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The Buffalo History Museum Podcast

The Buffalo History Museum

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast is the premier source for Western New York history. Each episode, we tell a story of the people and events that have shaped our region. Help us grow by subscribing, rating, and reviewing us.

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34:19

Chiquita: The Doll Lady’s Forbidden Marriage

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2023/02/03

At just 26" tall, Chiquita was one of the Pan-American Exposition's tiniest attractions. In November of 1901, she and a worker at the fair married in secret, much to the dismay of her manager, Frank Bostock, aka The Animal King.

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36:35

Harry Houdini: Buffalo Bound

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/10/31

For over three decades, legendary escape artist and magician Harry Houdini made Buffalo's theaters a regular destination. Today, we recap the King of Handcuff's many visits to Western New York.

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40:28

The Trial of Nancy Bowen featuring Dr. Joe Stahlman

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/09/20

In March 1930, police arrested two Indigenous women, Nancy Bowen and Lila Jimerson, for the murder of a white woman in Buffalo, New York. Their arrests, trials, and coverage in the media would highlight issues of Indigenous sovereignty and clashing belief systems. Dr. Joe Stahlman, Director of the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum joins us to discuss the case.

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33:09

The Amazing Story of William Wells Brown

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/08/16

William Wells Brown escaped slavery and risked his life to help others find freedom. In his spare time, he taught himself to read and write, lectured on the evils of slavery, and was the first African American to publish a novel and, later, a play.

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23:22

Father Baker: Life and Legacy

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Msgr. David LiPuma of Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica joins us to discuss Father Nelson Baker, his many achievements, and his enduring legacy.

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18:21

Abraham Lincoln & Westfield’s Grace Bedell

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/05/31

We're back after a long break and sharing a beloved local story. In late 1860, an eleven-year-old girl from the Western New York wrote Abraham Lincoln advising him to improve his appearance by growing a beard. That beard would become one of the future president's most recognizable features, all thanks to a letter from Westfield's Grace Bedell. Thank you for listening and stay strong, Buffalo!

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34:16

Buffalo v. ”The Candy Kid”

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/04/15

In 1925, one of the nation's most wanted criminals pulled a deadly bank robbery in Buffalo, NY. The following year, he was caught and put on trial, but would Richard Reese Whittemore aka "The Candy Kid" ever pay for his crimes? Vote for us as "Buffalo's Best Podcast" in the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SP7NHQW

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16:58

For the Greater Good: Buffalo’s Wilkeson Family

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/02/24

How three generations of one local family each found a way to shape the nation.

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26:21

Tesla Illuminates the Queen City

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/02/16

On November 16, 1896, at 12:01am, Buffalo received its first transmission of electricity from Niagara Falls via alternating current. This technology, developed by Serbian-American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla, would forever change society—and it all started right here.

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45:34

The Unsolved Murder of Ed Burdick

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2022/01/27

Ed Burdick was a young and successful businessman. His marriage, however, was far from perfect. On a cold February morning in 1903, Ed was found murdered in his home, his skull fractured. The investigation that followed would reveal a steamy affair, an impending divorce, and plenty of motives. But, in the end, would anyone be brought to justice?

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11:20

Buffalo Gals: Origins

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/11/11

"Buffalo Gals" is a traditional folk song performed by such artists as Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen. The song, however, is more than an upbeat tune. Behind its bars is a story of racism and ignorance perhaps born right here in Western New York.

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28:28

Annie Edson Taylor’s Barrel v. Niagara Falls

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/10/28

On October 24, 1901, sixty-three year old Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel of her own design. Would things go swimmingly? Be sure to visit the Buffalo History Museum's brand new exhibit, Continuum: A History of Erie County, open now!

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12:39

The NFL‘s Tonawanda Kardex

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/10/06

For a brief time, one game actually, Buffalo's suburb of Tonawanda was home to an NFL franchise--the league's shortest lived team.

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17:50

The 1866 Fenian Invasion of Canada

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/09/15

In an attempt to rid their homeland of British control, an army of Irish-Americans launch an attack from Buffalo into Canada during the spring of 1866. Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. For more information about the Buffalo History Museum, visit www.buffalohistory.org. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming feature exhibit, "Continuum: A History of Erie County" opening October 22.

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27:29

The Rise & Fall of the Buffalo Braves

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/07/21

Between 1970 and 1978, the Buffalo Braves brought NBA excitement to Western New York. Led by former league MVP Bob McAdoo, the team earned three playoff appearances in eight years, but ownership issues plagued the franchise. The team left Buffalo following the 1977-78 season, moving west and becoming the San Diego Clippers. Please rate and review our podcast and subscribe for new episodes every two weeks!

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27:05

The 1908 New York to Paris Race, Part II

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/07/06

In 1908, teams from four countries competed in the most trying automobile endurance race to date. In the end, it was Western New York's own George Schuster crossing the finish line first in a Buffalo-made E.R. Thomas car.

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25:25

The 1908 New York to Paris Race, Part I

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/06/22

In 1908, teams from four countries competed in the most trying automobile endurance race to date. In the end, it was Western New York's own George Schuster crossing the finish line first in a Buffalo-made E.R. Thomas.

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21:58

Buffalo's White House Wedding

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/06/08

On June 2, 1886, Buffalo's Frances Folsom married President Grover Cleveland (also of Buffalo) in the Blue Room of the White House, making her the youngest First Lady in U.S. history.

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16:26

The 'Almost' American League Buffalo Bisons

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/05/24

In 1901, Buffalo nearly landed a Major League Baseball time with Ban Johnson's upstart American League. A double-cross by Johnson, however, gave the franchise to Boston instead. To purchase the Greg Tranter's book mentioned in this episode, click https://buffalohistory.org/?s=moments&post_type=product Help us grow by rating and reviewing our podcast!

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23:16

Tragic September, Part III: Anarchist

The Buffalo History Museum Podcast ·

2021/05/10

In the final episode of our three part series on the assassination of McKinley, we take a look at the gunman himself, Leon Czolgosz. For more information about the Buffalo History Museum, visit our website at www.buffalohistory.org For iconic pictures of Western New York History, visit our picture store at https://buffalohistory.smugmug.com

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