If you missed the first part of an ongoing lecture series at the Historical Society (iPeople, Parks, and a Gallery too!i), the make sure you pencil in the next few saturdays into your schedule:
Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ~ iThe Larkin Family Historyi and iThe Larkin/Wright Story: From Soap to Richesi: What do soap, Frank Lloyd Wright, direct mail order business, and Buffalo have in common? The answer is, the Larkin Soap Company. Daniel Larkin, grandson of the Larkin Soap Company founder John D. Larkin, will present, iThe Larkin Family History.i Daniel Larkin is the author of a recent biography of his grandfather. Chuck LaChiusa will present iThe Larkin/Wright Story: From Soap to Richesi, a history of the remarkable Larkin Soap Company, and how a soap company is related to some of the most important developments in modern architecture, the Roycroft Movement in East Aurora and Frank Lloyd Wrightis Larkin Administration Building and the Darwin D. Martin House.
Saturday, March 4, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
iLarkin 101i and iThe Larkin Estatei
The Larkin Soap Company grew to be one of the largest mail order houses in the country, rivaling Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. How did they do it? Join Larkin expert Jerry Puma as he presents, iLarkin 101,i the marketing innovation that did it, the Larkin Plan, and shares some of his vast collection of Larkin incentives. Then, enjoy a tour via slides of the history and architecture of the Larkin estate, the suburban seat of the Larkin family.
Saturday, March 11, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
iThe Architecture of Esenwein and Johnsoni and iThe Architecture of Lincoln Parkwayi
About 90 years ago, many of the wealthy of Buffalo chose Lincoln Parkway for their new homes, taking advantage of Frederick Law Olmstedis parks and parkway system. These homes were designed by the leading architectural firms in Buffalo, including Esenwein and Johnson and Green and Wicks. Martin Wachadlo, architectural historian, will discuss iThe Architecture of Esenwein and Johnson,i the firm that designed the Niagara Mohawk Building, Lafayette High School, and many of the most prominent homes along the Olmsted parkways. Martin curated the recent Esenwein and Johnson exhibit at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Peter Filim will take us on a tour via slides of iThe Architecture of Lincoln Parkway.i
Saturday, March 18, 2006
iBuffalo Society and the Rumsey Familyi and iThe Architecture of Green and Wicksi
David Rumsey will talk about his family, one of Buffalois leading families and owners of the farmland on which was built the Pan-American Exposition in a talk entitled, iBuffalo Society and the Rumsey Family.i Chuck LaChiusa will present iThe Architecture of Green and Wicks,i the leading architectural firm in Buffalo at the turn of the last century. Green and Wicks designed the original portion of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Goldome Bank, and many houses along the Olmsted parkways.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
iThe Architectural Significance of the Albright-Knox Art Galleryi and
iHistoric Preservation and the Albright-Knoxi
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is not only home to a world-renowned collection of modern art but is also an important part of Buffalois architecture as well. Laura Goodwin, AIA, will discuss iThe Architectural Significance of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.i The original Albright Art Gallery, opened in 1905, was designed by Green and Wicks as the permanent home of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy. The gallery expanded in 1962 with a modern wing designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill of New York. The gallery building is today a jewel nestled on the edge of Delaware Park. Laura Jones will present iHistoric Preservation and the Albright-Knox.i
Saturday, April 1, 2006
iA History of the Albright-Knox and Its Collectioni and iWho Were Albright and Knox?i
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is world-renowned for its collection of modern art. How did this collection come together? When did it all get started? Come explore the history of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in this final session of the lecture series. Mariann Smith, education curator of the Albright-Knox, will present iHistory of the Albright-Knox and Its Collections.i Laura Jones will complete the final piece of the art gallery puzzle (and the final talk of our Saturday Lecture Series), by answering the question, iWho Were Albright and Knox?i
Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. (25 Nottingham Court, corner of Elmwood Ave. at the Scajaquada Expressway.)
Presented by Preservation Coalition of Erie County and the Landmark Society of the Niagara Frontier.
$10 general public, $8 members of the Preservation Coalition and the Landmark Society.