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Tracing a grandfather's battle with Chicago gang lord Al Capone leads back home.

Historic Concordia Cemetery: Where Every Stone Tells a Story

Founded in 1859 by three German churches, Concordia Cemetery has served the changing East Side community ever since. Today, the stories of its “residents” continue to be preserved through a variety of efforts and events.

Cabin Fever - Heritage Style

Back in April, we asked readers to share their memories, photos and artifacts with us-- and you delivered!

Endnotes: Western New York Heritage Article Effects Positive Change

An article in Western New York Heritage prompted a local cemetery to take action in memorializing two of Buffalo's scholastic pioneers.

Old Photo Album: On The Road with Western New York Heritage

Our executive director travels to several European scenes that were featured in a pair of our 2019 stories, and visits the locations where Western New Yorkers made history.

Another Look: Masters of Earth, Mistresses of Heaven

Our regional cemeteries represent a unique combination of art gallery, history museum, architectural collection and park—all rolled into one.

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Masters of Earth, Mistresses of Heaven

Our regional cemeteries represent a unique combination of art gallery, history museum, architectural collection and park—all rolled into one.

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The Graves of Red Jacket

Red Jacket, whose Indian name was Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, is well-known in Western New York as a great Seneca orator.

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