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Endnotes: Reader Follow-Up: The Canisius Passion Plays

Thanks to a reader submission, we get to share another unique image from the epic theatrical productions.

Old Photo Album: The Buffalo Launch Club Regattas

We extend our coverage of the BLC with a collection of race photos spanning the years 1905-1960.

The Buffalo Launch Club is widely considered the first power boat club in the world. Here we survey many of the highpoints of its long and fascinating history.

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Olmsted and Vaux's Parkways

The West Side "parkways" created as part of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux's city-wide system of parks, paid homage to the recent Civil War.

Old Photo Album: Western New York's Winters

Despite the warm start, Western New York has been no stranger to Old Man Winter. These photos from the early 20th century show how our region has embraced the cold months.

Accept Everything America Can Produce: Glenn Curtiss Comes to Buffalo

The onset of the First World War brought Glenn Curtiss’ quest to send an aircraft across the Atlantic to a temporary halt. But it also brought incredible changes to his small-town aeroplane and motor business.

History in the Round: Buffalo's Cyclorama Building

The Cyclorama Building is one of Western New York's most unique architectural treasures. We honor the memory of developer Frank Ciminelli with this look back at the building's storied past.

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.

Western New York Heritage

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