Hamburg 1910-2970
John R. Edson
Highlights the great growth and prosperity of Hamburg as the population expanded, roads and highways improved and numerous businesses opened throughout the Western New York town. #3395
Price: $19.99
Orchard Park
Suzanne S. Kulp & Joseph F. Bieron
Portrays the history of the community through its citizens
and their homes and businesses. #3394
Price: $19.99
Lackawanna
Gerald L. Halligan & John Koerner Known locally as Limestone Hill and later called the "Steel Plant District," Lackawanna, New York, was formed from the westernmost part of the town of West Seneca in 1909. The new city derived its name from the Lackawanna Steel Company that had moved from Scranton, Pennsylvania, at the beginning of the 20th century. An industrial future would burn brightly for several decades, and charitable institutions begun by the Roman Catholic Church prospered under the guidance of a humble man known as "the Padre of the Poor," Rev. Nelson H. Baker. His work outlasted the great steel-making plant, but both charity and industry would make the "Steel City" known worldwide. The term "melting pot" characterized Lackawanna, for its steel industry lured a tremendous workforce composed of various nationalities, ethnic groups, races, and creeds, all striving for the American Dream. #4861 Price: $21.99
The Roycroft Campus
Robert Rust & Kitty Turgeon
Over 200 images of Elbert Hubbard's internationally known
Arts & Crafts center and the people who made the "Roycrafter"
works. #1125 Softcover.
Price: $18.99
The Erie Canal
Erie Canal Museum
Martin Morganstein & Joan H. Cregg
Images take you through the heyday of the Erie Canal. #2822
Price: $19.99
Amherst
Joseph A. Grande
Depicts Amherst's evolution from a
small farming community into a
major economic, educational and
medical hub. #3507
Price: $19.99
Images of Rail
Buffalo's Railroads
Stephen G. Myers and
Michael J. Connor As a growing city on Lake Erie, Buffalo was considered the second largest railroad hub in the Unites States. Given its location, it saw the effects of westward expansion as the country grew and greatly benefited as a result. Buffalo rapidly became a city of importance as the stockyards, grain, steel, automotive, and other industries began to establish themselves in the area. Drawn by vast amounts of freshwater, inexpensive hydropower, and excellent means of transportation, the Buffalo region grew, and with it, the railroads expanded to support the area and help a young nation prosper. #4773 Price: $21.99
Western New York Amusement Parks
Rose Ann Hirsch
For more than 100 years, western New Yorkers have enjoyed the region's exciting amusement parks. During the days of trolleys and steamships, area businessmen created Celoron Park, Crystal Beach Park, and other fine local summer resorts. Decades later, lifelong memories were formed for neighborhood baby boomers who visited Glen Park and Fantasy Island, as well as one of New York State's finest theme parks, Darien Lake. Western New York has always been a proving ground for some of the nation's most famous roller coasters. The terrifying Cyclone, the fast and furious Silver Comet, and the extreme Ride of Steel have attracted the very bravest of visitors. In the new millennium, the summer tradition of visiting local amusement parks continues with a blend of family-orientated parks and theme parks that appeal to all ages.
#4857 Price: $21.99
West Seneca
James Pace
West Seneca's history as a working community can be seen in its humble Native American cabins, sturdy Ebenezer Society buildings, simple farms, hardscrabble shops, and blue-collar housing tracts. In the 1700s, the Seneca Indians became the most dominant tribe when the town was part of the Buffalo Creek Reservation. In the 1840s, the arrival of the Ebenezer religious community from Germany continued the area's mostly agricultural development, and they formally incorporated the town in 1851. Their departure in the 1860s led to the arrival of more immigrants, primarily farmers, laborers, and shopkeepers. The next 100 years in West Seneca saw its development continue. In the 1950s, a further influx of new residents looking for affordable homes in a suburban setting led to the town's rapid growth as a mecca for working people. #4859 Price: $21.99
