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It Will Answer The Purposes of a Fort Just As Well: Old Fort Niagara’s French Castle Turns 300

Western New York’s oldest building celebrates a special anniversary as we look back to the circumstance surrounding its construction.

Preserving Niagara River Views at the Castellani Art Museum

Partnerships play a key role in preserving and sharing the visual history of the Niagara River.

Dressed to Kill: Uniforms on the Niagara During the War of 1812

Though far removed from the camouflage of today, the uniforms worn by War of 1812 soldiers served a variety of purposes.

Endnotes: Old Probabilities and the Beginnings of the National Weather Service

The tragic blizzard of 2022 provides an opportunity to recall the early days of weather forecasting.

Looking for Love: A Utopian Legacy Turned Toxic

The 1893 Model City prospectus described a “green city” powered by clean energy and centered around nature and beauty.

Endnotes: A Great Lake's Golden Hill

An evocative look at Niagara County's Golden Hill State Park

"A Cabbin of Bark:" Joncaire's Magazin Royal, 1720

Three centuries ago, French traders established this small, but important site in what is now Lewiston.

The Niagara Gorge Belt Line

While the Maid of the Mist is certainly the longest-running sightseeing tour in Niagara Falls, the Great Gorge Route was the most popular for a time. John Slater dives into the international railroad line that attracted millions.

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