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Projected improvements at Tonawanda, Cleveland and Albany investors, article (Rochester Republican, 1848-12-07).jpg

Letting of the locks, article (Republic, 1847-07-16).jpg

Another project for a new commercial city, Cleveland and Albany forwarders, article (Schenectady Reflector via Express, 1848-12-22).jpg

Another project for a new commercial city, Cleveleand and Albany forwarders, article (Schenectady Reflector via Express, 1848-12-22).jpg

Affairs at Tonawanda, Hinds enlarging canal to furnish elevator basin, article (Buffalo Daily Republic, 1849-05-25).jpg

Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc. Invoice (1921).jpg

Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co., letter (1921).jpg

Bennett Homes Lumber Co. Letterhead (1922).jpg

Norsemen Scrapbook of Kim Turecki, photo (2025).JPG

Twin City Band of Tonawanda, photo (c.1910).jpg

Scanlon's Hall, Niagara Frontier House, illustration (1893).jpg

Scanlans Hall, Niagara Frontier House, illustration (1893).jpg

Illustration seems to misspell P. Scanlon's name.

Robinson Street power house, photo (Dennis Reed Jr., 2009).jpg

Human remains discovered in Goundry Street area (Tonawanda Herald, 1884 and 1888).jpg

Human remains discovered in Goundry Street area (Tonawanda Herald, 1884 and 1888).jpeg

Pioneer cemetery or Indian burial ground?

Toros farm out Neeld, article (Leader-Post, 1975-12-17).jpg

Theyre coming to get me, Neeld, article (St. Petersberg Independent, 1976-03-31).jpg

Stanfield back home, article (Spokane Daily Chronicle, 1976-04-01).jpg

Norsemen to sit out 76-77, rink condition cited, article (Lewiston, Maine Daily Sun, 1976-06-18).jpg

Binkley retired by Toros, Vien demoted, article (Ottawa Citizen, 1976-03-09).jpg

Animals in demand, bitter scout Trottier, article (Ottawa Citizen, 1976-04-07).jpg

Norsemen tag Jets in the Aud, article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, 1976-03-22).pdf

Real Estate Exchange Building, illustration (Buffalo of Today Business Histories, 1893).jpg

Tonawanda, book excerpt, illustrations, photos (Buffalo of Today Business Histories, 1893)

Tonawanda, chapter, p226 (Businesses of Buffalo, 1893)pg.jpg

https://archive.org/details/1893BuffaloOfTodayQCOTLBusinessHistories

Weatherbest Stained Shingles, advertising blotter (c.1930).jpg

Weatherbest Stained Shingles, advertising blotter (c.1930).jpeg

Buffalo Norsemen player photos (c.1976-03).gal

A full set of 8x10s, courtesy of Kim Turecki-Chiodo, one of the owners' daughters.

1 Mario Viens
2 Wayne Morin
3 Shane McConvey
4 Derek…

NAHL Welcomes Buffalo Norsemen As New Team Unveils Rink Plans, article (The Hockey News, 1975-05-23).htm

BUFFALO—

The major news media personnel gathered at Buffalo’s Statler Hilton Hotel for a press conference called by the North American Hockey…

Mortson Giving Macon Fans Money’s Worth, article (The Hockey News, 1974-02-22).htm

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MACON—

Cleland Lindsay (Keke) Mortson came into the Southern Hockey League with a reputation as being a colorful athlete and the 39-year-old skater…

NEELD articles - CAHA Decision Keeps Neeld In Limbo; Centennials Need Him To Stay In Race, article (The Hockey News, 1974-11-08).htm

CALGARY—

Greg Neeld should have fastened his seat belt when his Junior hockey career hit top acceleration. He has experienced more turbulence than…

Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo Offense, NAHL pennant race, Lou Nistico, articles (The Hockey News, 1975-12-05).htm

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Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo OffenseThe Buffalo Norsemen have what is now the most potent offense in the North American Hockey League. In three…

We'll be back, say Norsemen directors, article (Peter Drumsta, c1976-04).JPG

Trottier fined and suspended, article (Mike Billoni, c.1976-02-20).jpg

Rest of NAHL teams battling for playoff spots, article (Gary Clark, Hockey news, 1976-02-20).jpg

Norsemen story is exciting one, article (Peter Drumsta, c.1976-03-26).jpg

Norsemen still fighting odds in playoff battle, article (Tonawanda News, 1976-03-16).jpg

Norsemen nip Jets 3-2, tie series in fight-filled game, article (Courier-Express, c.1976-03-26).jpg

Norsemen nip Jets 3-2, tie series in fight-filled game, article detail (Courier-Express, c.1976-03-26).jpg

Norsemen lose twice, article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, c.1976-02-16).jpg

Norsemen guarantee is a fizzler, article (c1976-01-14).jpg

NAHL suspends, fines Trottier, article (Peter Drumsta, c1976-02-18).JPG

N-men set for playoffs after tough season, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1976-03-18).JPG

Mortson's hat trick leads Norsemen's 7-5 win at Aud, article (c.1976-02-14).jpg

Keke Mortson bolsters Norsemen playoff drive, article (Norsemen Magazine, 1976-02-13).jpg

Keke Mortson bolsters Noresemen playoff drive, article (Norsemen Magazine, 1976-02-13).jpg

Former Norsemen with Sabres, Claude Noel, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1976-09-18).jpg

Dusters subdue Norsemen 7-6, article (c.1976-03-18).jpg

Dusters' Cheropita blanks Norsemen, article (Ed Helsinki, Tonawanda News, 1976-02-23).jpg

A disheartening ending for the Norsemen, article (Peter Drumsta, Buffalo News, c. 1976-03-29).jpg

Norsemen charge "goons" after Johnstown debacle, article (Albert L. Hershey, c. 1976-03-30).jpg

[cont'd]Check from behindCampigotto skated into the Norsemen's end of the rink, cross-checked Neeld from the back during the pregame warmup, and…

Pro Stars Take Swipe At Violence, NAHL takes steps, Norsemen look like contender, Riot on Ice, articles (Hockey News, 1975-11-28)

Pros rap violence in hockey, cover (Hockey News, 1975-11-28 ).jpg

Pro Stars Take Swipe At ViolenceMONTREAL-There is mixed emotion about the growing violence in professional hockey. Some argue that it is blown out of…

Norsemen Land Binkley From Toros, article (The Hockey News, 1975-10-31).jpg

BUFFALO: The Norsemen acquired two more former National Leaguers from the Sabres and Toros (they already had Guy Trottier and Steve Atkinson).

From…

Norsemen's Trottier suspended for blast, article (Jim Baker, c.1976-02-17).JPG

NT Lumberjacks hockey, team photo (c.1977).jpg

NT Lumberjacks hockey, team photo (c.1976).jpg

Bells Rangers, team photo (1974-75).jpg

Nelson Brochey, photo (2025-05-25).JPG

Nelson Brochey was a fixture at the Tonawanda Sports Center in the mid 1970s, including the Norsemen's single season, attending many games and…

NAHL final season statistics (1975-1976).pdf

Johnstown Jets v Buffalo Norsemen, game program (c.1976-01-02).jpg

Courtesy of Nelson Brochey

NAHL rule changes have immediate impact (NAHL press release, 1975-12-10).jpg

Hank Taylor rookie of the year (NAHL press release, 1976-05-03).jpg

Buffalo Norsemen Complete Final scoring, penalty and goaltending stats (NAHL).jpg

Big crowds, Trottier suspended indefinitely (NAHL press release, 1976-02-18).jpg

NAHL press release excerpts (1975-1976).htm

https://archive.org/details/nahl_press_releases_1975-76/page/n17/mode/2upLeague headquarters transition that season from Albany to Buffalo (30 Cayuga…

412 Diner, E & M Diner, photo (c.1959).jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), waitress, customers, photos (c.1959).jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), waitress, customers, photos.jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), staff photo (c.1959).jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), Marion Gauda, Eva Terry, staff photos (c. 1959(.jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), Marion Gauda, Eva Terry, staff photos.jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), interior, customers (c. 1959).jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), interior, customers.jpg

412 Diner, E & M Diner, photo (c.1959).jpg

Diner (412 Oliver), E&M Diner, photo.jpg

412 Diner, photos (Dennis Reed Jr..gal

412 Diner History Binder.jpg

Barbara will pull this out when anyone asks about the history of the 412 Diner. "I was fascinated with it when I first got it," she told me. There are…