Reputed to be the third oldest yacht club in the United States, the Buffalo Yacht Club has a storied history, including hosting the Brig Niagara in 1913. But the BYC’s clubhouses have had a stormy history.
The Point, known now as Prospect Point, is where the history of photography played out against the backdrop of Niagara Falls in competition for tourist dollars.
Aerial photos of the Niagara Frontier by Edwin Ronne and Milton Washburn originally published in 1924, documenting important changes.
The editor takes a look at famed artist Thomas Cole's work relating to WNY.
In the War of 1812 the British successfully attacked Fort Niagara in the middle of winter. They retained the American garrison flag as a war trophy.
The master shipbuilder Moyse Hillaret, who was chosen to participate in the grand plan of exploration, became an enemy of La Salle.
The Buffalo Yacht Club was founded in 1861 and had 5 previous headquarters before the present location was identified at the foot of Porter Avenue in Buffalo.
The Buffalo Canoe Club was founded in 1882 by William Lansing and other canoe enthusiasts.
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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.
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.