The first African American recipient of a Jesse Ketchum medal exemplifies what is possible when one perseveres.
The centennial of Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica provides an opportunity to examine the life of Father Nelson Baker.
A subscriber provides an additional anecdote about the vice president's visit to Buffalo, shortly before ascending to the Oval Office.
We remember a pillar of Western New York's heritage and philanthropic community.
Founded in 1859 by three German churches, Concordia Cemetery has served the changing East Side community ever since. Today, the stories of its “residents” continue to be preserved through a variety of efforts and events.
A religious zealot established a bizarre community in Chautauqua County, which included an eccentric and accomplished British politician and writer.
A generous subscriber shared a photograph, along with an interesting personal history of a lost mansion on Buffalo's North Street.
Finding a list of politicians in a stack of old documents led to a journey of both frustration and discovery.
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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.