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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.

Endnotes: Don Messick: Buffalo’s Man of a Thousand Voices

You may not recognize his name, but most people will recognize at least one of the many characters this Buffalo native helped bring to life.

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.

Old Photo Album: The Erie County Fair Celebrates 175 Years

We break with tradition to provide a unique “past and present” look at this enduring annual event.

A Matter of Light and Death: Buffalo & the Electric Chair

Before Buffalo earned the title, “City of Light” the city had a more sinister brush with electricity.

Another Look: A Unique Preservation Project Returns to Normandy

A dedicated group of Western New Yorkers engage in a unique example of historic preservation.

Blanche Stuart Scott: Rochester’s Untamable Tomboy of the Air

The only woman Glenn Curtiss ever taught to fly achieved a host of aviation firsts, but her eventful life included plenty of adventures on the ground as well.

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