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The Buffalo Yacht Club: 150 Years of Boating

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Reputed to be the third oldest yacht club in the United States, the Buffalo Yacht Club has a storied history, including hosting the Brig Niagara in 1913. But the BYC’s clubhouses have had a stormy history. 

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The Buffalo Yacht Club was founded in 1861 and had 5 previous headquarters before the present location was identified at the foot of Porter Avenue in Buffalo.

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Go behind the headlines to discover the beginnings of this regional architectural treasure.

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The first solo exhibition of this artist’s work highlights the business and beauty of the region’s waterways.

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Situated between New York and the western states, Buffalo was an important transportation center in the days of the Erie Canal. Learn about the habits, sights and sounds of the Central Wharf – and about it's sudden destruction. 

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By: John Percy

Geography's impact on the history of Western New York and Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.

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By: Marvin Rapp

A collection of Erie Canal folklore and songs available in print and dvd format.

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