| March 06, 2000 |
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| Name: |
George Sarney |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I go back to the old street car days. I drove the old iron monsters, back in the early 40's. Froze my fanny in the winter,but lived through it. I remember dropping off a whole load of people at Sattlers and picking up another at Fillmore on the way down town. Great site and brings back a lot of memories. The old Buck from So Buff |
| March 05, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Kevin Leddy |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Colleyville, TX USA |
| Comments: |
I used to work for the Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo and it was a thrill to discover the TH&B recordings. |
| March 04, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Joe Ogershok |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Tyrone, PA USA |
| Comments: |
I love it. |
| February 29, 2000 |
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| Name: |
GEOFF J |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
BAY VILLAGE, OH USA |
| Comments: |
THANKS FOR THE HISTORY LESSON. I GREW UP ON ABBIGTON, TWO STREETS BEHIND "JET DONUTS" AND TWO BLOCKS FROM PAT'S. MY DAD WAS RAISED IN N.TONAWANDA. ENJOYED READING ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN. THANK YOU. |
| February 27, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Connie Costianes |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Thought the pictures were great. Looking for Flint & Kent pictures and City of Buffalo (mid 1940's) pictures. If anyone can help. Please e-mail. Thanks. |
| February 24, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Carol Wells Dombrowski |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Fort Myers, LA Lee |
| Comments: |
It's good to see something familiar on the Web. As a 56-year resident of the Buffalo area, I miss it very much now that I have re-located to Fort Myers. Keep up the great work! Carol Wells Dombrowski Canisius '92 '95 |
| February 23, 2000 |
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| Name: |
JOSEPH C. KANE |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
APO, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Iwas born and raised in Buffalo, I'm now in the Army and have been for 16 yrs. I'm stationed now in germany |
| February 22, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Jennifer Bernbeck |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I am excited to see such a great and thorough presentation of Buffalo's history. I just recently completed my student teaching and am in the process of finding a job. For a lesson I chose to discuss the history of Buffalo...and this site helped tremendously with the large and small details I was looking for....thank you! |
| February 19, 2000 |
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| Name: |
guy latona |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Very interesting. Love history of Buffalo. Looking for a book by Roger Dooley, part of a trilogy. Need the second in a series, name is The House of Shanahan. Story about an Irish family that lived in the first ward. Starts with the Pan American Expo. If anyone has a copy to sell, please let me know. |
| February 19, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Don Fischer |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Fresno, CA USA |
| Comments: |
I am a formerresident with many good memories of Buffalo and the Niagra frontier. I hope to come back to this page again and hear from others. |
| February 17, 2000 |
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| Name: |
thomas mardan |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I'm looking for information on St Mary's Maternity Home, a division of Sister's Hospital. Closed in the 1950s. |
| February 16, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Diane DiFrancesco |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Skokie, IL USA |
| Comments: |
Great web site!! I'm a native of North Tonawanda and enjoyed this look back at my hometown area. Please send any Buffalo infomation including Buffalo Lighthouse info to me @ P.O.Box 4528, Skokie, IL 60076. The Bills are being sold down the river I reminded them that Niagara Falls is 20 miles downstream!! Thanks - DD |
| February 15, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Richard Koehler |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Northville, MI USA |
| Comments: |
What a treat to see these pictures of the Buffalo we left in 1946. Have many wonderful memories of riding the Seneca and Main streetcars.I'm not so sure that what we have today can be called progress |
| February 15, 2000 |
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| Name: |
David Manka |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I am thrilled to find the detailed information about Deco's that I have been searching for since their demise in 1972. A good job. |
| February 15, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Michelle D. Ballard |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Buffalo News webpage |
| Location: |
Athens, Greece |
| Comments: |
My grandfather, Clyde E. Ballard, was born in North Tonawanda. My grandmother, Ruth E. (nee Thurston) Ballard was born in Buffalo. Shortly after they married in about 1940, my father David Thurston Ballard was born (I believe at Kenmore Mercy Hospital). I was born on March 29, 1965 at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. My grandparents lived at 100 Enola Avenue, Kenmore from the 1940's until 1988. I was brought up in North Tonawanda until at the age 15, my family moved to Florida. I just wanted to give you a quick family rundown for your archives. Thank you and keep up the good work! |
| February 14, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Pat & Tom Fulton |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Clarence, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Just got here...found the other comments & questions very interesting! We are looking for history on a company called Fleishmann's that was in Buffalo, New York. Found a souvenir knife from there (pre-WW II) and it aroused our curiosity. Anybody who has any info. please feel free to contact us. |
| February 14, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Ann Enger |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Radio/Television/Newspaper |
| Location: |
Kenmore, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Looking forward to learning about the history of Buffalo from this site. |
| February 13, 2000 |
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| Name: |
tim deck |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
great site , would like to see more written on the 20th century! |
| February 12, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Thomas G. Henshaw |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Toledo, OH USA |
| Comments: |
Looking for information on the future of the St. Lawrance Seaway |
| February 11, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Carol Burton |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
brooklyn, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Enjoyed reading the history of the lighthouse. Hope to see it in person. |
| February 10, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Brian Kuty |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
great site ! will spend more time on it soon. |
| February 10, 2000 |
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| Name: |
rj wood |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
tonn, NY USA |
| Comments: |
The best town to live in Erie county. |
| February 10, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Anne Weidinger Higgins |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Prescott, AZ USA |
| Comments: |
Just such an interesting site! I'm doing some genealogical research into my Weidinger ancestors. My grandfather, George Weidinger, was a Buffalo hero when, in April 1917, he saved his co-workers lives by removing a faulty acetylene tank from the Buffalo Dry Dock building where he worked. Sadly, he lost his own life in the event. His widow, Emma Stone Weidinger, received the Carnegie Medal posthumously granted my grandfather. She died one year later as a victim of the Spanish Flu Epidemic. Three small children were then orphaned. Do you have photos of the Buffalo Dry Dock on Ganson Street? Do you have photos that would show the following ca.1915-1920: 221 Bond St, 599 Clinton St.191 S. Division, 44 Chestnut? Sorry to have made this so long. |
| February 10, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Don Newman |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Jupiter, FL USA |
| Comments: |
Great place for kids with your recreation dept. and schools! |
| February 09, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Mary Hyde-Arnold |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Whittier, CA USA |
| Comments: |
What a delight to find your site! A native Buffalonian, I haven't been back since 1967--it was a joy to look at the old photographs...Thank you! |
| February 09, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Mabel McPhee |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Humble, TX USA |
| Comments: |
Searching for any information regarding exposure to radiation at the Lindeair plant 1943-1945. Have skin cancer, son died of cancer & husband was sick and died from radiation effects - he handled uranium ore as it came from the furnace - smoothing it out. |
| February 08, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Bryan Edwards |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I love T.O.T., I have lived there all my life. I love T.O.T.~~~Come and visit us soon!!! |
| February 08, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Maria Opoka |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I really enjoyed your photograph collection of Buffalo, NY from years gone by. I have been searching for photographs of the 900 Block of the Broadway/Fillmore shopping district as well as the downtown shopping district from the 1960's through the 70's. I would appreciate it if you could advise me where I could find these photos. Thank You! |
| February 06, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Scott Garrett |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Port McNicoll, Ontario, NY Canada |
| Comments: |
Excellent material on the construction of grain elevators. One of the largest grain elevators in the world was constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway in Port McNicoll, Ontario on Georgian Bay on Lake Huron. Port McNicoll's importance as a transhipment port was greatly affected by the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The constructor of this elevator was the John S. Metcalf Company of Chicago. I am trying to find out what other grain elevators on the Great Lakes he constructed. Any suggestions? |
| February 06, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Andy Williamson |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Atlanta, GA USA |
| Comments: |
I was born in South Buffalo-- I guess that is why I ended up in the South. My Grandfather, Daniel Hartman Williamson, was an engineer in the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad from about 1857 to about 1936. Some of the photos showing the DL&W tracks running right down the middle of the streets was really news to me--Thanks for a great piece of history. |
| February 06, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Suzanne Toomey Spinks |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I am researching the Erie Canal for the Cycling The Erie Canal 2000 Bike Tour, August 13-20, 2000. 175 cyclists will converge on Bufflao August 12 for festivities and kick-off events. On I welcome links to our web site. I plan to post this site so that cyclists can begin to prepare for their week long ride across the State. We follow the canal and end in Albany. If you can, please link to www.nypca.org/canaltour. NYPCA is New York Parks and Conservation Association. Thanks. Suzanne Toomey Spinks, Ride Director |
| February 05, 2000 |
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| Name: |
debbie venturini |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
freeport, PA USA |
| Comments: |
beautiful pictures. can't wait to visit and see for myself. i'm planning atrip this summer and need all the help i can get. |
| February 03, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Tom Daly |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Mount Holly, NJ USA |
| Comments: |
A proud native Buffolonian, Hamburg exactly, and a graduate of Canisius H.S. class of '83. I love the photographs and the attention to detail given each. In the near future I will be honorably separating from the Air Force and plan on returning to the city. My fiance, who has seen a lot of the country and world, loves the area and the friendly people and is eager to move to the area also, and yes she has experienced the winter, 98-99 to be exact! Congratulations on the work put forth in this collection! |
| January 31, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Tyler Messick |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Halifax, NS CA |
| Comments: |
Visiting from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Im the 20 year great,great grandson of Joseph Dart. The Dart family moved to Dayton Ohio. My uncle and cousin are both joseph Darts as well (in New Haven CT) - was very surprised/happy to find this site! Tyler |
| January 31, 2000 |
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| Name: |
john broderick |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Wmsville, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I really enjoyed your info. |
| January 30, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Ken Larsen |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Laurel, MD USA |
| Comments: |
Great collection of images. I am setting up a website for the Railroad Industries Special Interest Group (RRISIG). I may be contacting you soon to request permission to use a few of your grain elevator images as 'backgrounds' for our web pages - so far we only have steel-industry pictures and we desperately need some architectural diversity. |
| January 30, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Jim R. Burkholder |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Witmer, PA USA |
| Comments: |
Awesome!! |
| January 30, 2000 |
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| Name: |
KEN. BELLINGER |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
LEESBURG, FL USA |
| Comments: |
BORN AND RAISED IN KENMORE, GRADUATED IN 1955..RETIRED USAFNOW LIVING IN FLORIDA....GREAT SITE..LEARNED ALOT ABOUT KENMORE |
| January 29, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Kim Toporek |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Waterford, MI USA |
| Comments: |
I'm researching family history in North Tonawanda. My great grandparents - the Lovegroves. The family lived on Jackson Avenue, Youngs Street, Jackson Ave., Vandervert Street, 14 Whitmer Road and 33 Wall Street. This was back between 1895 and 1925. |
| January 29, 2000 |
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| Name: |
STEPHEN MALICKI |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Radio/Television/Newspaper |
| Location: |
buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
For what I've seen of it, I thought it was nice. Would like to see more of the train station. |
| January 28, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Karen Rhodes |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Parkville, MO USA |
| Comments: |
Nice. I love history. I came to your city once. |
| January 24, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Joe Paar |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Dallas, TX USA |
| Comments: |
I was born in the Town of Tonawanda in '51. I left in '75. I miss my home town, my roots. I try to keep up with the local happenings. Great site. JP |
| January 24, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Joe Paar |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Dallas, TX USA |
| Comments: |
I was born in the Town of Tonawanda in '51. I miss my roots, and like to recognize the my past. Great web site. JP |
| January 23, 2000 |
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| Name: |
A. C. Gademsky |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Cincinnati, OH USA |
| Comments: |
Greatly enjoyed browsing your web site. I was born in the Buffalo area (Tonawanda) in 1927 and lived there untill 1965. There is one thing that still stands out in my memory from the mid 1930s. That was the Sattler store at 998 Broadway. My Dad worked at the NYC Terminal on the East Side and told me how the police had to do crowd control duty at the store because so many people wanted to get in to take advantage of the low prices. They had a little jingle that made sure that everybody in Western New York knew that they were at 998 Broadway. Are there any plans to do a little piece on Sattlers? I'll be back to enjoy your great web site some more in the future. GREAT SITE! |
| January 21, 2000 |
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| Name: |
W.W. SuggsIII |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
buffnet.net---history? |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
My grandfather and greatgrandfather were involved with the Buffalo Light from the teens till the late forties. |
| January 19, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Sally Pralow (Guzzo) |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
GREAT!!I LOVE ALL THIS HISTORY |
| January 16, 2000 |
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| Name: |
ron |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
morrisonville, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Nice site. |
| January 16, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Carol Szwaczkowski |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
Elma, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I really enjoyed reading all the information about Deco because my mother worked at the Deco on William and Memorial Drive for a long time. It was great to relive that time long ago. |
| January 16, 2000 |
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| Name: |
james abato |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
cheektowaga, NY USA |
| Comments: |
lifelong resident of the area, and deeply interested in the history of the city of buffalo and its architecture |
| January 14, 2000 |
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| Name: |
ROSE M. FREEMAN |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
PHOENIX, AZ USA |
| Comments: |
ITS EASY TO LOCATE YOU ON THE INTERNET, ITS ALSO VERY WELCOMED, FOR A BUFFALO BORN WOMAN WHOS SO FAR AWAY FROM HOME, TO BE ABLE TO STILL KEEP CONNECTED. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE. ROSE M. FREEMAN |
| January 13, 2000 |
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| Name: |
paul gray |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Elkton, MD USA |
| Comments: |
Desperately trying to find info on the Farrar+ Trefts company of Buffalo, NY They built steam engines from 1865-1900+. Engines were used in the oil fields of PA, NY WV and OH. visit my engine at: www.dol.net/~pgray/ThoPro.htm |
| January 13, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Vernon E. Peterson |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Hawthorne, NJ USA |
| Comments: |
Born & bred Buffalonian. Graduate of PS 54 in 1953; Bennett HS 1957. Travel back regularly to visit mom Isabella and sister Christine, Class of '63 (now Kirwan). She gave my and my brother Louis, Class of '61, a copy of Lauren Belfer's novel "City of Light" which I am caught up in as Lauren tells of places, events, and people (real and imaginary) in Buffalo at the turn of the century. Brought me to look into some of the things she wrote about. We lived, my mom still does, in the Humboldt Parkway-Kensington Ave. area. It was quieter before they tore out the parkway to put in the expressway. That's progress ?? Wonderful to have a site for the history of a great city. |
| January 13, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Robert Pantling |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Gulfport, MS USA |
| Comments: |
It was nice finding this site. We just moved to MS after 45 years in Buffalo. Looking forward to using it more. |
| January 12, 2000 |
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| Name: |
William (Bill) Nicholas |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I am a avid researcher of the history and development of Buffalo, New york. Recently, I have been researching the Buffalo Olmsted Parks. If you could please provide me with some feedback concerning websites and other information data for my continued research. Thank You, Bill |
| January 12, 2000 |
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| Name: |
roger marcia hanner |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
avon park, FL USA |
| Comments: |
grew up in derby n y and angola n y always like to read about home western new york is still a great place used to have aband Boots hanner and the Country Gentlemen |
| January 09, 2000 |
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| Name: |
roger hanner |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
avon park, FL USA |
| Comments: |
like looking at any news from back home didreside in angola n y |
| January 08, 2000 |
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| Name: |
thomas may |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
jacksonville, FL USA |
| Comments: |
enjoy rr recordings and the terminal station. I was born in Niagara falls, NY ran the gorge as child! I remember the IRC high speed buffalo- N. falls and gorge line. I was member of N.Falls model RR club second floor of the N.falls station ( Falls /2nd streets ) in the late 40's. T.C. May |
| January 07, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Gene W. Smith |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Visalia , CA USA |
| Comments: |
My grandson age two loves choo choos, so I look for sites that he and I can enjoy the sounds of railroading..I love your site... |
| January 06, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Bill Kraus |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
Amherst, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Please keep up the great work. |
| January 04, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Robert L. Munschauer |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I am continuing genealogy of the Munschauer/Wiedamann families that was started by my father, Roy L. Munschauer & his sister, Martha G. Ertell in the late 30's. |
| January 04, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Michele Hauschel- Winsett |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Brea, CA USA |
| Comments: |
My grandparents who I knew nothing about came from Germany to Buffalo in 1885 and my father was born in 1896. I started researching my family a couple of years ago and found cousins I did not know existed so Buffalo has become very special to me. I go back there every year and I am always finding something more interesting than the last time. On my visits I am always looking for old pictures of the city and have found very little at the historical society so I am pleased to see you have some. Thank you. |
| January 03, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Keith Weilacher |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Tonawanda, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I'll be back to check this out. Tonawanda has been a great home. |
| January 03, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Steve Brignone |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
Loganville, GA USA |
| Comments: |
I was born and raised in Kenmore. I think this website is just great! |
| January 03, 2000 |
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| Name: |
jdmack |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Attica, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Does anyone remember or have a photo of the Working Boys Home located at 4 Vermont St., and overseen by Father Kellaher? He was also known as the Masked Marvel. |
| January 02, 2000 |
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| Name: |
Sharon |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Seattle, WA USA |
| Comments: |
My mother has a deep red glass cup with a clear bottom and a cleat glass handle that is etched Pan America 1901 Buffalo on it. She said that it belonged to her Aunt. I was researching where it came form. It must have been a souvenier when she was there. |
| December 31, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Bill Hoffarth |
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[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Radio/Television/Newspaper |
| Location: |
Ojai, CA USA |
| Comments: |
Hi, I grew up in the town of Tonawanda and have a lot of great memories of the times I spent there,the Brighton Firemans picnics and the Halloween parades, I left in 1975 but I come back to visit every couple of years, Still have friends and family that live in the city and town of Tonawanda. When I do come back we always have a picnic at Ellicott Creek Park and enjoy the great foods(salen hot dogs)(Genesse Cream Ale)and hit all the summer hot spots and have a great time (Garcias & Ball Field) for the car shows, Niagara River Front on Sunday afternoons for vinegar curly fries, Teds Hot Dogs and the Anchor Bar for wings so many great little eateries for pizza,wings,subs, chili dogs and roast beef sandwiches, makes me hungry thinking about all the great food.I read the Buffalo News a couple of times a week on the computer and keep up with things happening back HOME.Thanks for the memories |
| December 30, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Tom Crosby |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Pendleton, NY USA |
| Comments: |
A very nice site. I grew up in western NY but not Buffalo. I returned to WNY 2.5 years ago and I'm now doing a model train layout in which I want to include some WNY related structures and trains. I would like to know more about the "Tracks" and the demise of them. I look forward to the continuation of the "tracks" history into the 20th century. Thanks for all the pictures and essays. |
| December 30, 1999 |
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| Name: |
David Higgott |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Barrie Ontario, NY CAN |
| Comments: |
Great railroad history. Enjoyed listening to the trains and imagining what it was like to live through this period. As a fancier of the New York Central System, this is a great resorce. p.s.- I'm Canadian but could not change the state designation to a province. |
| December 30, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Amy Murphy-DeMeo |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Ormond Beach, FL USA |
| Comments: |
Hi. I grew up in Buffalo, Tonawanda. 1956 to when I first left in 1979. I've lived a lot of places, and still love this city, and its History. Just wish the politicians would get there act together and revive it as many other older cities have done. On another note. My grandfather is Norm Wullen. He played the organ for the Bruins and Sabres for many years. He is a walking history book of the Music in Buffalo from 1916 on and played many times with greats like George & Gracie Burns, Bob Hope, and Ray Bolger in the Buffalo Theatres. He was very good friends with Harold Arlen who wrote Somewhere over the Rainbow. He even played the drums on the old Crystal beach boat when he was 12 yrs. old. He just turned 95 yrs. old. I only wish someone would do an interview of this man before he dies. His brother, who was also a musician just died at 92. My gr grandfather Thomas Hesser worked for the DL&W for 40 yrs as a passenger train engineer, so I love the info on the Railroads! Thank you for this site. It is so well done, a wealth of knowledge, and brings back such wonderful memories. Amy Murphy-DeMeo |
| December 30, 1999 |
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| Name: |
M. Higgins |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
West Seneca, NY USA |
| Comments: |
An excellent site. Would like to see more of it expanded on the harbor (tugs, freighters and businesses) would be very interesting. |
| December 29, 1999 |
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| Name: |
BRIAN HEVERIN |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Newtown, PA USA |
| Comments: |
I like your page . Visit my son's new page --- www.heverin.com |
| December 28, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Lawrence Durffee |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Burley, ID USA |
| Comments: |
I am currently working in the grain industry |
| December 28, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Rosanna Rennie |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
NAshville, TN USA |
| Comments: |
My family built half of Buffalo, just doing some research. Glad that this is available to me, thanks. |
| December 28, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Brian Levi |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Jamestown, NC USA |
| Comments: |
Great site! I am researching Levi family origins in the Buffalo-Tonawanda area prior to the American Revolution. Any assistance or sources of history about early settlers, merchants, or ferry boat operators would be appreciated. |
| December 27, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Mary Zimmerman McCullough |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Grapevine, TX USA |
| Comments: |
My husband, Tom and I are graduates of Kenmore H.S. class of 1956. We were given your books as gifts-just love them. We have lived in TX for 22 years, but still miss the good food and culture of western NY. Would like to hear from any Ken-Ton folks who live in the DFW Midcities. |
| December 27, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Brian M. Schneider |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Atlanta, GA USA |
| Comments: |
As an Ex-Buffalo resident I found the light house history most interesting. I would like to get a copy of "Maritime Buffalo" for my library. |
| December 26, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Tommy Thiel |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I found you on the buffalo.com site, and must say I found the railroad history most intrigueing. |
| December 24, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Gary Acker |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
New Baltimore, MI USA |
| Comments: |
Still a Buffaloian. Grad of South Park H.S. class of "67" Great site I visit it often. Lots of memories. Been gone many years, so it's nice to return via the net. Thanks! |
| December 24, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Maria Roman |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I originated from Brooklyn NY and moved to Buffalo at the age of 10. I have always been fascinated with history. The website was found by accident, however I could not log out until I saw everything. My coworkers had me give them the web address so they could also stroll down memory lane. The pictures were great. It would be nice if more pictures keep getting added. I will keep looking into the site to see any new information that becomes available. |
| December 24, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Steven Whelan |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
Idstein, NY Germany |
| Comments: |
I was born & grew up in South Buffalo, & still visit there yearly. I've always been interested in the history of Buffalo, & am glas locals have become involved to preserve what's left of a very interesting & typical immigrant city. Keep up the good work! |
| December 22, 1999 |
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| Name: |
ROBIN R. ACQUARD |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
S.WALES, NY USA |
| Comments: |
I think this is great. I just found this site. I would like to find how Buffalo got started. |
| December 22, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Phil Hanlon |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Dunkirk, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Great site! I keep coming back. |
| December 19, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Bob Stephens |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Bovey Tracey, NY UK |
| Comments: |
I live in Bovey Tracey, Devon,England. I am interested in the sound of railway steam engines and found your site through Ask Jeeves! |
| December 18, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Carol Genet Reynolds |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
Wayland, NY USA |
| Comments: |
What a thrill finding this page! My Dad, "big" Joe Genet, worked for Deco most of his life starting as a counterman and working up to Supervisor of the downtown Buffalo restaurants. I remember "treat" tickets and many wonderful meals at Deco's and great friendships. I may have some pictures you could use. Thank you for bringing back many fond memories! |
| December 17, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Ron Ball |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Ft. Worth, , TX USA |
| Comments: |
Excellent site ! Buffalo has a great railroad history . I lived in Buffalo 23 years before moving to Ft. Worth ,Tx. I presently work for the Union Pacific Railroad . Texas has a great railroad history, but Buffalo is by itself . I grew up by the old West Shore RR by the Buffalo airport at Genesee St. I return when I can, and it brings back lots of memories of Buffalo rairoading! |
| December 15, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Craig Carlyle Clarke |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Elma, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Thanks for a wonderful site! Great job! |
| December 15, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Rick Drago |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
San Diego, CA USA |
| Comments: |
Born and raised in the First Ward. Graduated from Seneca VHS in '77 and enlisted in the Navy in July the following year. I have traveled to 5 of 7 continents and the North Pole twice, courtesy of the US Navy, Rockwell Int'l/Boeing. Many friendships have been developed throughout the years.
Many areas visited have served up an abundance of memorable experiences. However, none have had the impact on my life that growing up in Buffalo provided. The memories of the people, the neighborhoods, the entertainment, the food, the excitement provided by our beloved (sometimes dreaded) sports teams, Bills - Sabres - Braves, are priceless.
Regardless of where we live, or what we are doing at the time, we find it hard not to difficult to open a paper, or watch TV without checking the outcome of a Sabres or Bills game, or to get a quick weather update.
This fabulous site gives former Buffalonians like myself the means to maintain our link to the city and all that it has given us. Thanks for helping to pave the lanes that twist and turn through our memory.
Regards, Rick Drago
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| December 15, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Shanahan |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
Phx, AZ USA |
| Comments: |
Main & Englewood was my old Deco hangout, had many fun times there. Even worked as a Usher in the Granada. Main & Winspear Ave. Guess both are no more. Buffalo was and I hope still is a great place to live, I miss the "old place." The old pictures are a great thought, someone did there homework well when they put this site togeather. Thanks!! |
| December 14, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Rob Doyle |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Charleston, IN USA |
| Comments: |
Please sell (these railroad sounds) on a CD for those of use who don't have the ability to listen on our computers!
Thank you.
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| December 10, 1999 |
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| Name: |
steve dorfman |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Sacramento, CA USA |
| Comments: |
I am a big fan of grain elevators. I think this web site is the best I've ever seen |
| December 09, 1999 |
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| Name: |
leigh (segal) stavinoha |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
austin, TX USA |
| Comments: |
I grew up in Town of Tonawanda (on Lamson Rd) from 1960 - 1976. Traveled to Wyoming for a year then to Pennsylvania for a year before settling down in Austin, Texas. Buffalo (Tonawanda) will always be home. You just can't imagine what it was like down here when Buffalo played the Cowboys during Superbowl! Sheesh!
Am looking for any other Tonawandians who lived near me! :)
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| December 07, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Thomas May |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Comments: |
Native Niagara Falls, NY. Was member of the Niagara Falls Model RR late 40's on the second floor of the NYC station at Second and Falls Streets. Very intrested in the Niagara Gorge line and the IRC ( recall the high speed line N.Falls/Buffalo? ) |
| December 06, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Sue Wilcox |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
New Port Richey, FL USA |
| Comments: |
I grew up in the Town of Tonawanda, right near Lincoln Park. In 1986 I moved to Florida. While I love Florida and its weather, the Town will always be considered "home" for me. |
| December 06, 1999 |
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| Name: |
J.L.Walker |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
Rehoboth Beach, DE USA |
| Comments: |
Marvelous nostalgic trip back to my youth growing up in Bflo. Could - and probably will - spend hours here. |
| December 06, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Ernie Woodson |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Hello Aaron, I still look at your nice historical page. As the map librarian at UB I am still adding to the Buffalo Neighborhood Map. Take a look since I have added visuals to Humboldt Park and Fruit Belt. Ernie Woodson |
| December 02, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Tom Hochulski |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
As a lifelong city resident, and former Courier Express driver and district manager the site sure brings back many memories. |
| December 01, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Jerry Piccolo |
| E-mail: |
GGP136 |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Cheektowaga, NY USA |
| Comments: |
People don't realize the rich history that Buffalo has.,I'ts great to see a site like this Great Job!!! |
| December 01, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Kathryn Schwindler |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
This is a wonderful site. It offers history of the city's maratime Importance in the past and present. The lighthouse to me is a sign of home. It is wonderful that others can learn about this remarkable light and our city's rich history. |
| December 01, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Helen Langlois |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Albany, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Hope it's okay to post this message here. I am searching for my husband's birth mother or anyone in his birth family. He was born in Buffalo on 7/24/66 to a 17 year old white, Protestant girl of English/German descent. She was a senior in high school and on the honor roll for the past three years. She was 5'2" with blue-green eyes, dark brown hair, and was inclined to pudginess. She was "pretty, sweet and passive". She planned to go back and receive her diploma then do secretarial work. She had a 14 year old brother with olive skin and light brown hair. Her father worked for the state in administration and was a "big, authorative" man. Her mother was 5'8" with brown eyes and hair, a "big" woman. She was calm, passive, and found it difficult to express feelings. She attended 6 months of business college and was a bookkeeper. The birth father was also 17 years old and was a junior in high school. He was an identical twin and of German/Italian descent. He was Catholic. He was 5'7", muscular but slender, "handsome" with blonde hair, blue eyes and a light complexion. He was not motivated academically and was interested in becoming a carpenter. His mother was Italian and of medium build and height. She had brown hair, brown eyes. His father was 5'8", 150 lbs, with light brown hair and blue eyes. He was of German descent.
If any of this sounds familiar, please, please send me a message at [email protected] or try [email protected]. My husband and I would very much like to have some medical background for his sake and for our eight month old son's.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.
Helen Langlois
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| December 01, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Tom Higgins |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
Hamburg, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Fantastic Site - It is good to see someone cares about our rich local history and heritage.Please keep up the good work and thank you! |
| November 30, 1999 |
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| Name: |
James Povlock |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Hudson, FL USA |
| Comments: |
I grew up in western New York , Salamanca , and married a Buffalo girl , Marilyn Dispenza , and worked for Praxair,LindeAir,tillI retired. My heart is in Western New York . Also my father worked for the BR&P RR all his life. My mother still lives in Salamanca. |
| November 28, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Linda benzin |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Plainsboro, NJ USA |
| Comments: |
Great site. Enjoyed it |
| November 28, 1999 |
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| Name: |
David Heinemann |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| Location: |
Covington, GA USA |
| Comments: |
I like the site very much.Living in another state it is nice to have a site so easy to find and navigate all about the area that i still like to think of as home... |
| November 28, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Theresa Smith |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Houston, TX USA |
| Comments: |
I was born in North Tonawanda on May 24th, 1962. My maiden name was Theresa Louise Richter, daughter of Frank and Mary Richter. My grandparents were Helen and Frank O. Richter. Frank is deceased and buried in Mt. Oliviet Cemetary. Helen is living in Florida. I was born on her birthday. She is about 77 years old now. I left N.T. when I was 10 years old and have only been back once at age 17. I would like to come for another visit someday. I used to live at 200 Irongton Street in N.T. I went to Gilmore Elementary School through the 3rd grade. |
| November 27, 1999 |
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| Name: |
jim theet |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
ft.myers, FL USA |
| Comments: |
great site always fun to re-connect with the "old home town!" keep on keeping on!!! |
| November 27, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Milton O'Hara |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
santa clara, CA USA |
| Comments: |
Born in Buffalo, lived there 1939 to 1969. P.S. 63,Tech High School, U of B. |
| November 27, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Thomas J. Hryvniak |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
A link from another site |
| Location: |
Buffalo, NY USA |
| Comments: |
As Publisher of the largest free newspaper in the City of Buffalo, we're always looking into history, ideas and for access to great photos. Please feel free to email any available images or story ideas |
| November 27, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Dwight Johnson |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Armstrong, BC CANada |
| Comments: |
Enjoy steam |
| November 27, 1999 |
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| Name: |
gary summers |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
atlanta, GA USA |
| Comments: |
visited tonawanda alot in the early 70's while in the marines. had several friends there that i would like to hear from if they see this. nice memories of the place and think about it often. |
| November 25, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Fr. Laurence Girard |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
clearwater, FL USA |
| Comments: |
I am Joe & Jean Deck Senior's nephew - Bob Girard Sr son. I worked for Deco in the summer of 1954 in the Ferry St. commissary. I still miss both Jean & Joe Sr. Wonderful people. |
| November 24, 1999 |
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| Name: |
James D. Fox |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
San Jose, CA USA |
| Comments: |
I am 75 years old and remember a lot about the fruit belt,down town.cryatal beach,cold spring and the old IRC streetcars. Also the old department stores such as AM&A J N ADAMS Hudsons and Kobackers and Sattlers "Out where the streetcar bends".I can still smell the wonderful aromas from the broadway and the Washington st. Markets. Below is a Poem I wrote about the number 9 streetcar that used to run from downtown to the parkside zoo area.You may use it if you like.
Streetcar Number 9
James D. Fox
The time is dusk and evening is setting in I'm waiting for the number 9 to take home to my kin. If I strech my neck I can see the big green iron monster coming down the street. I worry as this time of day I might not get a seat.
As it gets closer I hear the squealing and grinding of all it's mechanical parts. And see the flashing as the trolly sparks.
The bell clangs as through the intersection it goes. Now the swoosh of the air breaks when it slows. The double hiss hiss when the doors fold open and down the the steps drop. Conductor shouts watch your step then on I hop. Pay my dime , grab a seat, look to my left and then to my right or just gaze in the air. Certinaly I wouldn't the pretty girl across from me to think I was giving her a stare.
All the billboards at the top of the car were up to date advertising the things to buy if you wanted to rate.
The rhythm of the swing and sway as you road along would put you to sleep like a soothing song. The passengers, standing swayed looking like a chorus in dance. you would miss your stop if in to much of a trance.
Here is my stop, the ride is over, I am home on time. Tomorrow is another day, then I can again ride OLD NUMBER 9
James D. Fox
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| November 24, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Phil |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Las Vegas, NV. USA |
| Comments: |
Born and raised in the Town.Nice place to be from |
| November 23, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Warren Bath |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Word of Mouth |
| Location: |
Tn. Ton, NY USA |
| Comments: |
Nice Place |
| November 23, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Paul Pitas |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
Madison, WI USA |
| Comments: |
I really enjoy this sight! It brings back so many memories. I've been in Wisconsin for almost 23 years but a native of Akron. Any "rural" pictures are appreciated; also I am interested in pictures from Westinghouse from the 1950's through 1970's. My Mom and Dad worked there for years...I worked there in the early 1970's during the summers while going to college (sections F-4 and F-5). I welcome messages from any Akron High School alumni from the class of 1972. |
| November 23, 1999 |
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| Name: |
brian bond |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
maud, OK, USA |
| Comments: |
My father grew up in buffalo. I have a photo from 1905 of a food stand on oak street. Let me know if you would be interested in it. I can e-mail it to you. Your site lets me see alot of what he grew up with. |
| November 23, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Bill Gordon |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
Search Engine |
| Location: |
New Orleans, LA USA |
| Comments: |
My grandmother grew up in Buffalo, her father owned tobacco shops in a few public spots. This web location gives a very vivid idea of the city at the early part of the 20th century. The picture archive is great. |
| November 23, 1999 |
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| Name: |
Troy Beck |
| E-mail: |
[email protected] |
| I found the site via: |
other |
| Location: |
Angola , USA |
| Comments: |
I'm interested in wny railroad history. And I am glad to see a page like this. |
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