Julianna Fiddler-Woite's Books

Western New York and the Gilded Age

By: Julianna Fiddler-Woite,Mary Beth Paulin Scumaci,Peter C. Scumaci

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Western New York and the Gilded Age

By: Julianna Fiddler-Woite,Mary Beth Paulin Scumaci,Peter C. Scumaci

Born from the success of the Erie Canal, the communities of Western New York enjoyed a century of growth and prosperity during America's Gilded Age. Buffalo was one of the richest cities in America and dominated industry and politics, producing two presidents. Wealth and architectural opportunity enticed figures like Frank Lloyd Wright, while the events of the Pan-American Exposition and a presidential assassination and inauguration attracted the world's attention. Drawing on the natural resources of Niagara Falls and profiting from a friendly relationship with Canada, the people of Western New York enjoyed luxurious leisure time and documented their adventures in photo albums and postcards. It is these images and remembrances, beautifully reproduced in this book, that capture this charming time in Western New York's history.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

217

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

162584235X

ISBN 13

9781625842350

Snyder, New York

A Brief History

By: Julianna Fiddler-Woite

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Snyder, New York

A Brief History

By: Julianna Fiddler-Woite

In 1823, the Erie Canal sparked visions of opportunity and fortune in many, including Abraham Snyder, who traversed to the land that would become his namesake. But when Abraham mysteriously disappeared in 1832, his son, Michael, became the man of the family and consequently became a one-man powerhouse of industry and generosity. Michael Snyders eponymous settlement became a hamlet of Amherst in western New York that boasts a rich history dating back to its origins. The Snyders and other early settlers established several town institutions and landmarksincluding the first mercantile and band hallthat gave locals a sense of community. Further, because of their humanitarian spirit, residents cultivated a sense of generosity and tolerance, evidenced by the practice of donating instruments to schoolchildren and embracing the Seneca Indian tribe as equals. Lifelong resident and Snyder descendant Julianna Fiddler-Woite

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

177

Publisher

Arcadia Publishing

Published Date

ISBN 10

1625843151

ISBN 13

9781625843159

Lutherans in Western New York

By: Julianna Fiddler-Woite,Rev. Jamie Retallack

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Lutherans in Western New York

By: Julianna Fiddler-Woite,Rev. Jamie Retallack

During the construction of the Erie Canal in the early 1820s, the population of Western New York increased 145 percent. Many of these pioneers were European immigrants, with a high concentration hailing from the German-speaking states. These immigrants brought their Lutheran ideals and continued to practice the religion in their new homeland. By 1827, the first official Lutheran church in Erie County had been incorporated as the German Reformed Church, known today as St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Eggertsville. Soon after, the need for mission churches arose, and by the mid-1800s, Lutheran congregations had been established in several Western New York suburbs. During the following century, the Lutherans in Western New York would undergo growth and change. While all congregations eventually abandoned German as their primary language, many struggled to further separate from their German roots during the Nazi regime. Today, there are nearly 200 Lutheran congregations in New York.

Average ratings

N/A