Louise Blanchard Bethune
Louise Blanchard Bethune | |
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| Born | Jennie Louise Blanchard July 21, 1856 Waterloo, New York, USA |
| Died | December 18, 1913 (aged 57) Buffalo, New York, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Robert A. Bethune (m. 1881) |
| Children | 1 |
| Practice | Buffalo, New York |
| Buildings | Hotel Lafayette |
Louise Blanchard Bethune (July 21, 1856 – December 18, 1913) was the first American woman known to have worked as a professional architect. She was born in Waterloo, New York. Blanchard worked primarily in Buffalo, New York and partnered with her husband at Bethune, Bethune & Fuchs.
Her biggest project was the Hotel Lafayette, including its expansion project, but she also worked on many other residential and commercial projects, including many public school buildings. The Buffalo Meter Company Building was renamed Bethune Hall in her honor by the University at Buffalo.