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The More Things Change, The More Main Street Stays The Same? [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
You know what they say: The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Buffalo Then and Now
Buffalo Then and Now
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What’s This About Al Amigone’s + a Revolving Bar?? [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
Yes, you read that headline right: Al Amigone's was apparently home to a revolving bar.
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A Little History on Rosinski Furniture Co.’s Co-Owners [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
The internet doesn't hold much information about the Rosinski Furniture Co. But a trip through Google's search results does reveal a bit about the stores' owners!
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Sciandra’s Toyland — So Much Cooler Than Toys ‘R’ Us [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
It might be hard to believe, but in the 1950s and '60s, the boarded-up building above, located at 1787 Genesee St., was Western New York's largest toy store.
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Where Was Buffalo’s First Water Station? [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
Even if you tried really, really, really hard, I don't think you could guess where the above photo corresponds to in present-day Buffalo.
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From Cars to Finance — Don Allen’s City Chevrolet [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
Virtual records of Don Allen's City Chevrolet are either basically non-existent or very well hidden. Here's what we do know.
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What Stood Where Kleinhans Music Hall Is Today? A Mansion, Of Course! [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
I love how old-school venues like Kleinhans Music Hall are: the big brass doors, the decor, the fancy feel of the whole place. I'm a fan of dingy little clubs, don't get me wrong, but I've seen some awesome shows at Kleinhans.
I've never given much thought to what used to be where the venue now stands; honestly, it's one of those buildings I just sort of assumed had been there basically forever. Turns out I was wrong.
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Greek, Mexican, Pizza — Pano’s Former Location Has Housed it All! [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
Most Buffalonians can recall Pano's humble beginnings before the huge remodel they did a few years back -- the brick-and-white-sided building, the bright blue awning, the cute, diner-y feel of it all. It was one of my favorite places to have lunch when I was finally allowed to leave school during senior year free periods (at Nardin, if you're wondering).
But do you remember Pano's before that?
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A Bird’s Eye View — South Buffalo in the 1930s [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
Even though I hate flying, I love peeking out the window as the plane descends, just to see if I can pick out places I know. Plus, it's really cool to get a different, aerial view of things.
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Oliver’s Restaurant — Updated, But Still Old School [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
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Buffalo’s Old Greyhound Bus Terminal — An Example of Awesome Building Re-use [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
Looking at the bottom half of the above postcard, can you tell what the old Greyhound Bus Terminal is today, in 2012? And, no, the answer is not "a pile of rubble" -- this puppy (ha, I'm punny!) is still (mostly) standing.
Here's a hint: This bus terminal was located a few blocks away from the current bus station on Ellicott Street, on Main Street.
Give up?
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The Buffalo Public Library in Lafayette Square Was SO PRETTY! [BUFFALO: THEN AND NOW]
Every day as I walk to and from my car, I pass the Buffalo Public Library's Central Branch, which is just across Lafayette Square from our dumpy little studio. It's clear from the old photo of the Square above that a very pretty, old building used to be where the library stands now -- but what was it?