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DARWIN D. MARTIN GARDENER'S COTTAGE, BUFFALO (1904 - S.090)
   
     GARDENER'S FLOOR PLANS    GARDENER'S ELEVATIONS    GARDENER'S COTTAGE 2024 

 
DARWIN D. MARTIN RESIDENCE (1904)    GEORGE BARTON (1903)     ISABEL & DARWIN MARTIN RESIDENCE GRAYCLIFF (1927)
  ADDITIONAL WRIGHT STUDIES 
   
Darwin D. Martin Gardener’s Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). Set of 31 images of the Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, photographed on October 10, 2024. On a trip to Buffalo, we had the opportunity to visit and photograph the Martin Complex in Buffalo and Graycliff, the summer home of Isabel & Darwin Martin in Derby, New York, approximately 30 minutes away. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1904, the Martin Complex consisted of the Residence, Pergola, Conservatory and Carriage House (1904), the Gardener’s Cottage (1905) and the George Barton Residence (1903). In 1927, twenty-three years after, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a smaller complex, the Isabel & Darwin Martin Summer Residence, Graycliff (S.225-226).
       Often overshadowed by the Martin House, the Gardener's Cottage doesn’t get much attention. Completed in 1908, this cottage stands out with its unique design and smaller scale. It has a modified four-square layout and is finished with stucco and wood trim, adding a charming touch to the estate.
       The Gardener's Cottage is an excellent example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style. Wright made the most of the narrow space by placing the entrances on the sides, creating a welcoming living room. He used vertical elements and window boxes to blend the garden with the interior, making the most of the limited street frontage and budget. The nearly square design, full of intricate details, makes the cottage feel bright and open,
 

with large windows letting in plenty of natural light.
       In 1987, Bruce Brooks Pfeiffer wrote: “This house, adjacent to the Martin property in Buffalo, served for the gardener and his family. It is a compact plan, with living, dining and kitchen on the first floor, three bedrooms above. The materials are wood frame and stucco. The treatment of the corners is similar to that of the Ladies' Home Journal Fireproof house; a long vertical panel, formed by wood strips, lends a stylish accent to an otherwise very simple dwelling.” Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1902-1906, 1987.
       October 10 was a beautiful, sunny fall day, perfect for capturing the Martin House and Gardener’s Cottage. The Martin House Restoration Corporation has meticulously restored these buildings to their original splendor, showcasing Frank Lloyd Wright’s remarkable genius. Today, the complex is expertly maintained, making it an awe-inspiring place to visit. We have assembled a set of 31 images of the Darwin D. Martin Gardener’s Cottage, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. These photographs aim to capture and preserve a moment in time, documenting the intricate details that contribute to the overall design and reflecting the current condition of the home. To expedite their addition to our website, we have chosen to omit individual descriptions for each image. Original 23 X 15 high res digital images.

 
       GARDENER'S FLOOR PLANS    GARDENER'S ELEVATIONS    GARDENER'S COTTAGE 2024 
 
DARWIN D. MARTIN GARDENER'S COTTAGE FLOOR PLANS (1905-08)
 
Darwin D. Martin Gardener’s Cottage, Buffalo, New York, Floor Plans 1905/1908 (FLLW #0530.01) (1905 - S.090).
Sheet 1: Basement, First and Second Floor plans for the Darwin Martin Gardener’s Cottage. Designed originally by Frank Lloyd Wright in November 29, 1905, plans were revised in May 1908.
Text lower left: “0530.01.” Text lower right: “Gardener's Cottage. D. D. Martin, Buffalo, New York. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Oak Park, Illinois. Nov.29-1905. Revised May 1908.” (S#
0085.65.1125)
 
 
 
DARWIN D. MARTIN GARDENER'S COTTAGE ELEVATIONS (1905/08)
 
Darwin D. Martin Gardener’s Cottage, Buffalo, New York, Elevations 1905/1908 (FLLW #0530.02) (1905 - S.090).
Sheet 2: South, West, Noth and East Elevations for the Darwin Martin Gardener’s Cottage. Designed originally by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1905, plans may have been revised in 1908.

 Text lower left: “0530.02.” Text lower right: “2.” (S#
0085.66.1125)
 
 
 
DARWIN D. MARTIN GARDENER'S COTTAGE (2024)
1) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-1).
 
2) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-2).
 
3) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-3).
 
4) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-4).
 
5) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-5).
 
6) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-6).
 
7) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-7).
 
8) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-8).
 
9) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-9).
 
10) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-10).
 
11) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-11).
 
12) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-12).
 
13) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-13).
 
14) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-14).
 
15) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-15).
 
16) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-16).
 
17) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-17).
 
18) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-18).
 
19) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-19).
 
20) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-20).
 
21) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-21).
 
22) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-22).
 
23) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-23).
24) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-24).
 
25) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-25).
 
26) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-26).
 
27) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-27).
 
28) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-28).
 
29) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-29).
 
30) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-30).
 
31) Darwin D. Martin Gardener's Cottage, Buffalo, New York, 2024 (1905 - S.090). 23 X 15 high res digital image, photographed by Douglas M. Steiner on October 10, 2024. Copyright 2025,. (ST#2024.34.1125-31).
   
 
Additional Wright Studies
 
SEE ADDITIONAL WRIGHT STUDIES
 
Frank Lloyd Wright's First Published Article (1898)
 
Photographic Chronology of Frank Lloyd Wright Portraits
 
 
"Frank Lloyd Wright's Nakoma Clubhouse & Sculptures."
A comprehensive study of Frank Lloyd Wright's Nakoma Clubhouse
and the Nakoma and Nakomis Sculptures. Now Available.
Limited Edition.
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