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Emily McDonnell: The Story of a Monumental Woman

By Timothy Bohen - April 19, 2015

After the sudden death of her husband in 1894, Emily McDonnell took on the then-unconventional role of a female business owner. The decision proved prosperous for her, and the legacy of McDonnell & Sons is still present in Western New York Today.

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