traditions, family, friends, Now in its 11th year, Party on the Portico has come to brand warmth, summer. . . celebrations! the same delightful recall of tradition and idyllic summer
Greetings! The costumed people on the cover and the theme of this edition of “The Album,” prompts me to share a favorite summer memory and a sentiment about the Museum’s celebrations…
Melissa Brown Constance Caldwell
On the third Sunday of July, the Ganshaw and Koeppen families, my maternal ancestors, convene. The reunion dates back to just before I was born and has always been a steadfast summer tradition.
Jennifer Nichols Robie Carmina, Rebecca Justinger, Kimberly Luangpakdy, Megan MacNeill, Cynthia Van Ness Tuesday 10 am-5 pm Wednesday 10 am-8 pm Thursday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm Sunday 12-5 pm Closed Mondays Wednesday-Saturday: 1-5 pm Extended Library Hours: 2nd and 4th Wednesday Evenings 6-8 pm Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Members: FREE Children Under 7: FREE Veterans: FREE Children (7-12): $2.50 Adults: $7 Students & Seniors : $5 Steven McCarville - President Greg D. Tranter - Vice President/ President Elect William J. O'Donnell - Vice President Heidi A. Raphael - Vice President Mark V. Taylor - Vice President Catherine Schweitzer - Secretary Cassie Irish - Secretary Elect Philip C. Kadet - Treasurer Alex Gress - Treasurer Elect Peter Ahrens Joan Bukowski Daniel S. Dytchkowskyj Ken Friedman Carley Jean Hill
Laura E. Hubbard John L. Hurley, Jr. Cheryl Lyles Vincent Mancuso Mark Martin
Nancy Redeye Kristin Saperston Mark Severson
Cover photo: Allentown Village Society Parade, 1968. Photo from The Buffalo History Museum collection. The Buffalo History Museum is a private not-for-profit organization tax exempt under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It receives operating support from the County of Erie, the City of Buffalo, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA, a state agency), and from members and friends. The Buffalo History Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
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At one o’clock the folding chairs emerge under the old tree canopy. Requisite sacred beer steins, a choice dish-topass, family dessert specialties, and fun door prizes are the order of the day. Adding to the processional-like set up, my grandmother and her eleven siblings would gather costumes to don before dinner. The Aunts and Uncles slipped on and into oversized old hats and miss-matched garments, patriotic sashes, loud ties, and character costumes of the day (yep, a Big Bird get-up and the like did not push boundaries of flamboyancy). Grilled marinade chicken cooked over old half-barrel charcoal pits made our mouths water as this colorful feast of family fun - all made sacred-in-tradition by the clipped cadence of Great-Uncle Bill’s German blessing - wafts in warm summer memories of my youth.
gatherings on the steps and grounds of the Museum’s portico (minus the zany costumes). Or, as we like to say, our sensational porch party! Each summer, at each of the three portico parties, we greet a reunion of our history Museum “family” members, friends and new faces (soon to be familiar) to celebrate al fresco the people, their stories, the gorgeous views, the music, and, of course, the glorious Museum. With the Food Truck Rodeo in its 4th season, the first Wednesday in June, July, August, and September, we’ve enjoyed regular visits from families who claim their own special tree to spread a blanket and sup outdoors on the Museum grounds while taking in the nature, music and sunshine. Friends and families also take advantage of free admission and kid-friendly activities offered. The Antique and Classic Car show offers the same convivial annual summertime treat for all who love gleaming motorized works of art on display the first Sunday in August. With all the wonderful gatherings happening not only at the Museum, but everywhere in town, I hope you choose to embrace our family and share in some of the tradition…the history…the celebration! We’d love to see you. Melissa
Since 1923, millions of visitors have marveled at the Apostolic Clock’s grandeur and delighted in its mechanics. In 2008, restorative efforts brought the clock back to working order and it was reinstalled in our Bflo Made! exhibit. Bflo Made! closed last year, and plans for a new premiere exhibition Icons: Makers & Moments of Buffalo Sports History are in motion. Our guest services team ranks the Apostolic Clock among the most requested artifacts to view. We take guest feedback to heart and considered new locations to re-exhibit. Last fall, we announced plans to relocate the Clock in the fall edition of The Album. Plans to improve the guest experience involve enhancing our visitor entrance and Museum Shop with an iconic artifact. This fall, the Apostolic Clock will be exhibited in our entryway. Stay tuned for details on an official opening! Thank you to our friends who generously supported this exhibit: Mr. Stephen Ames Ms. Allie Loesch Mr. & Mrs. Dean & Patricia Burgstahler Dr. Richard & Ms. Martha Neri The Estates of Russell L. Battaglia, MD Ms. Carol L. Revzin & Jean Wick Battaglia, RN Mr. & Mrs. John & Beth Salmeri Rev. James F. Campbell Ms. Angeline Webb Mr. Tom Fontana Ms. Carol Wittig Ms. Clare Livingston Rev. Mark J. Wolski
Rebecca Justinger Registrar After the Victorian era, in the summertime, afternoon tea began to move outdoors; from inside parlors, onto porches and into gardens. By the early 1900s, tea dresses or tea gowns were a standard part of a woman’s wardrobe. These gowns were most often made of light cotton lawn or muslin for the warmer months. The plain weave sheer fabric was a welcome relief from the oppressive heat of summer. Even with longer sleeves and multiple layers, cotton lawn dresses allowed cool breezes to pass through the material and shaded the skin from the sun. Most of these gowns came in whites and creams which helped reflect the sun’s rays, unlike darker colored fabrics which would absorb the heat from the sun. For fall and winter, heavier materials were used along with darker colors.
Dress Cotton/Metal Ca. 1900
Here we have an Edwardian era day gown, perfect for a warm summer afternoon, at an outdoor tea or garden party. Made of white cotton, this dress features a lace collar and lace insets down the sleeves. The sleeves would end just below the elbow and are finished with lace cuffs. The front of the dress is decorated with silk embroidered flowers. There is lace decoration throughout: at the waist, running down the length of the gown, and in two bands along the hem. This sheer dress was worn over a light cotton chemise. The back closes with a row of mother-of-pearl buttons and a set of metal hook and eye closures at the waist.
Quilt Vendor Market 10 am-7 pm
Come celebrate the third rotation of quilts in our exhibit! All day explore pop-up shops from local quilt and fabric stores!
Party on the Portico June 17
Fredtown Stompers
July 15
“A rare and enjoyable gem in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood.”
The Shadows
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The popular happy hour summer party series that features history, idyllic views, & great music!
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Save the date Cynthia Van Ness, MLS Director of Library & Archives In honor of this issue’s theme, with the help of Google Books, we are reporting on some memorable episodes from conventions, parties, and balls in Buffalo’s past. In 1894, the Buffalo Police Mutual Aid & Benefit Society reported that they earned $3,933.35 from their annual ball. Considering that this is roughly equivalent to $90,000 in today’s dollars, it was a highly successful event. From: Thirty-Sixth Annual Report of the Superintendent of Insurance to the New York Legislature, 1895, p. 440
The Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, which still exists today, is a fraternal order limited to those in the forest products and lumber industry. It held its annual convention in Buffalo in September 1903. The event included an outing to the General Isaac Brock monument in Queenston, Ontario. From their conference proceedings, we learned of this dramatic development:
“Frank W. Vetter, of Buffalo, ably seconded by Frank A. Arend, of Boston, inaugurated a new Hoo-Hoo yell in German. Quite a number of the brethren of Teutonic birth or descent introduced this yell at the Brock monument during the excursion and it was received with great enthusiasm. It is given herewith: “Ein-zweiThe American Missionary Association was founded in 1846 drei-vier-funfsechs-sieben’acht-neun; Bei-der-Schwanz-von-der in Albany, NY, to oppose slavery and promote racial equality. - groszeschwarze-Katze-Hoo-Hoo!” It is said that Frank Vetter In 1912, they held their annual meeting in Buffalo and made has been appointed chairman of a committee to translate this yell this stunning commitment. This figure is roughly equivalent to into Spanish, French and Italian, so it can be properly vociferated $24,000,000 in today’s dollars: in Hoo-Hoo land abroad.” From: The Bulletin: A Monthly Journal Devoted to Hoo“The American Missionary Association, at its meeting in Hoo, October 1903, p. 46 Buffalo in October, set on foot a movement to raise one million dollars by October, 1913, for the secondary and higher After their annual ball in 1920, the waiters’ and bartenders’ education of the Negro of the South.” union proudly reported a familiar turn of events: From: Work, Monroe N. The Negro Yearbook: An Annual Encyclopedia of the Negro. Tuskegee, AL: Negro “Our grand annual event, namely our ball, took place on November the 16th, and forthwith we hasten to assure you Year Book Co., 1913, p. 11. that it was a success, despite the fact that on that same In January 1915, Benjamin Franklin’s birthday was evening Buffalo had one of the worst snow storms in its celebrated by the Buffalo Graphic Arts Association in the history, snow knee deep, yet the hall was packed way beyond Ellicott Club, which once occupied the top floor of the our expectation.” Ellicott Square Building: From: Mixer & Server, v. 29, December 12, 1920, p. 57 “Previous to the dinner, from four o’clock on, a general ‘gettogether’ meeting was held at which the guests were permitted to play any sort of cards, sing to the accompaniment of the orchestra, or just chat with other friends. Sliger’s Orchestra played several selections and led in the singing. The dinner was made even more picturesque by the use of waitresses dressed in costumes of Dutch peasant girls.” From: Inland Printer, v. 54, no. 5, February 1915, p. 694 Orphan’s Day was celebrated by the Automobile Club of Buffalo, June 17, 1908. Buffalo’s automobile owners would gather, orphans, and take them for a drive to the country in single-file parade formation. In 1908, automobiles were largely the playthings of the wealthy. Rides were a novel and exciting experience: “In its fourth annual celebration of Orphan’s Day yesterday, the Automobile Club of Buffalo carried 1,577 children in 227 cars. It is believed that both in cars and children this is a record for the biggest club in the American Automobile Association.” From: The Automobile, June 25, 1908, p. 895 6
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Can YOU identify the people or place in this photo? If so, let us know by emailing ccaldwell@buffalohistory.org and we’ll be in touch. Thanks for your help! Hint: Rich Calandra, bass; Gary Mallaber, drums
1 Wednesday Community Gallery Opening: Restoration/Ornamentation, 5-8 pm Curated by Jackie Albarella, featuring before and after restoration pictures of the Hotel Lafayette. 1 Wednesday Food Truck Rodeo, 5-8 pm The museum once again hosts its popular rodeo of local food trucks! Museum admission free (5 pm), family-friendly activities, music, and more! 5 Sunday PanAm Walking Tour, 1-2:30 pm Take a walking tour of the PanAmerican grounds with one of our trained docents. See the fair in a new light! $10. Pre-registration required. A map with historic photos is included. 7 Tuesday Toddler Story Time, 10 am Bring your little one to our monthly program and spend some quality time at the museum. We will read a book and do a related activity. Members free; museum admission.
3 Sunday PanAm Walking Tour, 1–2:30 pm Take a walking tour of the PanAmerican grounds with one of our trained docents. See the fair in a new light! $10. Pre-registration required. A map with historic photos is included.
2 Tuesday Toddler Story Time, 10 am Bring your little one to our monthly program and spend some quality time at the museum. We will read a book and do a related activity. Members free; museum admission.
5 Tuesday Toddler Story Time, 10 am Bring your little one to our monthly program and spend some quality time at the museum. We will read a book and do a related activity. Members free; museum admission.
3 Wednesday Food Truck Rodeo, 5–8 pm The museum once again hosts its popular rodeo of local food trucks! Museum admission free (5 pm), family-friendly activities, music, and more!
6 Wednesday Food Truck Rodeo, 5-8 pm The museum once again hosts its popular rodeo of local food trucks! Museum admission free (5 pm), family-friendly activities, music, and more!
7 Sunday Antique and Classic Car Show, Noon-4 pm FREE. Antique and classic cars, raffles, live music. See web site for car registration details for cars, buffalohistory.org
8 Wednesday Haudenosaunee: Traditional Teachings, Part 4, 6 pm In partnership with the Buffalo Native Resource Center, listen to a Native youth panel address local Native youth concerns. Reception to follow. FREE.
15 Friday M&T Third Friday 1–3 pm – Free Docent-Led Tours 3–4:30 pm – Free Kids Activities Party on the Portico featuring " The Shadows," 5:30-8:30 p.m. The happiest Happy Hour in Buffalo. Enjoy a cash bar, light snacks, live music, and free museum mini-tours. Members $5, General Public $10.
11 Saturday Secrets from the Stacks, 10 am–12 pm McKinley assassination is the topic in this one-morning pop-up display of pictures, books, manuscripts that you are free to browse. Free with Museum admission; drop in to the Library any time between 10:00 am and noon.
23 Saturday Secrets from the Stacks, 10 am–12 pm Join Shane and learn about Eastside Industries in Buffalo. Secrets is a one-morning pop-up display of pictures, books, manuscripts that you are free to browse. Free with Museum admission; drop in to the Library any time between 10:00 AM and noon.
11 Saturday Pan-American Trolley Tour, 10 am–3 pm The tour begins at Forest Lawn, where you will visit the final resting places of many of the movers and shakers who made the Pan-American Exposition happen. The trolley stops at the PanAmerican Brewery in the Hotel Lafayette for lunch (included). Then head over to TBHM Resource Center to tour “Spirit of the City,” an exhibit of the 1901 Pan-Am Expo. Concluding a tour of the Pan-Am grounds. Members $60; General $65.
23 Saturday Pan-American Trolley Tour, 10 am–3 pm The tour begins at Forest Lawn, where you visit will the final resting places of many of the movers and shakers who made the Pan-American Exposition happen. The trolley stops at the PanAmerican Brewery in the Hotel Lafayette for lunch (included). Then head over to TBHM Resource Center to tour “Spirit of the City,” an exhibit of the 1901 Pan-Am Expo. Concluding a tour of the Pan-Am grounds. Members $60; General $65.
11 Saturday Downtown History Day, 1-3 pm Partnership with Buffalo Place – TBD 15 Wednesday History in Parallel: Tuscany and Western New York, 6 pm Dana Saylor, a Buffalo historian and artist will speak about the historic parallels between Western New York and the Mugello Valley. Members free; museum admission.
10 Wednesday Niagara 1814: America’s last invasion of Canada, 6pm In partnership with the Archives Partnership Trust, listen to Dr. Richard V. Barbuto, author of Niagara 1814 and other works on the War of 1812, discusses the fierce four month-long campaign on the Niagara River that included the battles of Chippawa, Lundy’s Lane, and the lengthy siege of Fort Erie. Here are the leaders and the common soldiers, the heroes and the victims - American, British, Canadian, and Native. Members free; museum admission. 17 Wednesday Quilt Market, 10 am–7pm Come celebrate the third rotation of quilts in our exhibit! All day explore pop-up shops from local quilt and fabric stores! Free admission. 19 Friday M&T Third Friday 1–3 pm – Free Docent-Led Tours 3–4:30 pm – Free Kids Activities Party on the Portico featuring " The Willies," 5:30-8:30 p.m. The happiest Happy Hour in Buffalo. Enjoy a cash bar, light snacks, live music, and free museum mini-tours. Members $5, General Public $10. 20 Saturday Pan-American Trolley Tour, 10 am–3 pm The tour begins at Forest Lawn, where you visit the final resting places of many of the movers and shakers who made the Pan-American exposition happen. The trolley stops at the Pan American Brewery in the Hotel Lafayette for lunch (included). Then head over to TBHM Resource Center to tour “Spirit of the City,” an exhibit of the 1901 Pan-Am Expo. Concluding a tour of the Pan-Am grounds. Members $60; General $65
17 Friday M&T Third Friday 1 – 3 pm – Free Docent-Led Tours 3 – 4:30 pm – Free Kids Activities Party on the Portico featuring" Fredtown Stompers," 5:30-8:30 p.m. The happiest Happy Hour in Buffalo. Enjoy a cash bar, light snacks, live music, and free museum mini-tours. Members $5, General Public $10. Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 The Museum invites all dads and their family members in honor Father's Day and as part of NY Path Through History initiative that celebrates history throughout New York State each year. Free
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