Aerial view of downtown Buffalo from the perspective of the waterfront in the late 1950's.
South Buffalo native Chauncey Olcott entertained audiences with his songs and musical productions, simultaneously changing the nation’s perception of the Irish.
Nearly a century ago, vision and craftsmanship created a unique attraction. Now new visionaries and craftspeople have brought it back home.
The 1960s decision to locate SUNY Buffalo north of the city proper still haunts us today. Here are the reflections of Robert Coles, architect and activist for UB on the waterfront, on those controversial times.
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.
"Elevator Alley" on the Buffalo Waterfront, June 1965
Now that the inner harbor is once again receiving attention, Sue Eck looks back at the harbor in the 1920s.
The almost-entirely Irish-American scoopers went on strike early in May, 1899.
WNY Heritage Magazine is published four times per year. Subscribe or give a gift subscription!
Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
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.