In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cattaraugus County was part of a regional oil boom that dotted the landscape with a forest of wooden derricks and tanks.

Created as a pioneering facility for epileptic patients, we look at the rise and fall of this Livingston County community, portions of which survive today under very different circumstances.

We survey the most important trends, organizations and regional artists, while sharing some of their fabulous works.

Fifty years after his trial for assaulting a federal officer, a personal interview from decades past provides an intimate look into this well-known draft-evader, his thoughts and his family.

Artifacts and documents from the Beach Collection shed some unique light on this international women's organization on the occasion of its centennial. 

This installment of the Old Photo Album highlights more examples of Western New York's regional artistic heritage.

Our friends at the Brant-Farnham Historical Society share a memorable photo from their collection!