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Selected Reference Books in Butler Library:
    Best Places to Live in Western New York
    This guide rates the city of Buffalo, local towns and villages in areas such as economics, education, health and leisure.
    Ref HT123.5.N7 B47 1994

    Buffalo, A Bull's Eye View
    Contains over 600 facts and stories about the people, places, and events that have shaped Western New York.
    Ref F129.B84 M4 1987

    Buffalo Architecture: A Guide
    Provides information on the architecture of Buffalo, Western New York, and Southern Ontario, Canada.
    Ref NA735.B83 B83

    Buffalo, Lake City in Niagara Land
    An illustrated history sponsored by the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society and published in 1981.
    Ref F129.B857 B76

    Citizens Environmental Handbook, Erie County: A Guide to Government and the Environment
    Addresses major issues and provides directory information for government agencies and environmental organizations.
    Ref TD171.3.N72 E73 1998

    City on the Lake: The Challenge of Change in Buffalo
    Local historian Mark Goldman analyzes the factors that contributed to Buffalo's decline in the 1970's and describes efforts to restore it to its former vitality.
    Ref F129.B857 G65 1990

    Directory of Community Services in Erie County
    Agencies are arranged alphabetically and by type of service. Search the online version.
    Ref HV98.N7 B7 2002-2003

    Forest Lawn Cemetery: Buffalo History Preserved
    Color photographs of Forest Lawn complement the stories of a broad spectrum of Buffalo's citizens who are buried here.
    Ref F129.B862 F674 1996

    Municipal Reference Guide: New York
    A guide to data about twenty-three Western New York counties and their cities, towns and villages, including demographics, financial, and housing.
    Ref HA541 M865 2002

    Second Looks: A Pictorial History of Buffalo and Erie County
    Covers the history of the area from the time of the glaciers until the mid-1980's.
    Ref F129.F843 E24 1987

    Western New York Weather Guide: A Century of Sun, Snow and Rain
    Local television weatherman Tom Jolls has collected stories and facts about Buffalo area weather.
    Ref QC984.N6 J65 1996

    Women's Access to Capital and Educational Services: Resource Directory For All Small Business Entrepreneurs in the 14 Western New York Counties
    Contains a list of financial and educational resources.
    Ref HD6072.5 .W65 1999

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Compiled by David Sawicki, Reference Librarian
Updated by Barbara Barone, Reference Librarian


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