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When Mexico Came to Buffalo: Miguel Lerdo de Tejada and his Orquesta Tipica

The Pan-American Exposition's "Streets of Mexico," on the Midway, was one of the fair's largest exhibits and biggest draws.

The Life of Mary Jemison

The story of a helpless girl in violent circumstances continues to fascinate both young and old. Everyone in Western New York should know the heart-wrenching story of her endurance and adaptation to Indian life.

Ichabod's Journey: The Diary of a Holland Purchase Pioneer

The incredible 600-mile trek of a farmer and his family from Vermont to Western New York in 1811.

The Great Pike Fire of 1909

A mysterious fire in the middle of a summer night sparked one of the most devastating fires ever to consume a WNY community. Traces of the event still remain in this Wyoming County village.

Harvesting the Land, Reaching the Sky

The Buffalo Pitts Company's thresher made its mark in agricultural history right behind McCormick's reaper. Little known, though, was the company's pioneering aeronautical efforts that anticipated flight patterns to come.

Pictorial

The Buffalo Pitts Company - c.1900

Lackawanna Local Hero: The Life and Times of Colonel Jean-Baptiste Weber

The Congressman, traveler, farmer and writer is remembered.

Last Look: The Lake and Rail Elevator

The Lake and Rail Elevator was built in four steps over the years 1927 to 1930, reaching a total capacity of 4,400,000 bushels.

Western New York Heritage

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