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Crossing to Freedom: Harriet Tubman and John A. Roebling's Niagara Suspension Bridge

In the mid-19th century thousands of escaped slaves dreamed of crossing the Niagara River to the free soil of Canada. Many were led to this region by Harriet Tubman. New research aims to uncover the remains of a bridge she used.

Pictorial

509 Michigan Street

View of 509 Michigan Street, Buffalo, ca. 1996.

Uncrowned Community Builders: Preserving Regional History, One Person at a Time

An ethnic history movement that has grown and expanded.

Big Time at Little Harlem: The Club was THE Place to Go When Stepping Out in Buffalo

Ann Montgomery's Michigan Avenue landmark was the meeting place for generations of Buffalonians seeking grand entertainment, fine food and a convivial atmosphere.

Historian's Notebook: The Journey of Josiah Henson

Josiah Henson's determination and eloquence fueled the Underground Railroad, and the real story behind the classic Uncle Tom's Cabin.

The Rev. J. Edward Nash House: A Cornerstone of History and Culture

The Rev. J. Edward Nash House stands today as one of the few remaining landmarks of Buffalo's twentieth century significance in local and national history across racial lines. It was from this house that Rev. Nash, early in the twentieth century, led and helped to orchestrate some of the foremost civil rights causes of Buffalo and the nation.

The Old Photo Album: "Fantastic Color and Special Effects" The Seals Ebony Studio

He was a part of the second great African American migration to the north who built a creative and spiritual life; along the way he documented the life of his community.

Western New York Heritage

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