Archive - WNY Heritage

A visual survey of spans across the Niagara River, past and present.

The 1893 Model City prospectus described a “green city” powered by clean energy and centered around nature and beauty.

We mark the centennial of the first large-scale electrical transmission using alternating current with a look back at the man who made it possible.

The first fully equipped female chemist in the county devoted her life to empowering women, young and old.

We remember this pillar of Buffalo’s African American community with a series of personal recollections.

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

We examine the environmental efforts of this unassuming Buffalo jeweler to reclaim the waterfront of the city he loved.

You can't help but fall in love with the quirky statues that make up this unique regional take on a public art project.

Western New York Heritage