Strawberry Island: A Hidden Gem with a Rich History

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 ...
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The Rich History of the Richardson Olmsted Campus

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 ...
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The History & Importance Of The Buffalo Skyway

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 ...
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Buffalo’s Innovative Architectural History

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 ...
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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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Buffalo-Niagara’s Role In The Underground Railroad

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 ...
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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 Historical Significance of Military Road

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 ...
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