Jack Kowiak
Presentations that Educate and Entertain
Fun Western New York History
Each of these talks contains an assortment of fun stories of some lesser-known people in Upstate New York history. After listening to their stories, you will agree that it is a shame they were left out of our history books.
Fun WNY History 1
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The amazing rags to riches story of seven Western New York sisters who became world famous hair celebrities. The story of Rattlesnake Pete who was Rochester’s answer to PT Barnum.
Fun WNY History 2
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Learn about a Western New York man that some claim was the ultimate criminal genius. The most widely published American author in the 19th century was a local Brockport woman The local man who invented the Japanese rickshaw.
Fun WNY History 3
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Hear about some Western New York daredevils that thrilled audiences across the United States. The East Avenue astronomer whose discoveries rivaled the famed William Hershel. The local immigrant who revolutionized vineyards.