Archive - WNY Heritage

Not many units from Western New York were present during the Battle of Gettysburg. But two artillery officers left a legacy—in very different ways.

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

Lockport memorializes this group of workers with a unique bronze recreation.

A tragic accident leads to an outpouring of kindness for a stranger in a Southern Tier city.

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

We take a look at the origins—and remnants—of what was once called “Buffalo’s Two-Million-Dollar Playground.”

Twenty years ago, the former Niagara Falls High School was given new life as a regional center for the arts.

A extra from our Spring 2022 issue, featuring a rundown of some of the rides from Buffalo's $2 million playground.

Western New York Heritage