A look at life in Western New York from the early 20th century, through the lens of photographer Lynn Walters.

Well-known vaudeville star Jesse Clipper became the first African American soldier from Buffalo to succumb to injuries sustained in World War I.

When the United States finally entered the First World War, a series of parades for international war commissions showcased one of the region’s most elegant automobiles.

Beginning with shock absorbers, the history of Houdaille Industries, in its various guises, encompasses everything from auto parts to launch pads for spaceships-- and just about everything in between.