We revisit the intriguing story a Bell P-39 fighter’s trip to the Soviet Union.
The full content is available in the Spring 2012 Issue.
Video of a presentation by Executive Director Douglas DeCroix to the Historical Association of Lewiston on February 25, 2021. Presentation topic was a WNY-built P-39 Airacobra fighter, its journey to Russia and back home again.
We take a look at some real “Rosies” from local factories and businesses.
We mark the 75th anniversary of this historic event with a look back at Western New York's contributions.
During World War II, Western New York sent thousands of aircraft to the Allies through Lend-Lease. The recent return of one of them provides an opportunity to explore the larger significance of that contribution.
By: John Percy
Geography's impact on the history of Western New York and Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.
Through a partnership with Christopher Behrend Photography, we bring you this photography book showing the end result of the restoration of the Art Nouveau murals in the North Park Theatre.
The story behind a Grand Island farm boy’s heroic sacrifice to save his comrades.
National media coverage of Western New York's epic snowstorms are nothing new.