Archive - WNY Heritage

Recent tragic events involving deep-sea exploration efforts prompted this look back at a Western New York-built success story.

A 1920s souvenir booklet provides a unique look at a palatial Great Lakes cruise ship.

Part history, and almost part magic, we share a fascinating regional conservation project.

A decade before New York City’s famed “Armory Show,” a unique partnership between a businessman and a college brought another exhibit to Rochester.

This German immigrant, along with his family, engaged in a diverse array of ventures, the impact of which is still felt today.

Though far removed from the camouflage of today, the uniforms worn by War of 1812 soldiers served a variety of purposes.

One of Western New York's ubiquitous historical markers provide the impetus for a unique student investigation.

The tragic blizzard of 2022 provides an opportunity to recall the early days of weather forecasting.

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