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…

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZlmFhqPVeOw?si=7s58JP6I2QSS3f_V #OnThisDay In 1957, Reverend Dr. J. Edward Nash passes away. Rev. Nash came to Buffalo in 1892 to serve as pastor to the Michigan Street Baptist Church, which had roots…

https://youtube.com/shorts/r6IwcbAMCH4?si=kV_1t_J9GY7Zp_o2 #OnThisDay In 1982, Sattler's Deparment Stores file for bankruptcy, closing 5 of their 6 stores, including their flagship 998 Broadway location. The surviving Boulevard Mall location closed soon after.…

https://youtube.com/shorts/v8cQCxqqcCE?si=M1yaXng9LKvJFiQa #OnThisDay In 1978, The NHL All-Star Game is held in Buffalo at Buffalo Memorial "The Aud" Auditorium. The game featured two All-Star Sabres with LW Rick Martin and C…

https://youtube.com/shorts/sConRSlPeSw?si=2Y-Odrt2ljNCLueo #OnThisDay In 1947, Your Host Restaurants is incorporated. Initially starting as a hot dog stand on Delaware Ave. in Kenmore, the restaurant's popularity boomed, replacing established Buffalo chain restaurants like…

https://youtube.com/shorts/5Je7oWn5_I8?si=I1QovPeFRNa_u1ku #OnThisDay In 1947, Art Deco painter and former president of the Buffalo Society of Artists, Alexander O. Levy passes away. Born in 1881 in Bonn, Germany, Levy moved to Buffalo…