Tag Archives: Scrapbooks

Clipping the History of Buffalo

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

“Serious students researching a local subject may find that the library is way ahead of them” touted a Buffalo Evening News article from 1967. Indeed, the  Scrapbook Collection in the Grosvenor Room has helped many by providing a significant slice … Continue reading →

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The Library Cat Saga

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

In 1935, a  little black cat named Rosita found a home at the original Grosvenor Library, our predecessor and namesake.  We learned of this story while searching through the newspaper scrapbooks that were meticulously compiled by library staff over the … Continue reading →

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Snowy Buffalo Days Gone By

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

Check out this photo of a snow plow trying to make its way down a Buffalo street following a blizzard! This clipping is in the “Weather” scrapbook, one of many in the Grosvenor Room’s scrapbook collection.

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Happy Labor Day weekend!

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, and Buffalo has a connection to its creation: President Grover Cleveland (Buffalo’s 34th Mayor) signed legislation in 1893 making the first Monday in September Labor Day.  Below are a few images of … Continue reading →

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Summer in the City

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

With summer in full swing, Western New Yorkers are busy enjoying our most lively season, frequenting area parks, beaches, pools, and festivals.  While much has changed in Buffalo over the years, summer has always been enthusiastically celebrated with outdoor fun.  Check … Continue reading →

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