Archive - WNY Heritage

When Vice President Harry Truman sat down to lunch with a group of friends and supporters in Buffalo, few could have predicted the changes looming in his immediate future.

Buffalo's Sewers: A History of the Queen City from Below

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

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.

Cabin Fever-- Heritage-Style

Back in April, we asked readers to share their memories, photos and artifacts with us-- and you delivered!

Pictorial

Elk Street Series: Elk Street Market

Once the largest wholesale market in the city of Buffalo, the Elk Street Market was a central trading place for early residents.

Private/Public Passages: Strolling Buffalo's Historic Alleyways

This “baker’s dozen” of Buffalo’s lesser traveled thoroughfares provides a perfect opportunity for a summer tour.

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Gates Circle

Gates Circle has witnessed, not only a name change, but also a whole renovation in its lifetime.

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A Pair of Distinguished Chapin Parkway Addresses

These two houses sit right across the street from one another and were both home to noteworthy families.

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