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Eighty Years From Infamy: A Western New Yorker Remembers Pearl Harbor

Though living in Western New York since 1956, Alberta Deinhart still vividly remembers that Sunday morning in December 1941.
Endnotes: More on Truman in Buffalo

A subscriber provides an additional anecdote about the vice president's visit to Buffalo, shortly before ascending to the Oval Office.
WWII Letters Bring Local Doctor Back to Life

A collection of war letters helps a daughter discover the father she barely knew.
The Endurance of a Buffalo Family Business: Kohler Awning Inc.

Now in its 5th generation, this local company has survived many challenges to continue its commitment to customer satisfaction.
Connecting to an "Untouchable" Past

Tracing a grandfather's battle with Chicago gang lord Al Capone leads back home.
Mr. George K. Arthur: 1933 - 2020

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

Inspired by the Old Photo Album that appeared in our Summer 2020 issue, ("Hats Off to the Milliners"), the granddaughter of Buffalo milliner Anna Schnitter sent us the story of Anna's shop, along with some photos of her work.
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The Buffalo Bills Now....& Then Webinar December 11, 2020

Buffalo Bills expert Greg Tranter takes a look at the 2020 Buffalo Bills season before recalling moments from the franchise's storied history.
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From the Gift Shop
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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