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The Svengali and the Rolling Stone - A Brocton Tale

A religious zealot established a bizarre community in Chautauqua County, which included an eccentric and accomplished British politician and writer.
Endnotes: A Glimpse into the History of a Lost North Street Mansion

A generous subscriber shared a photograph, along with an interesting personal history of a lost mansion on Buffalo's North Street.
Old Photo Album: Hats Off to the Milliners

Enjoy this selection of fashionable hats on prominent Buffalo women from the early 20th Century.
Cabin Fever-- Heritage-Style

Back in April, we asked readers to share their memories, photos and artifacts with us-- and you delivered!
The Buffalo Courier-Express Mural: A 90-Year Journey

Commissioned for the opening of the new Courier-Express Building in 1930, the mural painted by Charles Bigelow and Ernest Davenport is a significant piece of Buffalo's rich journalistic and artistic history.
The Amherst Symphony Orchestra: 75 Years of Concerts and Community Connectivity

For three quarters of a century, the Amherst Symphony has been a pillar of the Western New York community, entertaining audiences and sharing the inspiration of music.
Searching for Robert: An Adventure in Doing Local History

Finding a list of politicians in a stack of old documents led to a journey of both frustration and discovery.
Trench Manufacturing: An Innovative Buffalo Company

At one time, Buffalo was the pennant capital of the world, thanks to the Trench Manufacturing Company.
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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.
Makers, Moments & Memorabilia

Buffalo's rich sports history is shared through stories, photos, and artifacts spanning more than a century. A must-have for the sports enthusiast on your list!
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