Well-known vaudeville star Jesse Clipper became the first African American soldier from Buffalo to succumb to injuries sustained in World War I.

When the United States finally entered the First World War, a series of parades for international war commissions showcased one of the region’s most elegant automobiles.

Beginning with shock absorbers, the history of Houdaille Industries, in its various guises, encompasses everything from auto parts to launch pads for spaceships-- and just about everything in between.

Volunteers from the American Red Cross provided aid and comfort to countless Allied soldiers who faced death on the front lines during World War I.  One canteen worker from Buffalo recorded her experiences so future generations could understand the horrors and futility of war.