St. Florian Church at the corner of Hertel Avenue and St. Florian Street, decorated for Christmas in 1947. The church opened in 1916 and closed in 2007.
AUDREY KAMINSKI
Give the gift of treasured "Buffalo Memories" this holiday season
Don't miss your chance to save big on the perfect gift for any long-time Buffalo resident! The Buffalo News's stunning new pictorial history book "Buffalo Memories II: The Early Years and the 1940s" ships soon but is still on pre-sale for just $29.95, $10 off the retail price.
This deal expires on November 27th!
Don't wait until December to start your Christmas shopping
The hardbound, heirloom-quality coffee-table book features hundreds of beautiful and historic photographs, including these two Christmas shots. Preview more images here:
• Pediment Blog: Buffalo steps up during World War II
• Buffalo News: Buffalo Memories II photo gallery
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The Less children, who lived at 280 1/2 Austin Street, in December 1913. From left: William, Walter, Emily.
PRISCILLA (LESS) KNISLEY
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