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From Canal to Commerce: The Storied History of Shipping in Buffalo, NY

kendevapts August 11, 2025 History 0 Comment

Buffalo, New York is often associated with wings, snowstorms, and a revitalized waterfront—but beneath the surface lies a powerful maritime legacy. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Buffalo was one of the most important inland ports in America, helping shape the nation’s economic development and industrial boom. Its ...

Remembering Lou Vaccaro: The Visionary Behind Kenmore Development

kendevapts May 7, 2025 History 0 Comment

In January, we said goodbye to Lou Vaccaro, one of the founding visionaries and guiding forces behind Kenmore Development. His unwavering dedication, leadership, and generosity left an indelible mark on the company, his community, and the many lives he touched. His legacy is one of hard work, integrity, and ...

Strawberry Island: A Hidden Gem with a Rich History

kendevapts March 20, 2025 History 0 Comment

Nestled in the upper Niagara River between Buffalo and Grand Island, Strawberry Island is a small but historically and ecologically significant landmass. This seemingly inconspicuous island has played a role in the War of 1812, served as part of the homeland of the Seneca Nation, and faced serious environmental ...

Buffalo’s Hosting of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition

kendevapts October 10, 2024 History 0 Comment

The Pan-American Exposition was an event held in Buffalo, NY from May 1 through November 2, 1901. It was a six-month World’s Fair designed to highlight culture and technology from the Western Hemisphere. Where and Why the Exposition Took Place The Exposition took place not long after the Spanish-American War and ...

Famous Buffalonians: Then & Now

kendevapts January 8, 2024 History 0 Comment

While New York City and Los Angeles tend to get the most credit for being home to celebrities, most people don’t realize that many historic and modern public figures were either born or raised in Buffalo, NY. From business and politics to music and entertainment, Buffalo has been home to ...

The Rich History of the Richardson Olmsted Campus

kendevapts October 16, 2023 History 0 Comment

We’ve written before about Buffalo’s innovative architectural history--it’s one of our favorite things about the city. To celebrate one of the city’s most famous landmarks, we wanted to take a deep dive into the history of the Richardson Olmsted Campus. The Richardson Olmsted Campus is a 42-acre site located on Forest ...

The History of The First Ward & Buffalo’s Irish Community

kendevapts March 9, 2023 History 0 Comment

The Old First Ward is a neighborhood in Buffalo, NY on the city's southern edge along the Buffalo River. It has a long and rich cultural history that was shaped by the city's industrial development and the immigrant communities that settled in the area, particularly those from Ireland and ...

The History & Transformation of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery

kendevapts October 3, 2022 History 0 Comment

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is one of Buffalo's most iconic landmarks, but the museum has, unfortunately, been closed to the public for nearly three years. That’s because it’s undergoing a massive renovation and addition, which began in November 2019 and is expected to continue into 2023. It is the most ...

The History & Importance Of The Buffalo Skyway

kendevapts May 31, 2022 History 0 Comment

The Buffalo Skyway is one of the city's most iconic landmarks -- but it’s also one of the most controversial. The Skyway consists of an elevated bridge across the Buffalo River on Route 5 connecting Downtown Buffalo with the Northern end of the Buffalo Harbor. The Buffalo ...

The History of Beer Brewing in Buffalo

kendevapts September 29, 2021 History 0 Comment

Anyone who has attended a Buffalo Bills game knows it’s no secret that the people of Western New York like to drink. While Labatt and Molson are popular mass-produced beer choices due to Buffalo’s proximity to Canada, there’s been a large growth in the number of people drinking craft beer ...

Buffalo’s Innovative Architectural History

kendevapts July 26, 2021 History 0 Comment

Snow, football, wings and...architecture? While Buffalo is known for many things, people from outside of the city are often surprised to learn about its extensive architectural history and unique designs from some of the most famous American architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, E.B. Green and Louise ...

The History of Buffalo’s Lighthouses

kendevapts June 18, 2021 History 0 Comment

Western New York is known for its many waterways, and the city of Buffalo sits right on Lake Erie, an essential location that gave it a crucial role in American history, especially after the construction of the Erie Canal. You can still find relics today around Buffalo that demonstrate its ...

The History of Daylight Saving Time & How To Prepare For It

kendevapts March 11, 2021 History 0 Comment

This Sunday, March 14, Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins for most of the United States. It’s a welcome time for many in Buffalo because we’ve been longing for more daylight all winter, and later sunsets help keep us from curling up and going right to sleep after work. But those ...

Buffalo-Niagara’s Role In The Underground Railroad

kendevapts February 18, 2021 History 0 Comment

Most people don’t realize that Buffalo & Niagara Falls played a huge role in the Underground Railroad and the emancipation of slaves. The region’s geography and shared border with Canada made the Niagara Frontier a key destination for enslaved people seeking freedom in the 1800s. Crossing the Niagara River was ...

Buffalo, NY: A City Unmatched In Its Aviation Contributions

kendevapts September 23, 2020 History 0 Comment

As we look ahead to 2021, when we hopefully be safely traveling and visiting various parts of the country (and the world) once again, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at Buffalo's importance in the history of aviation. Even longtime residents may be unaware that the Queen ...

The Port of Call: Celebrating Maritime History in Buffalo

kendevapts June 28, 2019 History 0 Comment

July 4 is a time to recognize America’s history -- and this Independence Day, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a celebration of the country’s maritime past right here in Buffalo. From July 4 through July 7, a fleet of 12 tall ships from the United States, Canada, ...

A History of Buffalo’s Beautiful Olmsted Parks

kendevapts August 12, 2018 History 0 Comment

New York City’s Central Park gets plenty of fanfare, and rightfully so. But anyone who’s been to Buffalo knows that our parks are nothing to sneeze at. Many non-locals are unaware that Central Park’s designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, also designed Buffalo’s gorgeous system of parks, including its crown jewel, Delaware ...

The Historical Significance of Military Road

kendevapts April 13, 2018 History 0 Comment

When driving around Buffalo, Kenmore and Niagara Falls, it’s likely you’ve cruised down Military Road. But most residents, including locals, aren’t aware of the historical significance of this ordinary-looking road or how it got its name. Since our apartment communities are located throughout the Buffalo-Niagara region, we think it’s important ...

The Erie Canal: Fueling Buffalo’s Growth Then & Now

kendevapts July 31, 2017 History 0 Comment

While thousands of locals and tourists will visit Canalside this summer for concerts, biking and other outdoor activities, many may not realize the significance of its namesake and its importance to the development of the city of Buffalo. The Erie Canal is central to Buffalo’s history and was the major ...

Buffalo, NY: The City of Light (Thanks To Niagara Falls)

kendevapts March 28, 2017 History 0 Comment

This is the first post in our Buffalo History blog series. The series will focus on explaining how the city of Buffalo has grown and changed over the past few centuries and how its cultural and industrial heritage has shaped the city it is today. Buffalo is known as the ...

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