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Lower Terrace aerial view - 1930's

Lower Terrace in the foreground, mouth of the harbor upper left (lighthouse visible), 1930's.
The Early Log Architecture of Western New York

Log buildings, the quintessential symbol of the American spirit, have a rich history in WNY. A few of these venerable edifices still remain, including the Gipple Cabin in the town of Lancaster, the oldest surviving building in Erie County.
The Alden Black Water Baths

Was the Alden black water a cure for rheumatism? Or an excuse to spend time in the country air? Either way, the town was never the same again.
A Waterfront University?

The 1960s decision to locate SUNY Buffalo north of the city proper still haunts us today. Here are the reflections of Robert Coles, architect and activist for UB on the waterfront, on those controversial times.
Historian's Notebook: Looking Backward 2001-1901

John Conlin looks back at the predictions made for the area at the 1901 Pan-Am Exposition in Buffalo.
The Gatling Land Boom - Hamburg, New York

Hamburg's flirtation with big business, big dreams – and big disillusionment.
An 1897 Hotel and the Theater That Never Was

The Mohawk Hotel is one of the many buildings to be demolished for the preferred site of the convention center. Here is the story behind its construction.
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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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