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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.
“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.
My Wife and My Life: Buffalo’s Julius Francis and Abraham Lincoln

Why did a Buffalo druggist embark on a life-long quest to honor our 16th president?
Sloan Wilson: Buffalo’s Own Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

An examination of Wilson’s time in Buffalo, composing his best-selling novel.
"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.
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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