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The Amusement Parks of the Southern Tier

This survey of several Southern Tier entertainment destinations evokes memories of a bygone era.

Anne White Carpenter: The Woman Behind the Wheel

The first fully equipped female chemist in the county devoted her life to empowering women, young and old.

Off the Beaten Path: Frederick Douglass in Allegany County

Frederick Douglass' 1851 tour of Allegany County provides some unique insights into the philosophy and tactics of this iconic slave-turned-abolitionist.

Old Photo Album: WNY From Above

Join us on an aerial tour of all eight counties of Western New York.

"Forever" Ain't What It Used To Be: George Washington's Promise and the Kinzua Dam

In 1794, George Washington promised the Seneca Nation that their land in the Allegheny Valley would be theirs forever, but floods and pollution in Pittsburgh caused later generations to renege on his promise.

Alfred’s School of Ceramics: Still on Top

In the 1890s Alfred University was looking for a way to boost enrollment and practically train students. Spurred by fine modeling clay in the local soil and the numerous clay industries in the Hudson Valley, the NYS School of Clay-Working and Ceramics at Alfred University was founded in 1901 and has grown into a national leader.

Cheese History in Western New York

For the first half of the 20th century, Cuba, NY, was the cheese capital of the world – the heart of Western New York's booming cheese-making industry. WNY's history of cheese production continues to this day.

Snatched from Time: The Trial and Execution of David D. How for the Murder of Othello Church

Snatched from time is the phrase David How used to refer to his taking of the life of Othello Church. It's also what the gallows did to How.

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