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"Memorable in the Annals of the United States” The Curious Case of General Alexander Smyth, 1812

A celebrated War of 1812 historian takes a look at one of America’s most. . . colorful. . . early generals.

The Buffalo All Stars: New York State’s First Women’s Professional Football Team

Part II of this story continues with the inaugural season of this pioneering Western New York team.

Endnotes: Show Business Shows Snow Business

National media coverage of Western New York's epic snowstorms are nothing new.

Producing Diversion and Hope: Kleinhans Music Hall During World War II

While thought of for its acoustic splendor today, Kleinhans Music Hall served as a multi-faceted beacon of morale during the dark days of the Second World War.

Endnotes: "Building" Morale: More Images of Kleinhans Music Hall

Stunning images of the hall's construction that we were unable to include in the print edition.

The Buffalo All Stars: New York State's First Women's Professional Football Team

Even before the passage of Title IX, Buffalo was a pioneer in women's professional sports.

Old Photo Album: Waterfalls the Tourist Seldom Sees

We explore some lesser-seen cataracts, courtesy of a 1920s rotogravure.

CAMP Guards the Memorial

A group of amateur preservationists are determined to save Cattaraugus County's unique Civil War memorial.

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