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"Memorable in the Annals of the United States” The Curious Case of General Alexander Smyth, 1812

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

Jacob Friedrich Schoellkopf: Master Entrepreneur & Family Patriarch

This German immigrant, along with his family, engaged in a diverse array of ventures, the impact of which is still felt today.

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.

Video

Art & Iron- A Virtual Exhibit

A narrated, slideshow-style virtual exhibit created by Buffalo State's Museum Studies graduate students, focusing on the New York Car Wheel Works—Buffalo’s largest rail car wheel manufacturer—as well as art by a Buffalo company best known for map making.

Endnotes: Creating a Virtual Exhibit … Virtually

A donated painting provides the focal point for a collaborative project with Buffalo State graduate students.

The Buffalo Launch Club

The Buffalo Launch Club is widely considered the first power boat club in the world. Here we survey many of the highpoints of its long and fascinating history.

Old Photo Album: The Black Rock Lock

This year marks the centennial of this important engineering project and aid to navigation. Our photo essay chronicles its construction in the early 20^th century.

Pictorial

Riverside Park Pavilion - Then & Now

A look at Riverside Park over the years.

Western New York Heritage

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