Archive - WNY Heritage

We take a look at the origins—and remnants—of what was once called “Buffalo’s Two-Million-Dollar Playground.”

Go behind the headlines to discover the beginnings of this regional architectural treasure.

A extra from our Spring 2022 issue, featuring a rundown of some of the rides from Buffalo's $2 million playground.

The Erie Canal opened the West-- but getting there could be a deadly gamble, as this 1841 tragedy demonstrated.

Preservation of a National Historic Landmark is always a challenge-- even more so when it is sitting in the water.

Nearly a century ago, vision and craftsmanship created a unique attraction. Now new visionaries and craftspeople have brought it back home.

The first solo exhibition of this artist’s work highlights the business and beauty of the region’s waterways.

From backyard latrines and cesspools to innovative smart technology, we explore the history of Buffalo's sewer system over the last 200 years.

Western New York Heritage