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Electronic Automobilers-- 1905

A typical wealthy Buffalo couple might have two automobiles: an electric for the women in the family and a gasoline auto for the men in the family.
From Horse Cars to Metro Rail

The ways that public transportation has gotten Western New Yorkers en route since 1834. 
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The Peace Bridge: Buffalo and Fort Erie

The idea of a bridge joining Canada and the United States between Buffalo and Fort Erie was discussed as early as 1853.
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Buffalo Traffic Accidents 1923-25

Around 1915, automobile manufacturers had ceased advertising their vehicles as reliable transportation and had switched to selling the romance and adventure of driving oneself wherever one's heart might desire.
An Ornament to the Pavement: Frank Lloyd Wright's Buffalo Gas Station

In the late 1920s, Frank Lloyd Wright was asked to design an automobile filling station by former client and friend, William R. Heath. The chosen site was on Michigan and Cherry in Buffalo. What happened?
When Pierce-Arrow Went to War

The Pierce-Arrow motor car company went from manufacturing luxury cars to building trucks for the army during WWI.
Grandfather and the Electric Car

Henry Brunn pioneers from carriage builder to auto manufacturer.
From the Gift Shop
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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