Archive - WNY Heritage

Buffalo's Sewers: A History of the Queen City from Below

From backyard latrines and cesspools to innovative smart technology, we explore the history of Buffalo's sewer system over the last 200 years.

Mister Buffalo River— The Environmental Advocacy of Stan Spisiak

We examine the environmental efforts of this unassuming Buffalo jeweler to reclaim the waterfront of the city he loved.

Old Photo Album: The Town of Shelby Through the Eyes of Scott B. Dunlap

The photographic collection of Scott B. Dunlap provides an informal look at the residents of this Orleans County town in the early 20th century.

"A Cabbin of Bark": Joncaire's Magazine Royal

Three centuries ago, French traders established this small, but important site in what is now Lewiston.

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Cradle Beach: The Buffalo Fresh Air Mission's Summer Camp

Cradle Beach in Angola, NY gives less fortunate kids hope for a better life.

A Tavern Within the Trees

Asa Ransom was one of Western New York's most intriguing—yet mysterious—early pioneers. We take a look back at his life and accomplishments.

Othniel Charles Marsh: Lockport’s Bone Warrior

Lockport-born Othniel Marsh was one of the late 19^th century's top paleontologists, but his feud with Edward Cope divided the scientific community and forever tarnished both men’s reputations.

A Gallery of Chautauqua County Painters, 1937-1959

Though not as well-known as a Burchfield or a Sisti, this quintet of mid-20th century artists found inspiration in Chautauqua County's pastoral landscapes, charting careers that are worthy of greater recognition.

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