Duane Lyman

Duane Lyman (1886–1966) was an architect based in Buffalo, New York, known for his prolific career which included 100 school buildings, many churches, and numerous large homes both in the city and suburban communities.

At the time of his death, Lyman was referred to as the "dean of Western New York Architecture.

He returned to the United States, settling in Buffalo and started an architecture practice.

Lyman volunteered for military service during World War I, serving in the nation's capital, and left with the rank of major.

Lyman died on April 30, 1966, at his home on 78 Oakland Place in Buffalo, which he designed and built in 1948.