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Endnotes: Western New York Heritage Publication Receives Award

Western New York Heritage's publication, Legends of the Chautauqua-Erie Grape Belt, wins the Jim Finkle Industry Award at the New York Wine and Grape Foundation's 2024 Unity Awards.

The Old Photo Album: Artistic Practicality—A Gallery of Climax Basket Labels

A colorful-- and practical--gallery of basket labels from the Chautauqua Grape Belt

Endnotes: George Catlin and the 1825 Buffalo Brewery Fire

A watercolor by George Catlin sheds some light on Buffalo's early brewing history.

Brocton: In the Heart of the Grape Belt

Find out how the work of energetic entrepreneurs caused a Chautauqua County hamlet to become known as “The Buckle of the Grape Belt.”

Old Photo Album: Some Industrial Archaeology: A Study of the Brocton Wine Cellars

A unique look at a single Chautauqua County location through time.

Jack Dempsey vs. Al Capone: Olean’s 1926 “Little Chicago” Confrontation

Did Olean’s police chief Jack Dempsey actually arrest Al Capone? We take a look at the theories and evidence.

Connecting to an "Untouchable" Past

Tracing a grandfather's battle with Chicago gang lord Al Capone leads back home.

The Svengali and the Rolling Stone - A Brocton Tale

A religious zealot established a bizarre community in Chautauqua County, which included an eccentric and accomplished British politician and writer.

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