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The Famous Central Wharf of the Buffalo Waterfront: Part II

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction.

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The Famous Central Wharf of the Buffalo Waterfront: Part I

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction.

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The Outer Harbor Lights Up

A significant part of Buffalo's history is now the backdrop for a new attraction at Canalside and the Outer Harbor.

Another Look: Timeless Teaching Tug

The 113-year-old vessel worked the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes for nearly a century. Today, it operates as a teaching tug, but the years of wear and tear require extensive repairs.

Endnotes: Snowstorms – Past and Present

Buffalo and Western New York are known for wintry weather and the recent lake effect event the area witnessed in November was only the latest addition to the region’s snowy heritage.

Old Photo Album: The Black Rock Lock Celebrates its Centennial

This year marks the centennial of this important engineering project and aid to navigation. Our photo essay chronicles its construction in the early 20^th century.

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Riverside Park Pavilion - Then & Now

A look at Riverside Park over the years.

Pictorial

Crystal Beach - 1900-1922

Crystal Beach Fun 1900-1922. Be sure to see the Old Photo Album in the Summer/Fall 2003 issue of the WNY Heritage magazine, where Rose Ann Jankowiak-Hirsch expands on "Western New York's Pleasure Parks."

Western New York Heritage

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