Archive - WNY Heritage

A 1932 exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art had a tremendous impact on American ideas about public housing design—especially in Buffalo.

Rosie Had a Name: Women War Workers from Western New York

We take a look at some real “Rosies” from local factories and businesses.

Andrew Carnegie and Clara Whealan: The Creation of the Lackawanna Library

We take a look at the creation of one of the last Carnegie libraries.

Dedication and the Will to Make It Happen: Daemen Turns 75

We celebrate the 75th anniversary of Daemen University with a look back at its humble beginnings and dramatic evolution.

Eighty Years From Infamy: A Western New Yorker Remembers Pearl Harbor

Though living in Western New York since 1956, Alberta Deinhart still vividly remembers that Sunday morning in December 1941.

Anne White Carpenter: The Woman Behind the Wheel

The first fully equipped female chemist in the county devoted her life to empowering women, young and old.

At the Water's Edge: Paintings and Drawings by Mildred C. Green

The first solo exhibition of this artist’s work highlights the business and beauty of the region’s waterways.

Old Photo Album: Batavia's Richmond Mansion

When rail magnate Dean Richmond and his wife Mary purchased their Batavia home, the modifications they made resulted in the area’s preeminent residence. We take a look at this stately home, both inside and out.

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