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What engineering mistake is but one of the few remnants of what was once the longest railroad bridge in Greater Western New York? 100_4344_Letchworth_Bridge_missing_300

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What engineering mistake is but one of the few remnants of what was once the longest railroad bridge in Greater Western New York?

Chris Carosa November 1, 2012

Nearly a mile long, for seventy years its spindly steel trestle spanned the Genesee River valley. It...

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Why are there Two Western New Yorks? IMG_7688_Holland_Land_Office_Museum_300

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Why are there Two Western New Yorks?

Chris Carosa September 13, 2012

This article also answers the question: "If Greater Western New York were a state, what city would...

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What Classic Greater Western New York Character Trait was First Revealed Nearly 200 Years Ago? 293052_3882_burning_house_stock_xchng_royalty_free_300

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What Classic Greater Western New York Character Trait was First Revealed Nearly 200 Years Ago?

Chris Carosa July 15, 2012

After we burned Newark, the British and their Indian allies returned the favor. But, what's telling isn't...

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