Duane Lyman
Duane Lyman | |
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| Born | September 9, 1886 M&T Bank Center |
Duane Lyman (1886–1966) was an architect based in Buffalo, New York, known for his prolific career which included 100 school buildings, many churches, and numerous large homes both in the city and suburban communities. At the time of his death, Lyman was referred to as the "dean of Western New York Architecture."[1]
Early life
Lyman was born in
Career
After graduating in 1908, he traveled abroad to Europe, staying until 1913 and the eve of World War I. He returned to the United States, settling in Buffalo and started an architecture practice. He was chief in three firms: Lansing Bley & Lyman (1912–1919), Bley & Lyman (1919–ca. 1939), and Lyman & Associates (ca. 1939–1966). Lyman volunteered for military service during World War I, serving in the nation's capital, and left with the rank of major.[1]
Some of Lyman's papers survive in the collection of the Buffalo History Museum.[3]
Selected works
- Vars Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery
- 1915: Bert Lee Jones Residence, Derby NY, 6980 Lakeshore Rd.
- 1922: Saturn Club, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[4]
- 1924: American Radiator Company Factory Complex, additions to the Institute of Thermal Research, Buffalo, New York[5]
- 1927: Country Club of Buffaloclubhouse, Buffalo, New York
- 1929: Annie Lang Miller House (Nottingham), Buffalo, New York
- 1934: Edwin M. and Emily S. Johnston House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[4]
- 1936: Federal Courthouse at Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York
- 1937: Cazenovia, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[4]
- 1950: Christ the King Chapel, Canisius College
- 1950: Williamsville Junior and Senior High School (now Williamsville South High School), Amherst, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[4]
- 1957: House at 8 Berkley Drive, Lockport, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[4]
- 1961: Liberty Building (addition)
- 1963: Diefendorf Hall, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
- 1966: M&T Bank Center, Buffalo
Personal life
In 1911, he married Elizabeth Stimson, with whom he had three daughters. Lyman hunted and fished on his near 100 acre farm near
References
- ^ a b c "Buffalo as an Architectural Museum". Duane Lyman. The History of Buffalo, New York. 2009-03-17.
- ^ "Duane Lyman and Associates, Architects, Records, 1923-1975 (bulk 1952-1963)". lib.buffalo.edu. Buffalo History Museum. Research Library. Archived from the original on 17 January 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ " "Duane Lyman and Associates, Architects, Records, 1923-1975". Retrieved 2013-07-06.
- ^ a b c d e "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2016-02-01. Note: This includes Derek King and Jennifer Walkowski (April 2015). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: American Radiator Company Factory Complex" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-02-01. and Accompanying photographs
External links
- Canisius College - Christ the King Chapel
- Duane Lyman and Associates, Architects, Records 1923-1975, 1952-1963: An inventory at EmpireADC.org, courtesy of the Buffalo History Museum.
- Michael J. Dillon U.S. Courthouse, Buffalo, NY
- UB Buildings: Diefendorf Hall
- Welcome to The Miller Mansion (Nottingham)