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Collecting Ourselves: Reuniting the Objects of the Martin House

The effort to reestablish Frank Lloyd Wright’s tout ensemble has been years in the works—and is still a work in progress.

The Wreaths of Rochester of the John Burger Stone Ware Pottery

Utilitarian, yet decorative and now highly collectible, the vessels of the John Burger Pottery are a testament to the importance of stone ware manufacture in 19th century Western New York.

SEM—Through The Monocle

Student publications provide insight and a unique look back at this institution through the ages.

Dunkirk's Visionary Locomotive Man: Horatio Gates Brooks

We take a look at the man and machines that made Dunkirk a major player in America’s railroads.

Miss Lend Lease: One-Of-A-Kind Warplane Continues to Share its Secrets

Over 15 years after we first shared the story of this amazing artifact, its story continues to evolve.

The Lafayette Trail Across Western New York: Memorializing a National Historical Event

The 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of American is being permanently documented through a special initiative.

Ghost Ads: Western New York's Fading Signs of Our Past

These “ghostly” remnants of a bygone age are all around us—just look up!

The Small Flag at the Bottom of the Trunk

Generations later, a war souvenir makes its way back to the small town where it was made.

Western New York Heritage

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