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Buffalo Books

The Polonian Legacy of Western New York: Stories of the Lives, Accomplishments, and Contributions of Four Prominent Polish-Americans

$12.95

Stories of the lives, accomplishments, and contributions of four prominent Polish-Americans: Rev. John Pitass, known as the father of Buffalo’s Polonia; Joseph Eustace Fronczak, a prominent Polonian architect; Mother Mary Simplicita Nehring, considered a model of faith in her time; and Ignacy Jan Paderewski’s enduring friendship with Joseph Eustace Fronczak. Together, these compelling stories paint a vivid picture of Buffalo’s Polonian legacy.

Explore Canalside and the Erie Canal

$9.95

Pearl, the baby buffalo, loves learning about the history of her hometown, Buffalo, New York. With her trusty notepad and camera, she embarks on an adventure and meets some new friends. Join her as she explores Canalside and the learns about the historic Erie Canal.

 

Draw yourself on the new solar-powered Buffalo Heritage Carousel, color in the canal packet boat inside the replica Longshed, join Shark Girl for a photo, ride on a paddle boat, discover the Explore & More Children’s Museum–all on Canalside–and learn all about the historic Erie Canal along the way!

 

This coloring and activity book doubles as a self-guided tour of Canalside for families with young children. It contains activities suitable for youngsters from 4 to 10 years of age.

 

25 pages

$9.95

Sights & Sounds of the Pan American Exposition

$9.95

This illustrated, informative booklet offers a bird’s-eye view of the Pan-American Exposition. Review the grounds which were located between what today are Elmwood and Delaware avenues. See the sights that were seen then, when electricity was a novelty. And hear the sounds of the Pan-Am. A delightful CD of the music of the Pan-American Exposition as it was played by John Philip Sousa in 1901 – on player piano rolls – is tucked inside a colorful back pocket. A great way to experience a momentous event, when Buffalo came to be known as the City of Light.

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