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Last Look: The Lake and Rail Elevator

The Lake and Rail Elevator was built in four steps over the years 1927 to 1930, reaching a total capacity of 4,400,000 bushels.
Old Photo Album: Pan-Am Hotels and Lodgings

Photographic review of the extant buildings that offered lodgings during the Pan-American Exposition.
History of Baseball in Buffalo

A tribute to the memory of Joe Overfield.
The Transportation Stamps of the Pan-American Exposition

U.S. postage stamps issued in conjunction with the Pan-American Expo. and rumored forgeries and fakes.
Cantilevered Architecture on the Commercial Slip

The first widely-known image of Buffalo's waterfront was an intriguing building.
The Pan-American Exposition in 3D

An innovative presentation of views of the Exposition that come alive with depth perception. You are there!
Selling the Larkin Idea

A look at the business promotion history of the famed Larkin Company.
Mark Twain and Buffalo in 1901

Mark Twain and the production of the Pan-American issue of The Niagara Book.
From the Gift Shop
North Park Theatre

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
The Ice Must Flow

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this unique collection of the most intense & beautiful winter icescapes-captured during the incredible winter months of 2019.
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