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Annie Taylor and “The Great Blondin” were only the best known of the many who dared to take on Niagara’s might.

A celebrated War of 1812 historian takes a look at one of America’s most. . . colorful. . . early generals.

An early baseball superstar mysteriously vanishes from the International Railway Bridge.

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

A visual survey of spans across the Niagara River, past and present.

Though they only played for one season, Rochester’s Rockets (and their predecessors) deserve remembering.

We take a look at the origins—and remnants—of what was once called “Buffalo’s Two-Million-Dollar Playground.”

A extra from our Spring 2022 issue, featuring a rundown of some of the rides from Buffalo's $2 million playground.

Western New York Heritage