The Congressman, traveler, farmer and writer is remembered. 

He was a part of the second great African American migration to the north who built a creative and spiritual life; along the way he documented the life of his community.

The career of Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, father of the greenback dollar, and the history of the Exchange he built. In 1845 Spaulding's Exchange was the commercial center of Buffalo. What happened to it?

Was the Alden black water a cure for rheumatism? Or an excuse to spend time in the country air? Either way, the town was never the same again.

From inside the shelter of a privileged life, she started to help people anonymously. Now the foundation she started has taken on a life of its own.

Opened in 1848 by E.G. Spaulding, the Buffalo Gas Works building was demolished in the early 2000s.

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction. 

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction. 

Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction.