Thomas Hart Benton's mural painting helped tell the story of American history.
The full content is available in the Winter 2003 Issue.
For centuries, people of all backgrounds and walks of life have recorded their impressions of Niagara Falls. Jack Wysocki provides a survey of these viewpoints, as well as the accompanying development — good and bad — of one of Western New York's most significant geographic features.
The editor takes a look at famed artist Thomas Cole's work relating to WNY.
Three centuries ago, French traders established this small, but important site in what is now Lewiston.
The story of La Salle's exploration of the Great Lakes is well known, but many mysteries surround his ship, the Griffon. The first part of this two-part story presents new interpretations of this storied ship's design.
By: John Percy
Geography's impact on the history of Western New York and Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.
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.
Western New York Heritage magazine’s editors, past and present, reflect on the organization’s first two decades.
Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction.