, and South Park High School, The First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church (Buffalo, New York)
The First Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, New York was the first organized religious body formed in what was then the western frontier of New York State. The town of Buffalo was sparsely populated when the church was organized on February 2, 1812; however having survived the War of 1812, the town...
, Kibler High School
Kibler High School
Kibler High School is a historic high school building located at the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, New York. It was designed by the Buffalo architectural firm of Edward B. Green, & Sons and constructed from 1925 to 1927 in the Classical Revival style...
, Kenmore-Tonawanda Municipal Building, and Dayton Art Institute
Dayton Art Institute
The Dayton Art Institute is a museum of fine arts in Dayton, Ohio, USA. The Dayton Art Institute was rated one of the top 10 best art museums in the United States for kids. The museum also ranks in the top 3% of all art museums in North America in 3 of 4 factors...
(1930) among others. He also designed and built many private residences, including the Charles W. Goodyear Residence, the Granger Mansion, and his own residence at 180 Summer Street, which is not visible from the road. Green died in Buffalo in 1950, and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo
Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York was founded in 1849 by Charles E. Clark. It covers over 250 acres and over 152,000 are buried there. Notable graves include U.S. President Millard Fillmore, singer Rick James, and inventor Lawrence Dale Bell...
.
Green's best-known commissions were designed with his partner William Sydney Wicks (1854-1917). The firm's chronology is:
- 1884: Green & Wicks founded
- 1917: Renamed E.B. Green & Son
- 1933: Renamed E. B Green after his son's death
- 1936: Renamed Green & James
- 1945: Renamed Green, James & Meadows
- 1950: Renamed James & Meadows after Green's death
- 1952: Renamed James, Meadows & Howard
- 1971: Firm dissolved
The firm's records survive in the library collections of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
External links
- E.B. Green at www.buffaloah.com
- Green & Wicks in Print at Yahoo Groups