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The Early Days of Skiing in Western New York: Wooden Skis, Leather Boots and Studebaker Rope Tows

Meet some of the hard-working, fun-loving skiers who transformed Buffalo's southtown's farmland into a winter wonderland for snow sports enthusiasts.

The Early Log Architecture of Western New York

Log buildings, the quintessential symbol of the American spirit, have a rich history in WNY. A few of these venerable edifices still remain, including the Gipple Cabin in the town of Lancaster, the oldest surviving building in Erie County.

Old Photo Album: Flexlume Signs

The historic electric signs were produced in Buffalo from 1911-1942.

Father Hennepin at Niagara Falls (1678)

Thomas Hart Benton's mural painting helped tell the story of American history.

Niagara's Visual Music in the Paintings of Claire Shuttleworth

The beauty of the Niagara River, Falls and Gorge are captured in a series of symphonic paintings composed between 1910 and 1920.

Lest We Forget: William J. Donovan

Part I: The early life and times of one of Buffalo's most honored heroes and the founder of the OSS, the forerunner to today's CIA.

Last Look: Niagara Falls Convention Center

Prior to its use as Seneca Niagara Casino, the Niagara Convention and Civic Center hosted a variety of events.

Frontier Telephone

Buffalo's Frontier Telephone Company was an innovative industry leader in the early twentieth century.

Western New York Heritage

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