The Fenton History Center provides a series of images from the early-1900s showing winter life in Jamestown and Chautauqua County.
Local historian John Percy offers up a collection of memories and family photos from when the leviathan rolled through town in 1939.
Using methods he developed during the Indian Wars and the Civil War, General Albert Myer and the U.S. Signal Corps helped modernize the shipping industry with timely storm forecasting. "Old Probabilities" saved countless lives through his efforts to have the weather tracked worldwide.
Wilson Bentley was fascinated by snowflake design, aesthetically and scientifically. His example should serve as an inspiration to all.
How Hundreds of Thousands of Summer Excursionists Have Taken Their Lives in Their Hands in an Endeavor to Get a Modest Day's Outing.
Savor the sweet success of the Buffalo Bills in their first championship season. It was a Christmas gift the fans would never forget.
Nineteenth-century views of Niagara Falls when strolling onto the crystallized cataract was a winter tradition.
Ice fishing off the foot of Michigan Avenue, 1967. In the background is the lake freighter, Kinsman Independent, moored for the winter.
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.
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