Boy Scout Troop 118 Seneca district
Buffalo Buffalo History scouting vintage

Boy Scout Troop 118 with Seneca district sign #tbt

Undated photograph of St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 118 standing with the Seneca District sign. The area that comprised the Seneca District now is part of the Tatonka district of the Greater Niagara Frontier Boy Scouts. Boy Scout Troop 118 Seneca district   Troops in the Seneca District (circa 1934) were: 1: St. Stanislaus RC […]

crafty sewing

Another dress for the girl. Simplicity 2907

Simplicity 2907 I’ve only had this fabric from Joann’s forever (or so it seemed) and I can’t remember just when I bought the pattern but apparently it is out of print now- but still available on the Simplicity website (insert snarky comment about if they ever approve my affiliate with them I could directly link). […]

Hengerer's Tree
Buffalo Buffalo History retail geekery

The Wm. Hengerer Company #tbt Buffalo NY retail history

The William Hengerer Company traced its roots back to 1876. The store was merged with Rochester based Sibley’s in the early 1980s. The downtown location was closed in 1987. Eventually the store merged (again) with Pittsburgh based Kaufmann’s. Now the stores fly the Macy’s banner. Store locations: Downtown (now an office building) Sheridan Drive (demolished, […]