After joining the British Navy at age 12 and eventually rising to Captain, Frederick Marryat became a prolific writer, befriending the likes of Charles Dickens and helping to pioneer the sea story genre. Read his impressions of Buffalo in 1837.
The master shipbuilder Moyse Hillaret, who was chosen to participate in the grand plan of exploration, became an enemy of La Salle.
The Buffalo Yacht Club was founded in 1861 and had 5 previous headquarters before the present location was identified at the foot of Porter Avenue in Buffalo.
The Buffalo Canoe Club was founded in 1882 by William Lansing and other canoe enthusiasts.
A photo essay focused on the venerable vessel, now gone, reinforces the idea that there should be a Canadiana exhibit in the waterfront redevelopment plans. The center spread photo captures the spirit of the happy excursions.
The launch of the steamboat Superior and the development of Buffalo Harbor, lavishly detailed in illustration and text by the acclaimed artist-historian.
In 1913, U.S. Brig Niagara-- the flagship of Oliver Hazard Perry in the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie--was reconstructed with the original keel and a few timbers and towed to larger cities from Chicago to Buffalo.
Designed by Frank Kirby and built at the Buffalo Dry Dock Company on Ganson Street, the coal-fired steamship Canadiana was one of the "Crystal Beach boats."
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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.
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.