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Another Look: Photo Yields Ties to Early Buffalo

A reader-submitted photo sheds light on an historic corner and its roots in the early history of Buffalo.

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Gates Circle

Gates Circle has witnessed, not only a name change, but also a whole renovation in its lifetime.

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A Pair of Distinguished Chapin Parkway Addresses

These two houses sit right across the street from one another and were both home to noteworthy families.

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90 Soldier's Place

Many of the homes along Buffalo's famous parkways and circles have rich histories and this home on Soldier's Place is no different.

The French Connection: The Origin of Dunkirk's Misunderstood Moniker

It may come as no surprise to learn that Dunkirk, NY, takes its name from the French city on the English Channel. But the way in which this occurred makes for a unique and interesting story.

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Scajaquada Drain Project - 1920s

The people of Buffalo declared the Scajaquada Creek a public nuisance and voted in favor of having a large portion of it that which flows through the east side residential district converted into an underground drain.

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860 Hertel: 1931-2006

860 Hertel Avenue has held many different operations throughout the years.

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The Bird Avenue Playground c. 1910

The site of a former school playground has seen many changes.

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