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Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY: Information about Historic Locations, Buildings, Homes and Places
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Profiles of 250 places, buildings, homes and places in the Western New York area that have or should have historic markers. A full page is dedicated to each location, so each profile provides information about the place and the people that were associated with it. In addition to the three main authors, several other local historians and authors contributed profiles or material for the book. The book is structured by town. Each town section is preceded by an introduction about the history of the municipality. These town sections are written by town Historical Societies, Town Historians and other area authors.
There is at least one photo of each historic place and additional photos in the introductions. The photos are a combination of historic and current photos, taken by various photographers in the WNY area.
This is the perfect book to keep with you when traveling throughout the WNY area. The book will provide information about places you are visiting and since it is compiled by municipality, you can find other historic places to visit based upon your location.
There is at least one photo of each historic place and additional photos in the introductions. The photos are a combination of historic and current photos, taken by various photographers in the WNY area.
This is the perfect book to keep with you when traveling throughout the WNY area. The book will provide information about places you are visiting and since it is compiled by municipality, you can find other historic places to visit based upon your location.
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Profiles Volume I: Historic & Influential People
from Buffalo & WNY -the 1800s
Revised Second Edition includes additional information and photos of the individuals profiled in the First Edition, along with 16 new profiles that focus on the founders of the municipalities outside the city of Buffalo. It highlights the accomplishments of area residents in politics, law, medicine, manufacturing, religion, music and other fields of business. Included are details about Buffalo’s importance during the War of 1812, the debate about the location of the Western terminus of the Erie Canal, the building of Buffalo Harbor, the development of Millionaires Row on Delaware Avenue, establishment of other neighborhoods, the beginnings of industry, creation of Olmsted Parks and harnessing of the hydroelectric power of Niagara Falls. Meet the people who made Buffalo the 8th largest city in the U.S. when it hosted the Pan American Exposition in 1901
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Profiles Volume II: Historic & Influential People
from Buffalo & WNY -the Early 1900s
Profiles Volume II: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the Early 1900s profiles 75 people that contributed to industry, business, politics, law, communications, sports, entertainment, and culture in Western New York during the early 1900s (1900 to 1950). The book differs from Volume I: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY - the 1800s as the biological sketches are more detailed and include information about family members and/or associates of the individual being profiled, along with the residences, buildings, and businesses they built. This approach yields details about hundreds of contributors to the fabric of WNY during the first half of the 20th century.
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The Spirit of Buffalo Women
from Buffalo & WNY -the Early 1900s
The Spirit of Buffalo Women is a history of prominent women from Buffalo and Western New York who contributed to the development of WNY as social benefactors, community leaders, politicians, educators, entertainers, authors, journalists, artists, philanthropists, business owners and management executives. These individuals changed the Spirit of WNY and made it a diversified community where individuals of all races, nationalities, social classes and sexual orientation could work together to make the Buffalo area one of the best places to live in the country.
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History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment
History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment from the 1830s to the early 1980s. Covering Canal Street & Christy's Minstrels, The Pan-American Exposition, Theaters (vaudeville, burlesque & movie), Crystal Beach & other amusement parks, Nightclubs of the 1930s - 1960s, Big Band Jazz, early radio & television, Classical Music, 1950s rock 'n' roll bands & radio, Folk Music, 1960s Buffalo Sound Bands, 1960s Teen Club Bands, Behind the Scenes (music education, music businesses & manufacturers), music clubs in the 1960s & 1970s, The 1970s rock & commercial rock bands, Original Music Scene, Jazz, Blues & R&B in the 1970s & early 1980s, Country Music, Ethnic Music (German, Irish & Polish), bands and clubs of the early 1980s and over 125 historic photos.
A NOSTALGIC JOURNEY
INTO BUFFALO NEW YORK's
MUSICAL HERITAGE
FROM THE 1830s TO THE EARLY 1980s
INTO BUFFALO NEW YORK's
MUSICAL HERITAGE
FROM THE 1830s TO THE EARLY 1980s
- Canal Street & Christy's Minstels
- Vaudeville, Burlesque & Early Theaters
- Contributions by Michael Shea & Other Theater Chains
- The Pan-American Exposition
- Big Band Jazz & Nightclubs in the 1940s
- The Jazz Triangle & The Colored Musicians Club
- Crystal Beach Ballroom & Other Amusement Parks
- Early Classical Music & Concert Halls
- Formation of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Early Radio & Television
- Music Businesses, Manufacturers & Educators
- Rock 'n' Roll Music & DJs in the 1950s
- The Buffalo Sound
- 1960s Bands and Teen Clubs
- 1970s and early 1980s Rock & Commercial Rock Bands
- Original Music Bands and Recordings
- Jazz, Blues & R&B in the 1970s and Early 1980s
- Country & Bluegrass Music
- Ethnic Music
- Over 140 Photos
About the Author
Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment during the past 60 years. He is the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and Buffalo Music Awards, former publisher of Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawanda's Gateway Harbor Concerts, Assistant Curator of the New Cheektowaga Historical Association Museum, owner of Buffalo History Books publishing service, a UB graduate, USAF veteran and Time Warner retiree. He presents classes on the History of Buffalo History and Music at libraries, community centers, schools, senior living centers and for various organizations. In addition, Rick is the author of History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment (2017), Profiles Volume I: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the 1800s (2019) – Second Edition (2024), Profiles Volume II: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the Early 1900s (2021), The Spirit of Buffalo Women (2023) and Historic Places of Buffalo & WNY (2025). Working on two new books for 2026 – Profiles Volume III: Historical & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the Late 1900s and X-Terrestrial Ancestors, along with assisting authors in releasing their new books.
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