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Searching for Robert: An Adventure in Doing Local History

Finding a list of politicians in a stack of old documents led to a journey of both frustration and discovery.

Endnotes: You Can Be Successful in an Offline World

Jeddo Mill Antiques, along scenic Route 104 defies 21st century technology and relies on good old people-to-people relationships to keep their business thriving.

Old Photo Album: The Town of Shelby Through the Eyes of Scott B. Dunlap

The photographic collection of Scott B. Dunlap provides an informal look at the residents of this Orleans County town in the early 20th century.

Old Photo Album: WNY From Above

Join us on an aerial tour of all eight counties of Western New York.

20th Anniversary Flashback, Part II: Architecture,...

Our look back over the past 20 years of Western New York Heritage magazine continues with a survey of some of the many architecture-related stories that have graced our pages.

The Foreign Traveler from the Other Side of the Great Ocean: George Kennan

George Kennan's captivation with travel and Russia led him to expose the horrors of the exile system.

Another Look: Bent’s Opera House

The future looks promising for this regal opera house, once central to life in Medina because of its exciting performances and events.

Top of the First: Early Baseball Legends in Western New York

As this winter's snow melts and sunshine returns to the area, our thoughts move to the National Pastime. We take a look at some lesser-known big leaguers who left their mark on baseball in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.

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