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A extra from our Spring 2022 issue, featuring a rundown of some of the rides from Buffalo's $2 million playground.

The traditional Dyngus Day ritual of drenching a young woman with water is shown in this circa 1930s postcard, printed by the Stanley Novelty Co. of Buffalo. Read about the Stanley Novelty Co. in our web exclusive.

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The Hats of Anna Schnitter

Inspired by the Old Photo Album that appeared in our Summer 2020 issue, ("Hats Off to the Milliners"), the granddaughter of Buffalo milliner Anna Schnitter sent us the story of Anna's shop, along with some photos of her work.

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Our Work Is Not Confined: Pan Am Women Beyond the Fair

We offer this bonus content on Buffalo's Pan Am women to accompany Daniel Moreno's article, "Her Executive Ability: Challenging Gender Norms at the Pan American Exposition" that appeared in the Winter 2021 issue of Western New York Heritage.

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Another Look: The Historic Colored Musicians Club: Forming the Next Chapter of a National Treasure

After more than a century as a social club and organization, the most charming brick on the Broadway block is getting a facelift.

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Gates Circle

Gates Circle has witnessed, not only a name change, but also a whole renovation in its lifetime.

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A Pair of Distinguished Chapin Parkway Addresses

These two houses sit right across the street from one another and were both home to noteworthy families.

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90 Soldier's Place

Many of the homes along Buffalo's famous parkways and circles have rich histories and this home on Soldier's Place is no different.

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