Another Look: M&T Time Capsule

By Clarence C. Picard - October 15, 2010

In 1966 M&T Bank entombed a time capsule within One M&T Plaza’s cornerstone. While replacing the plaza’s stone exterior recently, workers unearthed the capsule. Here we take another look at the capsule and Buffalo in 1966.

The full content is available in the Fall 2010 Issue.

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