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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.
Jabez Allen, MD, and the March from Bloodletting to Germs

Dr. Allen established the first pharmacy in Erie County outside the City of Buffalo in Aurora.
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.
Jesse Wallace Clipper: The Soldier and the Man

Well-known vaudeville star Jesse Clipper became the first African American soldier from Buffalo to succumb to injuries sustained in World War I.
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.
Western New York’s Largest Religious Event: The 1947 Eucharistic Congress

The events of the Buffalo Centennial Eucharistic Congress of 1947 drew over 500,000 people, making it the largest religious event held in Western New York.
Old Photo Album: Wintry Wintry Wyoming

A collection of chilly scenes from years past, courtesy of the Wyoming County Historian's Office.
Endnotes: A Great Lake's Golden Hill

An evocative look at Niagara County's Golden Hill State Park
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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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