The Bridges of Lincoln Parkway
When you drive over the Lincoln Parkway bridge past Hoyt Lake onto the Scajaquada roadway, you may notice those granite finials for a couple of seconds as you pass. They are successors to the oak and...
View ArticleWhere did all the cannons go?
This column is about the Parrott naval rifles that once stood guard at Buffalo’s parks, circles and squares. I thought it would be easier — who knew cannons could be so complicated? Parrott rifles are...
View ArticleDesperate Times
Frederick Law Olmsted designed our Buffalo Olmsted Park System to be a refuge from the stress of city life — a source of contemplation, mental calming and refreshing activities. But at times in the...
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