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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.
Buffalo’s Weather Story: The Early Years

Weather agencies operated a number of forecasting stations in downtown Buffalo prior to moving to the airport.
Endnotes: Show Business Shows Snow Business

National media coverage of Western New York's epic snowstorms are nothing new.
Old Photo Album: Wintry Wintry Wyoming

A collection of chilly scenes from years past, courtesy of the Wyoming County Historian's Office.
Old Photo Album: The Santa Claus School in Albion

An Orleans County farmer's dream of training a more authentic Santa Claus
Cabin Fever - Heritage Style

Back in April, we asked readers to share their memories, photos and artifacts with us-- and you delivered!
The Union College Cup: Buffalo’s First Hockey Trophy

High school hockey in Buffalo came of age in 1909, when a group of Union College alumni decided to create an organized competition among the city’s schools—complete with trophy.
Endnotes: Frozen Niagara Falls from Years Past
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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