Buffalo’s Hosting of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition

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 ...
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The History of Beer Brewing in Buffalo

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 ...
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The History of Buffalo’s Lighthouses

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 ...
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A History of Buffalo’s Beautiful Olmsted Parks

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

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 ...
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