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

We take a look at some real “Rosies” from local factories and businesses.
Old Photo Album: The Steamer Greater Buffalo

A 1920s souvenir booklet provides a unique look at a palatial Great Lakes cruise ship.
The Lock Tenders Tribute Monument: Commemorating Lockport’s Erie Canal Heritage

Lockport memorializes this group of workers with a unique bronze recreation.
Endnotes: Old Probabilities and the Beginnings of the National Weather Service

The tragic blizzard of 2022 provides an opportunity to recall the early days of weather forecasting.
Erie Beach Amusement Park: The Lore and The Legacy

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

Go behind the headlines to discover the beginnings of this regional architectural treasure.
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Erie Beach Park-- Rides and Remnants

A extra from our Spring 2022 issue, featuring a rundown of some of the rides from Buffalo's $2 million playground.
Endnotes: A Great Lake's Golden Hill

An evocative look at Niagara County's Golden Hill State Park
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North Park Theatre

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
The Ice Must Flow

Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this unique collection of the most intense & beautiful winter icescapes-captured during the incredible winter months of 2019.
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