https://youtube.com/shorts/AIQnRLgJlME?si=m8Alh2a__JMTN1IH #OnThisDay In 1992, Point Breeze Hotel in Evans, NY is destroyed by a fire. The bar and restaurant was over a century old, constructed around 1840, built at Point…
https://youtube.com/shorts/YdqiR-SEslw?si=7392j7xVPQ_FZQSa #OnThisDay In 1936, the Western New York Little Three Conference is formed. The conference was comprised of three different Catholic colleges in WNY: Canisius College, Niagara University and St.…
https://youtube.com/shorts/u22Zrb1-FHM?si=xeTVLeKM_7i33BRJ #OnThisDay In 1917, The Exchange Street Depot suffers a fire. The Exchange Street Depot, also know as New York Central station, was a former train station, located in the…
https://youtube.com/shorts/RPbXC-jEICs?si=BGcO6LiRT5kPoTY6 #OnThisDay In 1870, Mark Twain marries Olivia Langdon and moves into 472 Delaware Avenue following their wedding. The home was a wedding gift from Langdon's father, which Twain definitely appreciated,…
https://youtube.com/shorts/xZ6e7ALaNkg?si=_Kzlg9nQpemoN40R #OnThisDay In 1948, Rick James is born in Buffalo. Rick James is arguably the greatest musician from Buffalo, from having early success with his local band, Stone City Band to…
https://youtube.com/shorts/jfzV6JdA7zM?si=GBLbHYOuh-qVc2Nh #OnThisDay In 1993, The Buffalo Bills fall to the Dallas Cowboys, losing Super Bowl XXVII with a score of 52-17. This game marked the beginning of the Dallas Cowboys' 1990s…
https://youtube.com/shorts/GRE_GBFHVlk?si=9xAUIzJ-aDlD4vf9 #OnThisDay In 1977, the National Guard and U.S. Army are called in to assist in minimizing he disaster of the Blizzard of '77. They were both brought in to…
https://youtube.com/shorts/eZp5PPFnfdU?si=Vg0xwIYaLYs8bGQU #OnThisDay In 1982, Hanna Furnace closes down. Hanna Furnace, founded in the early 1900s, was one of Buffalo's most prosperous pig iron manufacturers. Located in the steel landscape of…
https://youtube.com/shorts/3Ss53LNOMnk?si=3zorrZXxeNLCBSXc #OnThisDay In 1884, The original YMCA building is dedicated at 305 Pearl St., bordered by Mohawk and Genesee Streets. It was a 5-story elaborate brick building, which was used…
https://youtube.com/shorts/0FZBIPI7Ims?si=ubZF0SvvoBpOH8H0 #OnThisDay In 1977, the infamous Blizzard of '77 begins. The legendary storm began in the late night, carrying over until February 1st. Daily wind gusts went from 46 to 69…