William Rand Kenan Jr’s philanthropic gesture to Lockport has provided a cultural legacy for the region.
The full article is available in the Fall 2017 Issue.
As the curtain rose on Buffalo’s premier symphony orchestra, the city desperately needed a suitable concert hall. Enter Edward L. Kleinhans and Mary Seaton, stage left.
For more than 50 years, Dewey Michael's Palace Burlesk was a rollicking entertainment venue. A look at the last of Buffalo's big promoters and his legacy.
In the 1920s, a fire ravaged Gowanda and left only a pile of rubble where its grand Opera House once stood. The community was devastated, but a local businessman was waiting in the wings to construct its next great movie playhouse.
After more than a century as a social club and organization, the most charming brick on the Broadway block is getting a facelift.
By: John Percy
Geography's impact on the history of Western New York and Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.
Buffalo's rich sports history is shared through stories, photos, and artifacts spanning more than a century. A must-have for the sports enthusiast on your list!