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Orchard Park’s Allen Potter: A Life of Service Inspires a Unique Preservation Effort

Before his untimely death, Allen Potter mixed success in business with stewardship to his community. Today, another local businessman is preserving that story, while following in Potter's footsteps.
Endnotes: The Newberry Building

Over the course of its life, the Newberry Building in Batavia has been home to many different businesses. Today, the building is seeing new life with Genesee County's first commercial brewery in nearly 100 years.
You Want Me To What?!? Homeowners' Perspectives on the Twilight Tour of Homes

While touring the beautiful homes of Buffalo is a great experience for the public, what would motivate someone to open their home to over 1,000 strangers? We decided to ask.
Timon's Treasure: The Forgotten Reliquary of St. Joseph's Cathedral

Lost for decades, the reliquary of St. Joseph's Cathedral is a stunning work of art and a moving testament of faith. Paul Lubienecki helps to unravel the mysteries of its origins and creation. 
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The Famous Central Wharf of the Buffalo Waterfront: Part III

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction. 
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The Famous Central Wharf of the Buffalo Waterfront: Part II

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction. 
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The Famous Central Wharf of the Buffalo Waterfront: Part I

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction. 
Endnotes: TR Returns to the Wilcox Mansion - In Bronze

A bronze likeness of the 26th President was recently unveiled to further enhance the Buffalo residence where he was inaugurated.
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North Park Theatre

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.
The Ice Must Flow

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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