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Clescent Krueger: Pioneering Female Arc Welder

The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II provides a perfect opportunity to spotlight this Home Front pioneer.
Herbert O. Fisher: Tonawanda’s Aviator Extraordinaire

Tonawanda native Herbert O. Fisher was one of the greatest test pilots of the mid-20th century—yet few have heard of him.
Endnotes: Pioneering "Snow-tographer"

Nearly a century and a half ago, Wilson Bentley captured the first microphotograph of a snowflake.  Today, his pioneering collection resides in a Buffalo institution.
Endnotes: Historical Marker Preserves Women’s Football History

In April 2024, an historical marker was unveiled to commemorate the first women's professional tackle football game played in New York State.
The Strongest Married Couple on the Planet

A fond look at the life and athletic accomplishments of Chautauqua County’s Don and Cindy Reinhoudt.
The Buffalo All Stars: New York State’s First Women’s Professional Football Team

Part II of this story continues with the inaugural season of this pioneering Western New York team.
The Buffalo All Stars: New York State's First Women's Professional Football Team

Even before the passage of Title IX, Buffalo was a pioneer in women's professional sports.
Brocton: In the Heart of the Grape Belt

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

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.
The Ice Must Flow

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.
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