Fall 2013 - The Buffalo History Museum

Greetings from “The Pop
Edition” of The Album!
Melissa Brown
Constance Caldwell
Jennifer LaBella
Robie Carmina, Cynthia Conides, Anthony Greco, Rebecca Justinger,
Tara Lyons, Kim Luangpakdy, Loey Rotchford, Cynthia Van Ness
Closed Mondays.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Members: FREE
Children Under 7: FREE
Veterans: FREE
Children (7-12): $2.50
Adults: $7 Students & Seniors : $5
Henry J. Nowak - President
Joan Bukowski - Vice President
Ken Friedman - Vice President
John L. Hurley, Jr. - Vice President
Alisa A. Lukasiewicz - Vice President
Steven McCarville - Vice President
Catherine Schweitzer - Secretary
Philip C. Kadet - Treasurer
Peter Ahrens
Cheryl Lyles
Kristin Saperston
Scott Fisher
Vincent Mancuso
Mark Severson
Carley Jean Hill
Mark L. Martin
Mark V. Taylor
Allan Jamieson
Heidi A. Raphael
Greg D. Tranter
Cover: Truetone brand television, purchased at the Western Auto Supply
Company, ca. 1950. Collection of The Buffalo History Musuem
Buffalo Bob Smith with Howdy Doody in an NBC publicity photo from 1948.
Collection of the Research Library, Buffalo History Museum.
The Buffalo History Museum is a private not-for-profit organization tax exempt
under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It receives operating support
from the County of Erie, the City of Buffalo, the New York State Council on the
Arts (NYSCA, a state agency), and from members
and friends. The Buffalo History Museum is
accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
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Pop culture reminiscences
for me include fond memories
of my Mom’s Jello “polk”
cakes, Gram B’s Shake ’n
Bake chicken, my banana seat
bike, my Cabbage Patch Kid
(Elisabeth Angelica-I may still
have her adoption papers for verification), MTV, acid wash jeans,
Madonna, and Aquanet. . .fun times.
In keeping with the theme of this issue, I’m delighted to share
this postcard. I love the large-letter typographic “Greetings
from…” postcard folios, the Curt Teich & Co. used to share their
vision of the best the country had to offer. Founded in 1898 in
Chicago, their printing presses ran for 80 years and produced
over 365,000 postcards of major tourist sites and roadside
attractions throughout the United States.
The vibrant 1950s-era “Greetings from Buffalo” folio cascades
open to reveal a blue sky vision of city captured in 18 “C.T. ARTCOLORTONE” prints. From the Buffalo Civic Stadium to the
Memorial Auditorium, to Central Terminal and City Hall, sources
of local pride are showcased. Published by “Howard La Grou, 1
East Swan Street” (cursory search of 1948-50 city directories
did not yield a listing for Howard La Grou), the folio interior is
tightly packed with stats facts on Buffalo, including:
• “600,000 inhabitants, is second largest city in New York State”
• “a city of substantial power and comfortable ways”
• “Per capita expenditure in Buffalo is $705 and $2671 per family, or
$140 more per person that the national average of $565.”
• “More than 70 percent of the net income of the United States
is embraced by the city’s market territory. Seventy percent of the
country’s merchandise and 70 percent of its automobiles are sold
within that territory.”
• “There are twelve freight terminals at which approximately 45,000
trains enter annually and five passenger terminals, with over 50,000
trains entering annually.”
That was a lot to POP about!
As part of our M&T THIRD Friday programs, The Buffalo History
Museum will welcome popular culture extraordinaire, Charles
Phoenix to Buffalo. I first discovered him as a guest on The Conan
O’Brien Show and now follow him on Facebook. From his fresh take
on family slides to his “test kitchen” of classic recipe reinventionFriday, November 15th is a night not to be missed.
Now. . .
Grab a frosty Yoo Hoo.
Make your way outdoors.
Shake your shades to the end of your nose and enjoy “The POP
Edition” while the sun is still shining.
All my best,
Melissa
Anthony Greco
Director of Exhibits and Interpretive Planning
September 12 will be an evening to fall in love with The Buffalo
History Museum once more. Together, we will celebrate the openings
of four new exhibits and mark a significant step into the Museum’s
future. In the short time since our rebranding
and name change, our staff has worked
tirelessly to improve our programs, product,
and our visitor experience. This will be a night
to showcase our marked progress.
Candles
Gurley Novelty Company
Buffalo, NY
Paraffin Wax
1950s-1960s
Rebecca Justinger
Registrar
The Gurley Novelty Company of Buffalo, NY started as the W &
F Manufacturing Company. Created in 1927 by Franklin Gurley,
the W & F Manufacturing Company was a confectionery company
that produced all kinds of candies, chocolates, and wax novelties.
In 1939, Mr. Gurley was approached by the Socony-Vacuum Oil
Company, now known as ExxonMobil, to create a line of decorative
novelty candles to help use up the excess paraffin wax that is created
as a by-product from refining oil. The candles were made in Mr.
Gurley’s manufacturing plant in Buffalo and sold under the name
Tavern Novelty Candles. It was not until 1949 that the company
was renamed The Gurley Novelty Company. The new line of wax
decorations was quite successful, and by the late 1940s, a vast
majority of Gurley’s profits were a result of his novelty candles.
The Buffalo History Museum has several holiday Gurley candles
in our collection. They are in excellent condition because they were
never lit. These pop culture pieces from the 1950s and 1960s were
rarely purchased as practical candles. Instead, consumers saved
them and used them to decorate their homes during the holidays.
As a result, Gurley Novelty candles are popular collectibles as so
many remain intact. The most sought after are the Halloween and
Christmas themed pieces, while Thanksgiving turkeys and pink
Easter rabbits also remain popular with collectors.
As our guests first enter our grand State
Court, they will note our first new exhibit, “Star
Spangled Nation.” Produced by the American
Society of Marine Artists, this gallery show
features a series of paintings depicting the
War of 1812 done by contemporary artists. The
Buffalo History Museum will be the opening
venue for this remarkable traveling exhibit
before it tours the country.
Our next featured exhibit is titled,”Lost
& Found.” Developed by Buffalo State
College’s Museum Studies Graduate Program, this exhibit
investigates the controversial topic of preservation in and around
Buffalo. Inside, guests will discover some of the area’s most
endangered architectural treasures and the efforts undertaken to
save them. This exhibit is the first of many to come from Buffalo State
graduate students. Moving forward, the graduate program will create
semiannual exhibits developed throughout each semester that will
enliven our newly christened Buffalo State Museum Studies Gallery.
September 12 will also celebrate the opening of The John R. Oishei
Native American Gallery. This permanent installation traces our
regional history through its first inhabitants, and focuses on the
formation and evolution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Highlights of the exhibit include a walk-in longhouse, a captivating
gustoweh (headdress - in picture) display,
and Seneca Orator Red Jacket’s cherished
peace medal.
Finally, to commemorate the bicentennial of
the War of 1812, the Museum will premier “By
Fire & Sword: War in the Niagara Theatre.”
This exhibit will focus on the Niagara
Frontier’s role in one of our nation’s most
formative military engagements. This exhibit
is the Museum’s most modern and interactive
to date. Inside, Google Nexus tablets will
use military re-enactments and green screen
technology to guide guests through the nearly
two and a half year campaign. Historical
narrators featured include Laura Secord,
Cyrenius Chapin, General McClure, and more. The technology
driving By Fire & Sword is a collaborative effort between The Buffalo
History Museum and Canisius College and is funded by the Perry
Memorial Fund.
I wish that I had the ability to see the Museum again for the first time.
So much has changed. September 12 is about impact and optimism.
We hope to see you here. We know you’ll love what you see.
Stay tuned for details
regarding a special Veteran’s
Appreciation & War History
program at The
Buffalo History
Museum and
special offer to
TBHM members
to see War Horse
at Shea’s!
photo: Andrew Veenstra (Albert)
and Rob Laqui (Joey),
Christopher Mai, Derek Strantton
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Upcoming EvEnts
at thE
James, Rick
We have four black & white photos, including two stage shots
Call Number: General Subject Collection – Persons – James, Rick
James, Rick
The confessions of Rick James: memoirs of a super freak
His autobiography, published after his death
Call Number: ML 420 .J233 A3 2007
Rodriguez, Spain
Cruisin’ with the Hound: comics
A graphic novel by the recently-deceased cartoonist, featuring
locales and events in Buffalo in the 1950s and’60s.
Call Number: PN 6727 .R625 C78 2012
WEdnEsday sEptEmbEr 4th
“scribblin’ for a livin’: mark
tWain’s pivotal pEriod in bUffalo”
Author Dr. Thomas J. Reigstad gives a scholarly
account of domestic, social, and professional
experiences of Mark Twain while he lived in Buffalo
with colorful anecdotes about his Buffalo Morning
Express colleagues and his quirky work habits. Book
available for purchase in Museum Shop
satUrday, novEmbEr 30th
annUal local aUthor
book signing EvEnt
Free during event hours. Meet and greet with local
authors. Great gift ideas for holiday shopping.
local aUthor charity vogEl Will bE
giving a lEctUrE aboUt hEr nEW book
“The AngolA horror” this fall.
Milton Rogovin: the making of a social documentary
photographer
A biography by Melanie Herzog
Call Number: TR 647 .R62 H47 2006
Investigation of Communist activities in the Buffalo, N.Y. area:
hearings, 1957
These transcripts of the hearings held by House Committee on
Un-American Activities led to the blacklisting of Milton Rogovin
Call Number: HX 92 .B9 A52 1957
Big Russ and me: father and son: lessons of life /
Tim Russert’s affectionate memoir
Photo from the collection of The Buffalo History Museum.
Call
Number: PN 4874 .R78 A3 2004
Cynthia Van Ness, MLS
Smith, Buffalo Bob
Director of Library & Archives
We have four black & white photos, including two of a public
When hometown heroes make it big in American pop culture, we appearance in Niagara Square in the 1950s
do our best to make sure that they are represented in the Research
Call Number: General Subject Collection – Persons – Smith,
Library collection. In alphabetical order, below are some books and
Buffalo Bob
other items we have collected on celebrities from Buffalo.
Howdy and me : Buffalo Bob’s own story /
Harold Arlen: rhythm, rainbows, and blues
Buffalo Bob Smith’s autobiography
A biography by Edward Jablonski on the creator of Over the
Rainbow”
Call Number: PN 1992.77 .H663 S65 1990
Call Number: ML 410 .A76 J33 1996
These items can be seen during normal library hours,
Ani DiFranco: righteous babe
Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1-5 pm. No appointments are
A biography by Raffaele Quirino
necessary. Questions? Call us at (716) 873-9644 x 306 or
Call Number: ML 420 .D555 Q57 2000
email [email protected].
Ani DiFranco: righteous babe revisited
Quirino’s biography, updated
Call Number: ML 420 .D56 Q57 2004
Ani DiFranco: verses.
Poetry by Ani DiFranco
Call Number: PS 3604 .I385 A55 2007
Best of Ani DiFranco: piano, vocal, guitar.
Words and music of her top songs
Call Number: Oversize M 1630.18 .D557 B47 1999
Goo Goo Dolls
We have two adorable black & white publicity shots from Warner
Bros, ©1993 and ©1999, back when they still wore eye shadow
Call Number: General Subject Collection - Music – Bands.
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1. Singer, Kristen Gilmet (in pink),and friends
2. Angela Keppel
3. Deb Hill, Steve Lakomy, Cheryl Lyles
4. Kyoko Roszmann
5. Nancy Spector Digrazia, Henry Gartner
6. Melissa Brown & Ed Cardoni
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7. Alexis Greinert, Zombies, Jen LaBella
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Coming Sep
Four new
The John R. Oishei
Native American Gallery
permanent exhibit
through January, 2014
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through J
ptember 13
w exhibitS
June, 2014
through late november
memberS opening
thursday, September 12th
5:30 - 8 p.m.
with curator tours
visit buffalohistory.org
for more details about
our new exhibits
See page 3 for exhibit details...
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8. Jim Paliki , Carley Hill, Jamie Michelle Smith
9. Theatre of Youth class
10. Kim Luangpakdy
11. Rose Rivera
12. Tali Wagner, Saralyn Notaro Reitz,
Lisa Grisanti, Sarah Haykel
13. Joe Giambra, Joe DiLeo, Cynthia Van Ness
14. Alexis Greinert, Tara Lyons, Becky Justinger
15. DJ Cutler
16. Melissa Brown & Ron Hawkins
1999-2013
Save the Date
Something Old,
Something New
Thursday, November 7th
Where every medium leads to a great celebration
Live and silent art auction
$50 for members; $70 general
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
One Museum Court
Buffalo, New York 14216
For further information call (716) 873-9644 ext. 318
or visit us online at buffalohistory.org
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Loey Rotchford
Front Desk Receptionist
Dan Murphy explains
in Nickel City Drafts:
A Drinking History of
Buffalo, NY, that the
drinking culture has
been an important part
of Buffalo’s history since
the time it was settled
and when “a pint” meant,
unquestionably, “a glass
of beer.” Murphy is
a Buffalo native who
practically grew up in
bars in the 1980s. It was hearing the stories of Oliver Street
in North Tonawanda, the “wickedest street in the world” - a
district that ran fast and hard with ill repute along the canal
- that would brew interest in the young man’s mind about the
exalted drink. In his book, Murphy follows the stream of alcohol
through time, from the founding of the city and its connection
to a beer drinking people, to the present and the reemerging
brewing culture.
Murphy manages to pack a great deal of information in the
one hundred and seventy page book. I was deeply intrigued
imagining the booming and diverse brewing industry in Buffalo
prior to prohibition. The sheer volume of beer produced in
its heyday was staggering, over thirty million gallons a year.
The determination of Buffalo to have its booze was fierce
with an anti-prohibition mayor elected twice into office.
Nickel City Drafts is a
good read with lots of
historic gems. Like Buffalo
itself, drinking history has
gone through ups and
downs, but the people have
remained steadfast in their
commitment to beer and
bars. Dan Murphy pens a
fascinating read that will
capture the imagination
of anyone who reads it;
maybe over the next pint.
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Where every medium leads
to a great celebration
Now in its 15th year, Paint the Town offers a festive celebration of
local artists and artisans; items from handcrafted jewelry and flameworked glass to oil paintings and stunning photography of the region,
which will be offered to supporters via both live and silent auctions.
We rely on the generosity of Western New York’s diverse and
talented community of artists to make the event a success. Paint the
Town provides artists an opportunity to shine in a different light, and
also allows supporters of The Buffalo History Museum exposure to
the fine work that is produced right here in Western New York.
Each participating artist receives one complimentary ticket to the
event, and has the option to purchase an additional ticket at the
reduced price of $35. Artists may opt to keep 40 percent of the price
realized for their work and donate 60 percent to The Buffalo History
Museum; or choose to give the full amount. We are appreciative of
your generosity regardless.
“The art auctions that worthy institutions put on--like the History
Museum’s Paint the Town-- seem to have an almost magical draw for
the public, says Richard Huntington, artist and former Buffalo News
Art & Theatre Critic. People get all geared up, even a little giddy as
they spot some new tantalizing artwork. Consequently they open up
their pocketbooks. It’s a special version of the competitive spirit that
drives all this energy. But at the heart of it all of course is the artists-the generous, public-spirited artists--who create a string of wideranging visual surprises that make every Paint the Town feel more like
Paint the World.”
All proceeds from Paint the Town benefit the mission of The Buffalo
History Museum. To contribute artwork, purchase tickets, or to
become an event sponsor, please contact Alexis Greinert at (716)
873-9644 ext. 318; or at [email protected].
1 Sunday
Pan Am Walking Tour, Noon
$10 Pre-registration required. Meet at The Buffalo History
Museum for an hour walking tour of the historic Pan Am grounds.
Map with vintage photos is included.
1 Wednesday
Toddler Story Time: Halloween History, 10-11a.m.
Museum admission; members free. Storytelling, craft, museum exhibit mini tour.
2 Wednesday
3 Tuesday
Amor and Heritage Traditional Dance Company performance, 6-8p.m.
FREE. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Amor and
Heritage Dance Company Traditional Hispanic music and dance.
4 Wednesday
Hotel Lafayette Tour & Lunch, Noon
$35 general; $30 members. Limited to 40 people. Pre-registration required.
Meet at the main lobby of the historic Hotel @ the Lafayette for a guided
tour of the building which gives insight to the first American female architect,
Louise Bethune. Lunch at the Pan American Brewery is included.
Toddler Story Time, People of the Longhouse:, 10-11a.m.
Museum admission; members free. Storytelling, craft, tour of
The John R. Oishei Native American Gallery.
“Scribblin’ for a Livin’: Mark Twain’s Pivotal
Period in Buffalo,” lecture, 6p.m.
Museum admission, members free. Author, Dr. Thomas J. Reigstad
gives a scholarly account of domestic, social, and professional
experiences of Mark Twain while he lived in Buffalo with colorful
anecdotes about his Buffalo Morning Express colleagues and his
quirky work habits. Book available for purchase in Museum Shop
7 Saturday
Hotel Lafayette Tour & Lunch, Noon
$35 general; $30 members. Limited to 40 people. Pre-registration
required. Meet at the main lobby of the historic Hotel @ the
Lafayette for a guided tour of the building which gives insight to the
first American female architect, Louise Bethune. Lunch at the Pan
American Brewery is included.
11 Wednesday
Behind the Scenes Tour, 6p.m.
$10 general; free for members. Limit to 20 people. Pre-registration
required. A guided tour of The Buffalo History Museum’s artifact
collection at 459 Forest Ave. Meet and greet with our collections staff
and see artifacts that are kept in storage. A guided tour of the Spirit Still
Lives Pan Am Expo exhibit will take place after behind the scenes tour.
18 Wednesday
War of 1812 lecture “North American Indian
Experience in the War of 1812,” 6-8p.m.
Museum admission; members free. Rick Hill is the Senior Project
Coordinator for the Six Nations Polytechnic. Collaboration with
the Black Rock Riverside Good Neighbors Planning Alliance &
Historic Preservation Committee.
*20 M& T Third Friday with the Buffalo History Museum &
The Richardson Olmsted Complex, Doors open at 5:30p.m.
$35 general; $30 members. Limit to 30 people. Pre-registration required.
Program begins at The Buffalo History Museum’s Resource Center at
459 Forest Ave. Guests will enjoy a guided tour of the Pan Am exhibit, a
lecture at 6pm about the history of the Complex followed by a one hour
guided tour - 7-8pm. No photos or open- toed shoes, please.
28 Saturday
War of 1812 Trolley Tour & Lunch w/ Forest Lawn, 10-3p.m.
$65 general; $60 members. Limit to 35 people. Pre-registration
required. Tour of Forest Lawn highlighting War of 1812 history, tour
and lunch at Hotel at the Lafayette, trolley guests will enjoy rich
history at every turn including By Fire and Sword War of 1812 –
themed exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum.
29 Sunday
Harvest Fest, 1-4p.m.
$10/child general; $5/child members, adult members free w/child.
Spinning, weaving, and blacksmithing demos, live animals from
the Buffalo Zoo’s Heritage Farm, live music, face painting, historic
crafts, tours, artifact scavenger hunts, model trains will be running.
5 Saturday
2 Saturday
Hotel Lafayette tour with lunch, Noon
$35 general; $30 members. Limited to 40 people. Pre-registration
required. Meet at the main lobby of the historic Hotel @ the
Lafayette for a guided tour of the building giving insight to the first
American female architect, Louise Bethune. Lunch at the Pan
American Brewery is included.
5 Tuesday
Toddler Story Time: Thanksgiving, 10-11a.m.
Museum admission; members free. Storytelling, craft, museum
exhibit mini tour.
7 Thursday
6 Sunday
15th Annual Paint the Town, 6p.m.
$70 general; $50 members. Live and Silent art auction.
9 Wednesday
Veterans Appreciation & War History, 1-4p.m.
Free. A collaboration with Sheas Performing Arts Center.
Special program to honor war veterans.
10 Thursday
Behind the Scene Tours, 6p.m.
$10 general; free for members. Limit to 20 people. Pre-registration
required. A guided tour of The Buffalo History Museum’s artifact
collection at 459 Forest Ave. Meet and greet with our collections staff
and see artifacts that are kept in storage. A guided tour of the Spirit Still
Lives Pan Am Expo exhibit will take place after behind the scenes tour.
Pan Am Walking Tour, Noon
$10 Pre-registration required. Meet at The Buffalo History Museum for an hour
walking tour of the historic Pan Am grounds. Map with vintage photos is included.
Behind the Scenes Tour, 6p.m.
$10 general; free for members. Limit to 20 people. Pre-registration
required. A guided tour of The Buffalo History Museum’s artifact
collection at 459 Forest Ave. Meet and greet with our collections staff
and see artifacts that are kept in storage. A guided tour of the Spirit Still
Lives Pan Am Expo exhibit will take place after behind the scenes tour
Museums by Moonlight …and More, 5:30 to 9:30p.m.
Ticket pre-sale $25 per person; $35 after Oct. 6. For just one night,
just one ticket gets you inside The Buffalo History Museum plus its
Resource Center on Forest Avenue, Buffalo Museum of Science,
Darwin Martin House, Albright Knox Art Gallery, BurchfieldPenney Art Center, Richardson-Olmsted Complex, and the Buffalo
State Art Conservation Lab.
16 Wednesday
War of 1812 lecture: “Battle of Lake Erie,” 6p.m.
Museum admission; members free. Reference Librarian from
Medaille College, Raya Lee.
*18 M& T Third Friday MURDER AT THE MUSEUM!
A whodunit event with a ‘30s twist, 7-11p.m.
$35 general; $30 members. Call to purchase tickets 873. 9644.
Limited seating. Interactive fun! Actors Anonymous presents
“The Broadway Melody Hour Murders” ‘30s period costumes
encouraged. Live music, cash bar, and… MURDER!
23 Wednesday
An Evening of Jazz and its History in Buffalo, 6-8 p.m. Museum admission. Presented by the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame,
an ensemble of BMHOF jazz inductees will perform, along with
narrative from a historical perspective. (musicians TBA) Beer, wine,
and beverage bar w/ suggested donation.
10 Sunday
13 Wednesday
*15 M& T Third Friday with Charles Phoenix
presents “Retro Holiday Show,” 7p.m.
$15 general; $10 members. Charles Phoenix is a performer, humorist,
chef and author. As seen on Conan O’Brien, the self-proclaimed
“retro daddy” explores America’s classic and kitschy pop culture, past
and present, and predicts retro-inspired future trends. This is a not to
be missed laugh-out-loud night of fun and frivolity uniquely Buffalo!
20 Wednesday
War of 1812 lecture, “Battle of Queenston Heights”
speaker John Percy, 6-8p.m.
Museum admission; members free.
Town of Tonawanda historian, John Percy will present.
29 Friday
Train Day, 1-4p.m.
Museum admission; members free. This popular event features
model train diorama, train crafts, face painting, tours, artifact
scavenger hunts, and more.
30 Saturday
Annual Local Author Book Signing Event, Noon-2p.m.
Free during event hours. Meet and greet with local authors.
Great gift ideas for holiday shopping.
Dates subject to change
26 Saturday
War of 1812 Trolley Tour & Lunch w/ Forest Lawn, 10-3p.m.
$65 general; $60 members. Limit to 35 people. Pre-registration
required. Tour of Forest Lawn highlighting War of 1812 history, tour
and lunch at Hotel at the Lafayette, trolley guests will enjoy rich
history at every turn including By Fire and Sword War of 1812 –
themed exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum.
30 Wednesday
All Hallows Eve, 6-8p.m.
$10/child general public, $5/child members, adult members free,
regular admission for adults. Live organ music on artifact pipe
organ, scary silent film screenings, pumpkin painting, historic crafts,
museum ghost tours, artifact scavenger hunts.
*M&T THIRD FRIDAY event
On the third Friday of every month, admission to the
Buffalo History Museum, Resource Center, and select
events are free for everyone from 10 a.m. – 5p.m.
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Uniquely Buffalo Gifts
BOOKS. POSTERS. JEWELRY. TOYS. LOCAL ARTISTS
Members receive 10% discount on many items. Evening Shopping Hours on Wednesday until 8 p.m.
Free & Plentiful Parking.
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