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“One of the Grandest Spectacles I Have Ever Seen:” Buffalo Hosts the Grand Army of the Republic

We recall the planning and spectacle of the event that brought nearly 50,000 Union veterans to the Queen City.

James Schuyler: The Poet of East Aurora

A chance encounter leads to this examination of a Pulitzer Prize-winning poem recalling the author’s neighborhood.

From Grand Island to Gliders: Charles N. DeGlopper

The story behind a Grand Island farm boy’s heroic sacrifice to save his comrades.

Preserving Niagara River Views at the Castellani Art Museum

Partnerships play a key role in preserving and sharing the visual history of the Niagara River.

North Street Cemetery: Desecration and Scandal

The 1901 destruction of Buffalo’s North Street Cemetery produced one of the largest scandals in the city’s history.

Endnotes: Western New York Heritage Publication Receives Award

Western New York Heritage's publication, Legends of the Chautauqua-Erie Grape Belt, wins the Jim Finkle Industry Award at the New York Wine and Grape Foundation's 2024 Unity Awards.

“Better-Built, Ready Cut” The Neighborhood-Shaping Impact of Bennett Kit Homes

This North Tonawanda firm became a leader in the pre-fabricated housing boom of the early 20th century.

The Old Photo Album: A Bevy of Bennett Homes

More Bennett Home models, with real-life regional examples.

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