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The 3 Other Names The Buffalo Bills Almost Were
The 3 Other Names The Buffalo Bills Almost Were
The 3 Other Names The Buffalo Bills Almost Were
Imagine the Buffalo Bills not being the Buffalo Bills. First off, if you have ever thought why we are actually the Buffalo Bills, we have you covered. What actually is a Bill? Well, in 1947 the then-Buffalo football team held a contest and wanted fan submissions to pick a nickname for their new football team. This was...
Longest Uber Ride in History
Longest Uber Ride in History
Longest Uber Ride in History
Uber is close to coming to New York State outside of NYC. I personally hope and pray nightly that we will have its services here in the queen city! But those in other states that have access to Uber may be taking advantage of the opportunity of having it...
The Oldest Picture on Record of Buffalo, NY! Check This Out!
The Oldest Picture on Record of Buffalo, NY! Check This Out!
The Oldest Picture on Record of Buffalo, NY! Check This Out!
I love this stuff. Thanks to our friends at the Buffalo History Museum for giving us this picture! The American Hotel, on the west side of Main Street between Court and Eagle streets, was destroyed by fire on March 10, 1850. It was one of 99 buildings constructed by Benjamin Rathbun from 1835 to 1836, five stories tall, built of cut brown stones and surmounted by a cupola...
THROWBACK: Pro Booze Women March Down Niagara Square
THROWBACK: Pro Booze Women March Down Niagara Square
THROWBACK: Pro Booze Women March Down Niagara Square
The movement for the prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century when Americans concerned about the effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. By the late 19th century, these groups had become a powerful political force – including here in Buffalo. I...
Things That Aren’t There Anymore: Buffalo, NY 1950’s
Things That Aren’t There Anymore: Buffalo, NY 1950’s
Things That Aren’t There Anymore: Buffalo, NY 1950’s
What a cool documentary to watch the history (and memories, if you can remember that far back) of Buffalo, NY. From the Canadiana rides across Lake Erie to Crystal to watching the Beach Buffalo's Boys of Summer play baseball, the Town Casino and more...
How Old Is Buffalo, NY’s OLDEST Bar?
How Old Is Buffalo, NY’s OLDEST Bar?
How Old Is Buffalo, NY’s OLDEST Bar?
Do you know Ulrich's Tavern? The Buffalo bar is located at 674 Ellicott Street in Buffalo, NY, and is reportedly Buffalo's OLDEST bar, according to Buffalo.net. It is one of the oldest coninuously operating taverns in WNY as well. The tavern was founded in 1868 as a grocery saloon and it has been serving food and drinks since...
Piece of ‘True Cross of Jesus’, a Thread of Mary’s Veil + More — Relic Collection at Buffalo Church Is AMAZING
Piece of ‘True Cross of Jesus’, a Thread of Mary’s Veil + More — Relic Collection at Buffalo Church Is AMAZING
Piece of ‘True Cross of Jesus’, a Thread of Mary’s Veil + More — Relic Collection at Buffalo Church Is AMAZING
Several magnificent Catholic relics are on display in a Buffalo-area church. A thread that is said to have come form the veil of the Virgin Mary as well as relics from Jesus Christ's cross are among the collection at St. John Gulabert Roman Catholic Church in Cheektowoga...

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