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Old Photo Album: The Mighty Lafayette Violets

The Lafayette Violets adhered to their school's motto: Be Strong and of a Good Courage.

Old Photo Album: The Santa Claus School in Albion

An Orleans County farmer's dream of training a more authentic Santa Claus

Endnotes: A Glimpse into the History of a Lost North Street Mansion

A generous subscriber shared a photograph, along with an interesting personal history of a lost mansion on Buffalo's North Street.

The Amherst Symphony Orchestra: 75 Years of Concerts and Community Connectivity

For three quarters of a century, the Amherst Symphony has been a pillar of the Western New York community, entertaining audiences and sharing the inspiration of music.

The Buffalo Society of Artists: An Enduring Legacy of Prominence and Promise

For nearly 130 years, this society has flourished as an independent organization dedicated to the promotion of local art and artists.

Endnotes: Western New York Heritage Article Effects Positive Change

An article in Western New York Heritage prompted a local cemetery to take action in memorializing two of Buffalo's scholastic pioneers.

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The Bird Avenue Playground c. 1910

The site of a former school playground has seen many changes.

The Union College Cup: Buffalo’s First Hockey Trophy

High school hockey in Buffalo came of age in 1909, when a group of Union College alumni decided to create an organized competition among the city’s schools—complete with trophy.

Western New York Heritage

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