The stories of Allegany County, NY
10 narrated audio stories from across Allegany County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Allegany County
Lines on a Moving Map
How Allegany County emerged as western New York was repeatedly redrawn.
Allegany County
When the Water Road Reached Allegany County
A brief boom when mule-drawn boats tied Allegany County to New York’s canal world.
Wellsville Erie Depot
When the Erie Put Wellsville on the Map
How a rail line turned a village depot into a gateway.
Allegany County
How Philip Church Turned Land Into Angelica
A founder’s story of land, family, and an early Allegany County village.
David A. Howe Public Library
A Palace for Wellsville Readers
How one family gift gave Wellsville a grand public library.
Palmer Opera House
When Cuba Opened Its Doors to the Wider Stage
A small village hall that brought the larger world indoors.
Allegany County Courthouse
When Belmont Became the County’s Front Door
How a courthouse gave Belmont the look and role of county power.
Angelica Historic District
A Village Built Around the Green
How a planned square gave Angelica its enduring architectural harmony.
Village of Angelica
A Frontier Village, Drawn With Purpose
How Philip Church turned family legacy into a planned village called Angelica.
Allegany County Courthouse
When the Courthouse Settled the County Seat Fight
A brick-and-stone verdict in Belmont’s long rivalry with Angelica.
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