House at 8 Berkley Drive

The House at 8 Berkley Drive is a two-story residential building designed in the Prairie style with features typical of post-war construction in New York. The structure features strong horizontal lines, broad overhanging eaves, and a design that connects the building to its surrounding landscape.

Architect Duane Lyman designed the house in 1957 for Laurence Maxwell Ferguson and Lurana Persing Ferguson during a period of architectural innovation. The home was built at a time when Prairie style principles were being reinterpreted for modern American residential design.

The house demonstrates how Prairie School principles shaped American homes in the mid-20th century, particularly through its open floor plans and strong horizontal lines. These design ideas represented a fresh way of thinking about how people should live and move through their homes.

The house is located in Lockport, Niagara County, north of Lincoln Avenue in a typical residential neighborhood. You can view the exterior from the street at your own pace without time constraints or special arrangements.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, recognizing its place in American architectural history. This designation documents how individual homes from this era reflect the broader architectural developments of their time.