Western New York Heritage

Buffalo's Blueblood Socialist

By John H. Conlin - April 15, 2006

Frank Perkins lived in Buffalo's first electrified house, ran for mayor and rallied for the cause of the area's workforce.

The full content is available in the Spring 2006 Issue.

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