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Endnotes: George Catlin and the 1825 Buffalo Brewery Fire

A watercolor by George Catlin sheds some light on Buffalo's early brewing history.

Find out how the work of energetic entrepreneurs caused a Chautauqua County hamlet to become known as “The Buckle of the Grape Belt.”

Endnotes: A Rare Look at a Vanished Landscape

We take a look at a view of Downtown Buffalo from years past.

Jack Dempsey vs. Al Capone: Olean’s 1926 “Little Chicago” Confrontation

Did Olean’s police chief Jack Dempsey actually arrest Al Capone? We take a look at the theories and evidence.

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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.

Jabez Allen, MD, and the March from Bloodletting to Germs

Dr. Allen established the first pharmacy in Erie County outside the City of Buffalo in Aurora.

Western New York’s Largest Religious Event: The 1947 Eucharistic Congress

The events of the Buffalo Centennial Eucharistic Congress of 1947 drew over 500,000 people, making it the largest religious event held in Western New York.

Wild About Harry: Truman in Buffalo

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.

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