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Erie Canal Basin and Elevator, Buffalo
Picturesque America: Or, the Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes... With Illustr. on Steel and Wood, by Eminent American Artists, Volume 1
William C. Bryant
Appleton, 1872

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Main Street, Buffalo, From St Paul's Church
Picturesque America: Or, the Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes... With Illustr. on Steel and Wood, by Eminent American Artists, Volume 1
William C. Bryant
Appleton, 1872

Buffalo, New York, USA
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Grain-Propeller, Buffalo
Picturesque America: Or, the Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes... With Illustr. on Steel and Wood, by Eminent American Artists, Volume 1
William C. Bryant
Appleton, 1872

Buffalo, New York, USA
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City of Buffalo
Picturesque America: Or, the Land We Live In. A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes... With Illustr. on Steel and Wood, by Eminent American Artists, Volume 1
William C. Bryant
Appleton, 1872

Buffalo, New York, USA
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Main Street, Buffalo, From St. Paul's Church
Picturesque America... Oliver Bell Bunce, William Cullen Bryant
New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1872-1874.

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T. C. Tanke
Cor. Main and Eagle Streets
Buffalo, N.Y.
Ladies' Home Journal
November 1898

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Temple of Music, Buffalo, N.Y. Where Pres. McKinley was Shot (1901)
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Wilcox Residence, Buffalo, N.Y. where President Roosevelt took the oath of office, Sept. 14th, 1901
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North Street Looking West From Delaware Ave., Lenox Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y., 1907

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The Larkin Factories, Buffalo, N.Y.
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Bird's-eye View of the H. A. Meldrum Company's Department Stores
460-470 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y.

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Shelton Square, Intersection of Main, Erie, Church and Niagara Streets
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1844 - October 19 - The famous "Lower Great Lakes Storm" occurred. Southwesterly winds were at hurricane force for five hours, driving lake waters into downtown Buffalo NY. The storm drowned 200 persons.
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1850 - TREMENDOUS FIRE ! - OVER $100,000 OF PROPERTY DESTROYED !
From the Buffalo Daily Courier.
It becomes out painful duty to record the most disastrous conflagration, which has ever visited our city. The American Hotel, the Park Church, and numerous stores and dwellings contiguous to both are now in ruins. The blow has been a heavy one, and will awaken our citizens to the necessity of some measures being taken for their better protection from fire. Had there been a supply of water, sufficient to keep the engines in constant play, without the necessity of ceasing in order to change, from one resevoir [sic] to another, the fire might have been extinguished in the building where it took.
The fire broke out, at about half-past two, on yesterday morning, in the building next above the AMERICAN HOTEL, occupied by L. B. SHEARS, as a restaurant, and for six hours its course of destruction was unstayed. A heavy gale was blowing from the south-west, and fears were entertained, not alone by the faint-hearted of our citizens, that the devastation... Read MORE...
From the Buffalo Daily Courier.
It becomes out painful duty to record the most disastrous conflagration, which has ever visited our city. The American Hotel, the Park Church, and numerous stores and dwellings contiguous to both are now in ruins. The blow has been a heavy one, and will awaken our citizens to the necessity of some measures being taken for their better protection from fire. Had there been a supply of water, sufficient to keep the engines in constant play, without the necessity of ceasing in order to change, from one resevoir [sic] to another, the fire might have been extinguished in the building where it took.
The fire broke out, at about half-past two, on yesterday morning, in the building next above the AMERICAN HOTEL, occupied by L. B. SHEARS, as a restaurant, and for six hours its course of destruction was unstayed. A heavy gale was blowing from the south-west, and fears were entertained, not alone by the faint-hearted of our citizens, that the devastation... Read MORE...
1854 - Buffalo
Buffalo, a city, port of entry, and seat of justice of Erie county, New York, is situated at the eastern extremity of Lake Erie, 2 or 8 miles S. from the commencement of Niagara river : W. from Albany 364 miles by the Erie canal, and 325 miles by the Central railroad, (both of which terminate in this city,) 470 miles N. W. from New York, 22 miles S. S. E. from Niagara Falls, 103 miles N. E. from Cleveland, 290 miles N. by E. from Detroit, and 697 miles E. by N. from Chicago. Lat. 42° 53' N. ; Lon. 78° 55' W. It is regularly, and for the most part, handsomely built, partly on an elevation, and partly on a marsh or low ground, intersected in the southern part by Buffalo creek. This latter portion is the seat of the principal business. The site rises gradually as it recedes from the water's edge, and at the distance of 2 miles becomes an extended plain, 60 feet above the level of the harbor, affording delightful views of the city, lake, Niagara river, and Canada shore. The streets are... Read MORE...
Buffalo, a city, port of entry, and seat of justice of Erie county, New York, is situated at the eastern extremity of Lake Erie, 2 or 8 miles S. from the commencement of Niagara river : W. from Albany 364 miles by the Erie canal, and 325 miles by the Central railroad, (both of which terminate in this city,) 470 miles N. W. from New York, 22 miles S. S. E. from Niagara Falls, 103 miles N. E. from Cleveland, 290 miles N. by E. from Detroit, and 697 miles E. by N. from Chicago. Lat. 42° 53' N. ; Lon. 78° 55' W. It is regularly, and for the most part, handsomely built, partly on an elevation, and partly on a marsh or low ground, intersected in the southern part by Buffalo creek. This latter portion is the seat of the principal business. The site rises gradually as it recedes from the water's edge, and at the distance of 2 miles becomes an extended plain, 60 feet above the level of the harbor, affording delightful views of the city, lake, Niagara river, and Canada shore. The streets are... Read MORE...
1871 - Christopher Columbus was badly defeated for Councilman at the Buffalo election. Such is fame.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 7, 1871
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
January 7, 1871
1880 - Ice Cream Sundae
1880: Buffalo, NY; Evanston, IL; Two Rivers, WI; and Ithaca, NY all claim to have invented the ice cream sundae. Wherever it happened, it first started appearing in soda fountains during the 1880's. It was invented because ice cream sodas weren't allowed to be sold on Sundays; the ice cream sundae was a way to circumvent that restriction.
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1880: Buffalo, NY; Evanston, IL; Two Rivers, WI; and Ithaca, NY all claim to have invented the ice cream sundae. Wherever it happened, it first started appearing in soda fountains during the 1880's. It was invented because ice cream sodas weren't allowed to be sold on Sundays; the ice cream sundae was a way to circumvent that restriction.
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1887 - A PECULIAR CASE. Boys and Girls Married by a Buffalo Clergyman.
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 16. A most peculiar case came up in the Police Court here to-day, when a little girl between thirteen and fourteen years of age Applied to Judge King for a warrant for her husband. After some explanation it was given, for non-support. She said his name was Herbert F. Stone, and that he had married her in January last. Her name was Grace Kendall, and she is a ward of C. E. Kendall of the Kendall Manufacturing Company. When the huband was brought into court a most peculiar state of affairs came to light. It was learned that the couple mentioned, together with Charlie Kaigs, aged 17, and Mary Vaughn, aged 15, met at a dancing party in January last. It seems that they had all been slightly acquainted previously, but there was no intention of a marriage. After they had danced a few times they agreed to go to the residence of Rev. Charles H. Smith, 225 East Eagle street, and be married. They at once repaired there and the ceremony was performed. The families havegot... Read MORE...
BUFFALO, N.Y., March 16. A most peculiar case came up in the Police Court here to-day, when a little girl between thirteen and fourteen years of age Applied to Judge King for a warrant for her husband. After some explanation it was given, for non-support. She said his name was Herbert F. Stone, and that he had married her in January last. Her name was Grace Kendall, and she is a ward of C. E. Kendall of the Kendall Manufacturing Company. When the huband was brought into court a most peculiar state of affairs came to light. It was learned that the couple mentioned, together with Charlie Kaigs, aged 17, and Mary Vaughn, aged 15, met at a dancing party in January last. It seems that they had all been slightly acquainted previously, but there was no intention of a marriage. After they had danced a few times they agreed to go to the residence of Rev. Charles H. Smith, 225 East Eagle street, and be married. They at once repaired there and the ceremony was performed. The families havegot... Read MORE...
1889 - BUFFALO'S CALAMITY. The Heart of the City Swept by Fire, and a Loss of $2,500,000 Incurred -
Forty Buildings, Including Two Hotels Burned - A Fireman Killed by Falling Walls - Seventeen Other Persons Hurt.
BUFFALO, N. Y., Feb. 4 - The great fire Saturday morning did the most disastrous work in Buffalo since the embryo city was swept in flames in the war with the British and Indians in 1813 and only one house was left standing. A blaze in the heart of the manufacturing portion of the city was fanned by a high wind loaded with snow and destroyed more property than fire ever destroyed before in Buffalo. Flames were discovered about 2:45 o'clock in the upper portion of the new big five-story building of Root & Keating, the leather merchants, at the southwest corner of Wells and Carroll streets. Within an hour the great block was a mass of flaming ruins, and despite the efforts of the fire department other buildings in the vicinity caught from the flying fagots of fire. The Arlington Hotel and the Broezel House were soon in flames, but fortunately there was no loss of life, for ... Read MORE...
Forty Buildings, Including Two Hotels Burned - A Fireman Killed by Falling Walls - Seventeen Other Persons Hurt.
BUFFALO, N. Y., Feb. 4 - The great fire Saturday morning did the most disastrous work in Buffalo since the embryo city was swept in flames in the war with the British and Indians in 1813 and only one house was left standing. A blaze in the heart of the manufacturing portion of the city was fanned by a high wind loaded with snow and destroyed more property than fire ever destroyed before in Buffalo. Flames were discovered about 2:45 o'clock in the upper portion of the new big five-story building of Root & Keating, the leather merchants, at the southwest corner of Wells and Carroll streets. Within an hour the great block was a mass of flaming ruins, and despite the efforts of the fire department other buildings in the vicinity caught from the flying fagots of fire. The Arlington Hotel and the Broezel House were soon in flames, but fortunately there was no loss of life, for ... Read MORE...
1891 - A BIG BLAZE IN BUFFALO. WARNER BROTHERS' NEW BUILDING LAID IN ASHES.
THE LOSS ON BUILDING AND STOCK IN FOUR STORES ABOUT $300,000, FULLY INSURED - TWO FIREMEN TAKEN FROM THE RUINS DEAD.
BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan. 23. - The new and handsome building of Warner Brothers, at Terrace and Pearl Streets, was almost completely ruined by fire to-night. Within a week of the destruction of the Walbridge Building more than another quarter of a million dollars has gone up in smoke. The building was erected about a year and a half ago. It was of brick, trimmed with but stone, five stories high. The structure had a frontage on Pearl Street of 134 feet. It was square except on the Terrace Street side, where it followed the line of the street. It was divided into four stores. The southerly one, occupied by Warner Brothers, wholesale clothiers, had a frontage of 64 feet on Pearl Street; the next, occupied by Darling & Scholes, was 20 feet front and 115 feet deep; the third, leased by Zingsheim & Harris, had a frontage of 20 feet and a depth of 80, and the last, that of L. ... Read MORE...
THE LOSS ON BUILDING AND STOCK IN FOUR STORES ABOUT $300,000, FULLY INSURED - TWO FIREMEN TAKEN FROM THE RUINS DEAD.
BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan. 23. - The new and handsome building of Warner Brothers, at Terrace and Pearl Streets, was almost completely ruined by fire to-night. Within a week of the destruction of the Walbridge Building more than another quarter of a million dollars has gone up in smoke. The building was erected about a year and a half ago. It was of brick, trimmed with but stone, five stories high. The structure had a frontage on Pearl Street of 134 feet. It was square except on the Terrace Street side, where it followed the line of the street. It was divided into four stores. The southerly one, occupied by Warner Brothers, wholesale clothiers, had a frontage of 64 feet on Pearl Street; the next, occupied by Darling & Scholes, was 20 feet front and 115 feet deep; the third, leased by Zingsheim & Harris, had a frontage of 20 feet and a depth of 80, and the last, that of L. ... Read MORE...
1893 - HEAVY FIRE IN BUFFALO. FIRE EARLY THIS MORNING DESTROYS PROPERTY VALUED AT $750,000.
Buffalo, Dec. 14 - Fire this morning destroyed the Arcade building on Main street, including ROBINSON Musee, SHEAS music hall and several stores, including YENXA'S large grocery.
The loss is estimated at three-quarters of a million.
A number of people were sleeping in the Musee and barely escaped with
their lives. The burned buildings occupied half a square in the business heart of the city. The fire originated in an explosion in an engine room.
Racine Daily Journal
Racine, Wisconsin
December 14, 1893
Buffalo, Dec. 14 - Fire this morning destroyed the Arcade building on Main street, including ROBINSON Musee, SHEAS music hall and several stores, including YENXA'S large grocery.
The loss is estimated at three-quarters of a million.
A number of people were sleeping in the Musee and barely escaped with
their lives. The burned buildings occupied half a square in the business heart of the city. The fire originated in an explosion in an engine room.
Racine Daily Journal
Racine, Wisconsin
December 14, 1893
1895 - Buffalo
Buffalo, a city, port of entry, and seat of justice of Erie co., N.Y., is situated at the eastern extremity of Lake Erie, in lat. 42°53' N., lon. 78° 55' W., being 352 miles W. of Albany by the Erie Canal (300 miles by the New York Central Railroad), 460 miles N.W. of New York by the New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad, 22 miles S.S.E. of Niagara Falls, 182 miles N.E. of Cleveland by the Lake Shore and Nickel Plate Railroads (203 miles by water), and 290 miles E. by N. of Detroit by the Michigan Central. It has railway connections with Goderich on Lake Huron, 159 miles distant, with Detroit and Sarnia, and with Toronto and Montreal, all via the Grand Trunk Rail way. Other railroads terminating there are the West Shore, the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg, the Western New York & Pennsylvania, and the branches of the Reading System.
The city has a water front of about 5 miles, being about 21 miles on the lake and 2 1/ 2 miles on the Niagara River. The site on the lake front... Read MORE...
Buffalo, a city, port of entry, and seat of justice of Erie co., N.Y., is situated at the eastern extremity of Lake Erie, in lat. 42°53' N., lon. 78° 55' W., being 352 miles W. of Albany by the Erie Canal (300 miles by the New York Central Railroad), 460 miles N.W. of New York by the New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad, 22 miles S.S.E. of Niagara Falls, 182 miles N.E. of Cleveland by the Lake Shore and Nickel Plate Railroads (203 miles by water), and 290 miles E. by N. of Detroit by the Michigan Central. It has railway connections with Goderich on Lake Huron, 159 miles distant, with Detroit and Sarnia, and with Toronto and Montreal, all via the Grand Trunk Rail way. Other railroads terminating there are the West Shore, the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg, the Western New York & Pennsylvania, and the branches of the Reading System.
The city has a water front of about 5 miles, being about 21 miles on the lake and 2 1/ 2 miles on the Niagara River. The site on the lake front... Read MORE...
1896 - BUILDING COLLAPSED. A NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED AT BUFFALO, N.Y. ALMOST CRIMINAL CARELESSNESS.
THE OLD STRUCTURE WAS PROPPED UP FOR REPAIRS, WHEN THE PROPS SUDDENLY GAVE WAY AND A SCORE OR MORE PEOPLE WERE CAUGHT IN THE TRAP.
NAMES OF THE VICTIMS.
Buffalo, May 22. - Yesterday morning the Seneca Street side of the Brown building formerly occupied by the Western Union Telegraph company collapsed and a score or more people were buried in the ruins. The building was filled with offices, almost all of which were occupied. The Western Union left the building a few weeks ago and the owners of the block began the work of remodeling and strengthening it. On the Seneca Street side workmen were engaged in putting in black new iron columns and beams when the walls of a section of the building fell in.
Iron columns were twisted like wires, heavy wooden beams were torn to pieces like paper, pillars of brick crumbled to pieces and a huge cloud of dust arose, shutting out the wrecked buildings for some moments.
The immediate cause of the collapse of the building is supposed to have ... Read MORE...
THE OLD STRUCTURE WAS PROPPED UP FOR REPAIRS, WHEN THE PROPS SUDDENLY GAVE WAY AND A SCORE OR MORE PEOPLE WERE CAUGHT IN THE TRAP.
NAMES OF THE VICTIMS.
Buffalo, May 22. - Yesterday morning the Seneca Street side of the Brown building formerly occupied by the Western Union Telegraph company collapsed and a score or more people were buried in the ruins. The building was filled with offices, almost all of which were occupied. The Western Union left the building a few weeks ago and the owners of the block began the work of remodeling and strengthening it. On the Seneca Street side workmen were engaged in putting in black new iron columns and beams when the walls of a section of the building fell in.
Iron columns were twisted like wires, heavy wooden beams were torn to pieces like paper, pillars of brick crumbled to pieces and a huge cloud of dust arose, shutting out the wrecked buildings for some moments.
The immediate cause of the collapse of the building is supposed to have ... Read MORE...
1901 - Pan-American Exposition (Buffalo)
The Pan-American Exposition was a World's Fair held in Buffalo, New York, United States, from May 1 through November 2, 1901. The fair occupied 350 acres (1.4 km2) of land on the western edge of what is now Delaware Park, extending from Delaware Avenue to Elmwood Avenue and northward to Great Arrow Avenue.
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The Pan-American Exposition was a World's Fair held in Buffalo, New York, United States, from May 1 through November 2, 1901. The fair occupied 350 acres (1.4 km2) of land on the western edge of what is now Delaware Park, extending from Delaware Avenue to Elmwood Avenue and northward to Great Arrow Avenue.
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1901 - McKinley Assassinated
President William McKinley is assassinated in Buffalo.
Location: Inside the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
He was shaking hands with the public when Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, shot him twice in the abdomen. McKinley died six days later on September 14 of gangrene caused by the gunshot wounds.
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President William McKinley is assassinated in Buffalo.
Location: Inside the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
He was shaking hands with the public when Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, shot him twice in the abdomen. McKinley died six days later on September 14 of gangrene caused by the gunshot wounds.
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On July 17, 1902, Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, NY)
Willis Haviland Carrier was an American engineer and inventor who is widely regarded as the "Father of Air Conditioning." He was born on November 26, 1876, in Angola, New York, and passed away on October 7, 1950, in New York City.
Carrier's most significant contribution to the world was the invention of modern air conditioning, which revolutionized how we live and work. His invention addressed the problem of humidity affecting the quality of industrial processes, particularly in the printing industry. In 1902, while working for the Buffalo Forge Company, Carrier designed the first system that controlled temperature, humidity, and air circulation within a printing plant. This invention marked the birth of the first air conditioning system.
In 1915, Willis Carrier and several other engineers formed the Carrier Engineering Corporation (now known as Carrier Corporation), which focused on developing and improving air conditioning systems. This company became a pioneer in air... Read MORE...
Read more about Willis Haviland CARRIER
Willis Haviland Carrier was an American engineer and inventor who is widely regarded as the "Father of Air Conditioning." He was born on November 26, 1876, in Angola, New York, and passed away on October 7, 1950, in New York City.
Carrier's most significant contribution to the world was the invention of modern air conditioning, which revolutionized how we live and work. His invention addressed the problem of humidity affecting the quality of industrial processes, particularly in the printing industry. In 1902, while working for the Buffalo Forge Company, Carrier designed the first system that controlled temperature, humidity, and air circulation within a printing plant. This invention marked the birth of the first air conditioning system.
In 1915, Willis Carrier and several other engineers formed the Carrier Engineering Corporation (now known as Carrier Corporation), which focused on developing and improving air conditioning systems. This company became a pioneer in air... Read MORE...
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1911 - $250,000 FIRE IN BUFFALO FACTORY. FIREMEN BATTERED AND BURNED IN FIGHTING TO AVERT BIG EXPLOSION. TWO WOMEN RESCUED.
THICK SMOKE OVERCOMES DWELLERS IN ADJACENT HOUSE, WHO ARE CARRIED TO SAFETY - SCORE OF FIREMEN BLOWN ACROSS STREET - FLAMES KEPT FROM TURPENTINE.
Special to The Syracuse Herald.
Buffalo, April 27 - Damage estimated this morning at $250,000 resulted from a fire which practically destroyed the plant of the Buffalo Glass company at Nos. 96 and 98 Seneca street. Three alarms sent the entire downtown apparatus to the scene. The fire was under control at 8 o'clock.
Twenty firemen of Hook and Ladder company No. 1 and Hose company No. 2 of the South Division street department, were blown across the street by an explosion while working in front of the building. All were able to stay at work.
Two women, MRS. HANNAH EGGLESTON and MRS. C. HANSMAN, overcome by smoke in No. 101 Seneca street were carried to safety by patrolmen.
No one was seriously injured. Several firemen were slightly burned by a sheet of flame which followed the explosion.
A two-story frame restaurant adjoining the ... Read MORE...
THICK SMOKE OVERCOMES DWELLERS IN ADJACENT HOUSE, WHO ARE CARRIED TO SAFETY - SCORE OF FIREMEN BLOWN ACROSS STREET - FLAMES KEPT FROM TURPENTINE.
Special to The Syracuse Herald.
Buffalo, April 27 - Damage estimated this morning at $250,000 resulted from a fire which practically destroyed the plant of the Buffalo Glass company at Nos. 96 and 98 Seneca street. Three alarms sent the entire downtown apparatus to the scene. The fire was under control at 8 o'clock.
Twenty firemen of Hook and Ladder company No. 1 and Hose company No. 2 of the South Division street department, were blown across the street by an explosion while working in front of the building. All were able to stay at work.
Two women, MRS. HANNAH EGGLESTON and MRS. C. HANSMAN, overcome by smoke in No. 101 Seneca street were carried to safety by patrolmen.
No one was seriously injured. Several firemen were slightly burned by a sheet of flame which followed the explosion.
A two-story frame restaurant adjoining the ... Read MORE...
1913 - Six Men Injured in $100,000 Fire at Buffalo Hotel
Buffalo, Sept. 17.- Fire which broke out in the plant of Dirnberger Popcorn company, No. 135 Seneca street this morning spread to the Hotel Broezel and within a few minutes the third, fourth and fifth floor of the hotel were ablaze.
No one was killed, but six men were injured. They are:
John J. Ryan, Boston, bruises on right ankle.
M. H. Day, New Manchester, O., bruised back and body.
Captain Nerchel, engine company No. 7, fractured left leg.
E. J. Voye, Boston, bruises on right side.
E. J. Fair, Saginaw, Mich., injured by running into side door in dense smoke.
W. A. Williamson, Newark, N. J., who was overcome by smoke.
The hotel corridors were filled with smoke and flame, and policemen and employes of the house rushed through the hallways to arouse the guests.
Doors were battered down and frightened men, women and children were handed down the stairways and elevators to the lobby.
Within fifteen minutes after the alarm was raised the top floors of the hotel were... Read MORE...
Buffalo, Sept. 17.- Fire which broke out in the plant of Dirnberger Popcorn company, No. 135 Seneca street this morning spread to the Hotel Broezel and within a few minutes the third, fourth and fifth floor of the hotel were ablaze.
No one was killed, but six men were injured. They are:
John J. Ryan, Boston, bruises on right ankle.
M. H. Day, New Manchester, O., bruised back and body.
Captain Nerchel, engine company No. 7, fractured left leg.
E. J. Voye, Boston, bruises on right side.
E. J. Fair, Saginaw, Mich., injured by running into side door in dense smoke.
W. A. Williamson, Newark, N. J., who was overcome by smoke.
The hotel corridors were filled with smoke and flame, and policemen and employes of the house rushed through the hallways to arouse the guests.
Doors were battered down and frightened men, women and children were handed down the stairways and elevators to the lobby.
Within fifteen minutes after the alarm was raised the top floors of the hotel were... Read MORE...
1916
Buffalo, a city, port of entry, and seat of justice of Erie co., N.Y., is situated at the eastern extremity of Lake Erie, in lat. 42° 53' N., Lon. 78° 55' W., 352 miles W. of Albany by the Erie Canal and 300 miles by the New York Central and Hudson River R. Other railroads centring here are the Pennsylvania, the Erie, the Lackawanna, the West Shore, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, the Lehigh Valley, the Grand Trunk, etc. The city has a wharf-frontage of over 7 miles, and es tends along the Niagara River, which is crossed here by the International Bridge, completed in 1873 at a cost of about $1,500,000. The site on the lake-front gradually rises, and at the distance of about 2 miles becomes an ex tended undulating plain 50 feet above the water-level of the harbor. The more elevated portion of the site affords fine views of the city, the Niagara River, the Canada shore, the lake and bay, and the hilly country to the SB. Buffalo, especially the west side residence portion, is... Read MORE...
Buffalo, a city, port of entry, and seat of justice of Erie co., N.Y., is situated at the eastern extremity of Lake Erie, in lat. 42° 53' N., Lon. 78° 55' W., 352 miles W. of Albany by the Erie Canal and 300 miles by the New York Central and Hudson River R. Other railroads centring here are the Pennsylvania, the Erie, the Lackawanna, the West Shore, the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, the Lehigh Valley, the Grand Trunk, etc. The city has a wharf-frontage of over 7 miles, and es tends along the Niagara River, which is crossed here by the International Bridge, completed in 1873 at a cost of about $1,500,000. The site on the lake-front gradually rises, and at the distance of about 2 miles becomes an ex tended undulating plain 50 feet above the water-level of the harbor. The more elevated portion of the site affords fine views of the city, the Niagara River, the Canada shore, the lake and bay, and the hilly country to the SB. Buffalo, especially the west side residence portion, is... Read MORE...
1927 - August 4 - The Peace Bridge between the U.S. and Canada opens. The 3,580 foot long bridge is located near Buffalo, New York, and crosses the Niagara River.
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1945 - December 14-17 - A record December snowstorm buried Buffalo, NY, under 36.6 inches of snow, with unofficial totals south of the city ranging up to 70 inches. Travel was brought to a halt by the storm.
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The Weather Channel
Buffalo is the 10th windiest city in the U.S. with an average wind speed of 11.8 mph.
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2023 -Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, a sports enthusiast, or just looking for a good time, Buffalo has something for everyone. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Buffalo:
Explore Canalside: Canalside is a waterfront area that offers a range of activities, including ice skating in the winter, outdoor concerts in the summer, and beautiful views of Lake Erie year-round. Don't forget to check out the Naval Park, which features the USS Little Rock and other military exhibits.
Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: These beautiful gardens feature a wide variety of plant species from around the world. It's a peaceful and educational place to spend an afternoon.
Wander through the Buffalo History Museum: If you're a history enthusiast, this museum is a must-visit. It houses an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Buffalo and its role in American history.
Take a trip to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery: This renowned art gallery boasts an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. It's a great place to appreciate both local and international artistic talent.
Enjoy the Buffalo Zoo: Perfect for... Read MORE...
Explore Canalside: Canalside is a waterfront area that offers a range of activities, including ice skating in the winter, outdoor concerts in the summer, and beautiful views of Lake Erie year-round. Don't forget to check out the Naval Park, which features the USS Little Rock and other military exhibits.
Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens: These beautiful gardens feature a wide variety of plant species from around the world. It's a peaceful and educational place to spend an afternoon.
Wander through the Buffalo History Museum: If you're a history enthusiast, this museum is a must-visit. It houses an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of Buffalo and its role in American history.
Take a trip to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery: This renowned art gallery boasts an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. It's a great place to appreciate both local and international artistic talent.
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NY Gift Idea - Pizza, Bagels and Cheesecake - I Love New York! - Ceramic Mug for Genealogists Family History
Sip your way into the heart of the Big Apple with our Ceramic Mug featuring the mouthwatering trio of Pizza, Bagels, and Cheesecake! Designed for true New York food lovers, this mug is your perfect companion for savoring your favorite brews.

New York Roots & Sarcasm - Ceramic Genealogy Coffee Mug
Discover your New York heritage with a twist of humor with our "Found my roots in New York—turns out my ancestors invented sarcasm!" mug. This mug is perfect for those who appreciate the art of witty banter passed down through generations.

UPSTATE NEW YORK - Lost in the Catskills: Genealogy Mug - Ceramic
Discover the charm and mystery of your roots with our "Lost in the Catskills: Upstate New York Genealogy Mug." This ceramic beauty is more than just a coffee cup; it’s a conversation starter that celebrates the quirks and tales of family history in Upstate New York.

Genealogy in Upstate New York Mug: Uncovering Skeletons Since 1624!
Adorned with a witty slogan and a charming vintage design, this mug celebrates the rich and often surprising history of Upstate New York. Whether you're tracing your roots or simply enjoying a cup of coffee, this mug is sure to spark conversation and bring a smile to your face.

New York Roots Genealogy Coffee Mug Gift Idea - Celebrate Your Ancestry with Every Sip!
Embrace your heritage with this New York Roots Genealogy Coffee Mug, perfect for the proud family historian. Whether you're researching your ancestors or simply enjoying a cup of coffee, this ceramic mug reminds you of your deep connection to the Empire State.

Patriotic Memories: Memorial Day Vintage Postcard Coffee Mug
Remembering the Brave, Honoring the Fallen Celebrate the spirit of Memorial Day with this stunning ceramic coffee mug featuring vintage postcards commemorating the holiday. Perfect for honoring the brave men and women who served, this mug is both a functional keepsake and a nostalgic work of art. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or enjoying an afternoon tea, this dishwasher-safe and microwave-friendly mug is a timeless way to show your patriotism. Ideal as a gift for veterans, history buffs, or anyone who cherishes American traditions, this mug makes Memorial Day even more meaningful.
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