Archive - WNY Heritage

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

A unique look at a single Chautauqua County location through time.

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

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

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

Go behind the headlines to discover the beginnings of this regional architectural treasure.

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

The Erie Canal opened the West-- but getting there could be a deadly gamble, as this 1841 tragedy demonstrated.

Western New York Heritage