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Producing Diversion and Hope: Kleinhans Music Hall During World War II

While thought of for its acoustic splendor today, Kleinhans Music Hall served as a multi-faceted beacon of morale during the dark days of the Second World War.

Endnotes: "Building" Morale: More Images of Klienhans Music Hall

Stunning images of the hall's construction that we were unable to include in the print edition.

The Buffalo All Stars: New York State's First Women's Professional Football Team

Even before the passage of Title IX, Buffalo was a pioneer in women's professional sports.

The Impact of Historic Preservation in Buffalo

Historic preservation efforts and heritage tourism have a measurable impact on the region's economy. A recent study supports this claim.

Sphere: Buffalo’s Quantum Leap Into the Abyss

Recent tragic events involving deep-sea exploration efforts prompted this look back at a Western New York-built success story.

Modern Housing for Buffalo

A 1932 exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art had a tremendous impact on American ideas about public housing design—especially in Buffalo.

Rosie Had a Name: Women War Workers from Western New York

We take a look at some real “Rosies” from local factories and businesses.

Buffalo’s Gunners: Bayard Wilkeson, Michael Wiedrich & the Battle of Gettysburg

Not many units from Western New York were present during the Battle of Gettysburg. But two artillery officers left a legacy—in very different ways.

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