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The Medina Free Academy 1850 School Bell

The bell from Orleans County’s pioneering free school has been restored and is now proudly on display.
The Rise, Decline and Renewal of Olmsted’s Elmwood District

Olmsted’s bicentennial provides an opportunity to examine the impact of his Buffalo park system on the development of one of the city’s neighborhoods.
Old Photo Album : Train Stations of Western New York

The author's college photography project provides a glimpse into regional rail stations of the past.
Buffalo's Great Northern Elevator-- Beginnings

Go behind the headlines to discover the beginnings of this regional architectural treasure.
The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago, the former Niagara Falls High School was given new life as a regional center for the arts.
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Erie Beach Park-- Rides and Remnants

A extra from our Spring 2022 issue, featuring a rundown of some of the rides from Buffalo's $2 million playground.
How Western New York’s Only National Historic Site Came To Be

The interest in the place where TR’s presidency began ultimately led to the preservation of the Wilcox Mansion.
Looking for Love: A Utopian Legacy Turned Toxic

The 1893 Model City prospectus described a “green city” powered by clean energy and centered around nature and beauty.
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North Park Theatre

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.
The Ice Must Flow

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.
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