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Jabez Allen, MD, and the March from Bloodletting to Germs

Dr. Allen established the first pharmacy in Erie County outside the City of Buffalo in Aurora.

Nikola Tesla Changed Civilization. . . and It Started in Western New York

We mark the centennial of the first large-scale electrical transmission using alternating current with a look back at the man who made it possible.

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.

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.

The Great Horse Healer: Dr. John T. Claris - East Buffalo Veterinary Hospital

Veterinarian, innovator, community leader and vendor of patent medicines, Dr. John Claris saved countless equine lives with his facilities and innovations in horse care.

The Jolls House: Orchard Park’s Italianate Treasure Celebrates its Sesquicentennial

Built by Ambrose Johnson in 1870, the house occupied for decades by Dr. Williard Jolls became the center of the Orchard Park community and is a fine extant example of Italianate architecture. A collaborative arrangement between the town and the Orchard Park Historical Society is helping to preserve this important piece of local history.

The Houdaille Story

Beginning with shock absorbers, the history of Houdaille Industries, in its various guises, encompasses everything from auto parts to launch pads for spaceships-- and just about everything in between.

Western New York Heritage

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