View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1984, "Green Lightning" by Billie Lawless is dedicated at the Elm-Oak Arterial. The sculpture was initially met…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1974, Buffalo is hit with a snowstorm that ended up stallings and paralyzing the entire city. Known…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1912, Hutchinson Technical High School's cornerstone is laid. Previously known as Mechanics Arts High School at its…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1933, Buffalo is hit with a moderate dust storm, with the storm beginning in the morning. The…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1917, The American Federation of Labor's national convention is held in Buffalo. Woodrow Wilson gives speech, highlighting…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1862, Buffalo Fine Arts Academy founded to ensure that Buffalo has a permanent art gallery operated in…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 2009, Metallica performs at HSBC Arena as part of their World Magnetic Tour. It was Metallica's 11th…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 2016, a major fire breaks out at former Bethlehem Steel complex in Lackawanna at around 7:30am. The…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1971, The Eastern Hills Mall opens. When the mall intially opened, it was anchored by former local…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Born Buffalo (@born_buffalo) #OnThisDay In 1993, Barbra Kavanaugh is elected to Buffalo Common Council, becoming its first openly gay member. Kavanaugh dedicated…