In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cattaraugus County was part of a regional oil boom that dotted the landscape with a forest of wooden derricks and tanks.
Recently named by the National Trust for Historical Preservation as one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2019," Willert Park Courts is in danger of being razed, along with many unique sculptures throughout the complex.
This “baker’s dozen” of Buffalo’s lesser traveled thoroughfares provides a perfect opportunity for a summer tour.
With the signing of the U.N. Charter in San Francisco in June 1945, the race was on to find a suitable location for the organization’s headquarters. And hundreds of cities from around the United States—and the world—sought to plead their case.
The history of Western New York’s European settlement is fraught with interconnected events and relationships, including some between several well-known characters.
For nearly half a century, this little brewery on Broadway operated under numerous owners and against the odds.
What has become an annual Easter destination started out as something quite different.
The streetcar line down Delaware Avenue to the city of Tonawanda helped shape Buffalo's first suburb in the late 19th century. This series of photos showcases what life was like in the early days of Kenmore.
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Buffalo's rich sports history is shared through stories, photos, and artifacts spanning more than a century. A must-have for the sports enthusiast on your list!
Photo reprint of "Buffalo Harbor". Makes for great nostalgic décor or a great gift!