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Oh, about Father Baker's...
Theres alot of rumours and such about the place, but... my G/F's father used to work in the boys home. Therefore, i've come to learn a bit about the "inside".

Here's a bit of the official story tho:

Known as "the Padre of the Poor." He opened the doors of his institutions to poor and needy children, unwed mothers and their babies, and anyone else who needed a helping hand. Around the turn of the 20th century, his Infant Home accepted unwanted babies and provided a safe environment for unwed mothers. His General Hospital served the surrounding community, and his orphanage for boys took in unwanted children, showed them love, and taught them how to succeed in a cruel world. Prior to Father Baker's arrival, the "Limestone Hill" Institutions (as they were known) served 238 boys, just 18 years later, that number nearly tripled (644).

But Father Baker's most visible accomplishment was the Basilica of Our Lady of Victory dedicated to Jesus' Mother as Victorious Queen. The shrine -- built for nearly three million dollars and paid for entirely through donations -- was consecrated on May 26, 1926, and capped off Father Baker's 50th year in the priesthood and 84th year of life! The "Padre of the Poor" would be called upon time and time again through the last 10 years of his life as the Great Depression ravaged Western New York. Before passing away at the age of 94 in the very hospital he built, it was estimated that his institutions provided stability and care to hundreds of thousands of needy children, youth, and adults.

Father Baker's legacy continues to this day in many ways. His social programs have evolved into Baker Victory Services, which provide care to more than 2,500 children each and every day, his Hospital continues to offer services to the area, his Homes of Charity provide the critical funds necessary to continue his social programs through donations, and his wonderful Basilica enjoyed its 75th Anniversary in 2001. In addition, the Catholic Church named Father Baker "Servant of God" in 1987, the first step towards declaring him a saint.


Unfortunately i don't know much about our Steel history, aside from the fact that we were once a city built on industry. I do know that, today, Swedish steel is the finest (and most expensive) in the world. And that China is the cheapest.

I would tend to think the Bridge cost more to build, and they used the Swedish steel because of it's superiority over anything local.


Further, and drifting forward, the "city of industry" we once knew... has left a wasteland of toxic materials which pose real dangers to this day. As they've never been properly cleaned, the sites pollute the air, land and water.
The Tonawandas for example, while the toxic waste still leeches from the soil... most of the material was hauled to Cheektowaga. The Seneca Nation was offered this "dump" for a casino site. Naturally the Senecas told Cheektowaga to "go get ______ed". I wonder if anyone believes that Roswell park is located in Buffalo by mere coincidence?

 

I left Buffalo about 14 years ago actually. I lived in the city untill I was about 14 then I moved to the burbs too... West Seneca/Cheektowaga area... The Towers area actually, right off of French Road. You may not be old enough to remember, but we were dubbed the Towers boys back in the early 80s... we had alot of run ins with the South Buffalo Ratz. I assume they are still hopin around, they were alot bigger and more organized then we were.

When I turned 18 I moved back to the West side... needed to be closer to the bridge to get the Labbat's Black Ice (high octane Canadian beer) at the duty free shop . Plus it got me closer to my supplier in Riverside. Less drive time meant less trouble

I went to San Diego for a couple years, then up to Orange County, just south of LA. I'm living in North Carolina now... I'm getting too old anymore. I just can't deal with the city... and I used to yearn for it.

It would be nice to find more like-minded, Trustworthy, quality folks around here.


Boy, you said a mouthful there. It has been years since I felt the respect and friendship that was so prevailant up there. I often times miss that.

 

Why do you think we talk on the phone so often, and for so long .

 

No, it's cuz Geo has LOTS to say :lol:
But, i can't remember more enjoyable conversations either! B)
Some people you wish would just shut up.
But Geo, i don't mind if he just keeps going.

As for Southside, and the thuggery.... i've never been associated with that type of activity. I attend events for bikers (Outlaws, Rare Breed) but street punk shit does'nt interest me. Just always made sure i knew enough of the right people to keep myself out of situations. And never had any.

Besides, that stuff was really high school and prior. Anyone my age involved with gang life around here is running mass quantities of something or other. "rivalry" these days is deadly... even more reason to detach from that scene.


Buffalo IS the "city of good neighbors", there is no question.
Folks will help you here, like no other place i've ever been.

Growing up here, i've had situations where i'd have been really stuck if it was'nt for the aid of total strangers. Stuck in snow, or stuck with a flat and no spare, or without a "lift", or you name it. People here will help you out.

But then theres the other side of the city. People like to steal.
I'm sure theres worse places, i've been to some, but when i say trustworthy i mean... people who you know, ahead of time, that you could show and discuss your equipment, without them "Coming by after dark".

I would'nt feel i could take my car to any audio shows around here... in fact, i'd probably park around the corner and walk over. If i would even go at all. Maybe i should be more optimistic but i have a real hard time trusting people, especially those under 25-30.

RF (HAM, CB) was a cool hobby like that. Kids were not involved really, it was mostly old timers. We *bought* equipment off each other. Sadly the two pals who got me into the hobby moved out of the area... kinda killed the local scene for me. Since then, i've been sort of hobby-less in terms of "clubs". I did'nt want to make the crossover from "pirate radio" to HAM operator, it lacks alot of the thrill and is very tightly regulated. Just not as much fun and costs an awful lot more. Plus, i'd have to convert my transcievers BACK! :lol:

I collect some stuff... numismatics, knives, certain toys, a little bit of comics related to the toys, still have some of my most excellent RF gear... but really i don't know anyone local who shares any of my interests. It's not even easy to find quality ppl online to discuss this kind of stuff with.

I used to be a computer enthusiast, but then it became a job.
Not been the same since then lol :blow:

 

Hmm, I never knew Bethlehem Steel was that big. I live near Bethlehem, PA. Looking at the ruins of Bethlehem steel are intresting too look at, kinda makes me wanna learn more about Bethlehem Steel.

 

Big enough to be a major employer. Everyone knew someone who worked there.

http://www.bethlehempaonline.com/steel.html <-- history


Other places that come to mind like that...
Chevy, Ford, Dunlop, Harrison Radiator, Moog, Motorola,
Theres more i can't think of.

None of these places are what they used to be. We have the highest amount of unemployed AND underemployed workers in the country. Buffalo is on the rocks, big time.

For every 30 jobs created, 1000 is lost, by yet another big company leaving this area.

 

here's some more bits of history, if you're really interested:

http://www.steelplantmuseum.org/
http://ah.bfn.org/h/alb/steel.html
http://ah.bfn.org/h/beth/index.html
http://mike_n_dee_rizzo.tripod.com/bfloironandnail.htm
http://www.firehydrant.org/pictures/howard.html

It does make for cool reading.


And for that matter... here's a really fascinating one:
http://bfn.org/~nuclear/index.htm
Here's the Cliffs notes, which is where you may want to begin. Gives a better read anyhow, into whats going on. http://bfn.org/~nuclear/fundmtls.htm

 

Woah, I've got some reading to do!