Buffalo, NY
Pictured is the Coatsworth House, located at 49 Cottage Street. Built in 1869 in the Second Empire style, it was the home of Thomas Coatsworth, who had the home built for him and his wife, Electra. Born in Ottawa in 1821, Thomas’ family relocated to Buffalo and quickly became one of the city’s most prominent early families. As a young man, Thomas sold wood and later coal to shippers traveling across the Great Lakes. He eventually amassed enough wealth to purchase several freight boats that operated on the Great Lakes. He became a prominent figure in the local grain trade, and established one of the first waterfront grain elevators in Buffalo, along with digging the adjoining Coatsworth Slip, located where the General Mills plant stands today. Thomas passed away in 1887 at the age of 66 following a short bout with pneumonia. The Coatsworth House would eventually become the original motherhouse of the Brothers of Mercy when they purchased the home in 1926. During their time of ownership, the Brothers operated an infirmary in the home. Today, the home is divided up into several apartment units.
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Buffalo, NY
Pictured is the Coatsworth House, located at 49 Cottage Street. Built in 1869 in the Second Empire style, it was the home of Thomas Coatsworth, who had the home built for him and his wife, Electra. Born in Ottawa in 1821, Thomas’ family relocated to Buffalo and quickly became one of the city’s most prominent early families. As a young man, Thomas sold wood and later coal to shippers traveling across the Great Lakes. He eventually amassed enough wealth to purchase several freight boats that operated on the Great Lakes. He became a prominent figure in the local grain trade, and established one of the first waterfront grain elevators in Buffalo, along with digging the adjoining Coatsworth Slip, located where the General Mills plant stands today. Thomas passed away in 1887 at the age of 66 following a short bout with pneumonia. The Coatsworth House would eventually become the original motherhouse of the Brothers of Mercy when they purchased the home in 1926. During their time of ownership, the Brothers operated an infirmary in the home. Today, the home is divided up into several apartment units.
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