Wilson Bentley was fascinated by snowflake design, aesthetically and scientifically. His example should serve as an inspiration to all.
Snatched from time is the phrase David How used to refer to his taking of the life of Othello Church. It's also what the gallows did to How.
For the first half of the 20th century, Cuba, NY, was the cheese capital of the world – the heart of Western New York's booming cheese-making industry. WNY's history of cheese production continues to this day.
At the dawn of the automobile age, Buffalo, NY, represented America to the world in a grueling competition and came away victoriously.
Before the Sabres ruled the Buffalo winter sports scene, the AHL's Bisons were the toast of the town. Take a look back at the five-time Calder Cup champion's glory years from 1940-1970.
The Van Horn Mansion has deep roots in Niagara County history. The prominent brick building, dating back to 1823, is being restored to reflect the glory days of the Van Horn family.
When it comes to Thelma Winter's art, there is more there than meets the eye.
A 1925 Buffalo Courier rotogravure pictorial section of familiar Buffalo landmarks covered in snow.
Once considered a unique landmark and architectural cornerstone of of a renewed downtown Niagara Falls, the glass atrium design by Cesar Pelli is facing demolition.
Famous lost painting sets record.
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Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this unique collection of the most intense & beautiful winter icescapes-captured during the incredible winter months of 2019.
Why did a Buffalo druggist embark on a life-long quest to honor our 16th president?
Western New York Heritage magazine’s editors, past and present, reflect on the organization’s first two decades.