https://youtube.com/shorts/QHH_mstwGOc?si=l1MyunB6nT-gjVtp #OnThisDay In 1943, Winifred Stanley takes congressional office. Stanley, who was originally born in the Bronx, grew up in Buffalo. During her service in Erie County, she became the…
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https://youtube.com/shorts/850QuQw8Wrg?si=jS90u-rqHuQ6aZJH #OnThisDay In 1972, Explosion destroys Pillsbury Grain Mill on Ganson Street, which at the time was the world's largest flour mill. Reports vary by source but it was reported…
https://youtube.com/shorts/hBLFdO1ckwA?si=4GhJ35XLX8vD3ozs #OnThisDay In 1975, Talking Leaves opens as a book co-op on Main Street. Eventually having to revert to regular corporation, they became "Talking Leaves". The store was able to…
https://youtube.com/shorts/jSiROFK3_Kk?si=GLGhyuwkHECyaJF7 #OnThisDay In 1903, Buffalo Launch Club is incorporated. The Club was the first Power Boat Club in North America and quite possibly even the world. The Club has held…
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https://youtube.com/shorts/tpHWv1YOKEM?si=N5LK9tLthC2ywln1 #OnThisDay In 1813, Buffalo is sieged and burnt down to ashes by British forces from Canada. Known as the Battle of Buffalo or Battle of Black Rock, British forces…