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Buffalo Central Terminal Scrapbook from 1920s-1930s

Buffalo Central Terminal Under Construction - 1928 (click on image for full view)

Two days back, Bill Blake shared a couple of very cool old Central Terminal photos.

Bill was also kind enough to share a link to a scrapbook for newspaper clippings and photos where he obtained the photos from.  This scrapbook basically covers the development of the Buffalo Central Terminal through its construction.

There are a lot of great articles, pictures and history in it.  If you are a Terminal fan, you will love it.

You can view the scrapbook by clicking here–>

It is a large pdf file…be patient on the download.

Enjoy.

Thanks Bill Blake for sharing!

This Sunday is Second Sunday in Broadway-Fillmore, Come to Church

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The idea is simple enough…come to church at one of B-F’s historic and beautiful churches every second Sunday of a month during the course of the year.

As anyone at any of the churches will tell you, we need more people to attend.

If you want to see these glorious embodiment of faith saved, support them regularly.

Even if you are not a regular church goer, this is an easy way to support the churches.

Click here for more info on Second Sundays—>

Neighborhood Heritage Site in Danger: Chopin Singing Society Building

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On the day the Chopin Singing Society was performing at the group’s 135th Annual Concert, I stopped by their former home at 18-24 Kosciuszko Street.  As you can see from the photos, the property is in terrible shape.

This property served as the society’s home for over sixty years until the 1990s.  It is the place where Buffalo’s modern Dyngus Day celebrations were born.

Looking at the building now, you know it is in danger.  It is only a matter of time before the structure reaches the point of no return and the wrecking crew will have its day.

This structure and others are on a growing list of heritage sites in the neighborhood that are in danger of being lost forever.

Alive Photo of the Day: Kateri Tekakwitha

Kateri Tekakwitha (click on image for full view)

Kateri Tekakwitha was named the first Native American saint today by Pope Benedict XVI in a ceremony held in St. Peter’s Square.

The image you see above is a painting by of her on the high walls of Saint Adalbert Basilica’s nave and was painted by Jozef Mazur.

There is an interesting back story to how I noticed this painting, you can read read that here—>

In honor of Kateri Tekakwitha being canonized today, I decided to post the painting from the basilica.

Brewed in Buffalo Release Party @ the Adam Mickiewicz Library

Mickies is slowly but surely becoming the place in Broadway-Fillmore to sample all types of beer from around the world, micro-breweries and local brews.  Great thing is the rest of Western New York is taking notice to their growing reputation.

On Friday, October 26th, 2012, they will host a the Brewed in Buffalo Release Party starting at 7pm as part of Buffalo Beer Week.

Additionally, they will have Polish Beer tastings on Wednesday, October 31st and Friday, November 2nd featuring their wide array of beer offerings along with some Kielbasa and cheese for you.

Visit their Facebook page for more info—>

Read more about Brewed in Buffalo Week—>

Properties in 14212 on City of Buffalo’s INREM foreclosure list

I’ve put together a list broken down by street of properties in the 14212 zip code that were available for download on the city’s website updated 10/01/2012.

As the city says on their site:

The City of Buffalo does not warrant or make any representations as to the quality, content, accuracy or completeness of the information, graphics, links and other items contained on this, or any other server. Such materials have been compiled from a variety of sources, and are subject to change without notice by the City of Buffalo.

It is interesting to see what is on the list.  A lot of these properties will be available at auction in a few weeks via the city.

City of Buffalo Foreclosure Sale In Rem 46

  • Monday, October 29, 2012
  • Tuesday, October 30 2012
  • Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Buffalo Convention Center
Convention Center Plaza
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, New York 14202

Click here to view the 14212 list on Google Drive—>

Picky Eater in Buffalo: Buffalo’s Best Pierogi Contest

Just spotted this…here is one of the judge’s, a local food blogger, take on the contest:

Pie·ro·gi (noun, plural) (singular pierog)

A semicircular dumpling with any of various fillings, such as finely chopped meat or vegetables, that is often sautéed after being boiled.

I don’t claim to be an expert on pierogi but I do know what I think tastes good. This past Saturday, I had the distinct honor and privilege to participate as a judge in the Fifth Annual Buffalo’s Best Pierogi Contest at Corpus Christi Church in Buffalo’s Broadway neighborhood.

Read full post here—>