Location: United States
Member Since: May 31, 2010

Michael Rizzo


Biography

Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Mike Rizzo stumbled on his writing career after purchasing a circa 1893 home in 2001. From that time forward he has immersed himself in historical topics of Buffalo not usually covered.

Where to find Michael Rizzo online

Website: http://www.michaelfrizzo.com
Twitter: mikerizzo64
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    Where to buy in print

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    Books

    Through The Mayors' Eyes    by Michael Rizzo
    Price: $6.99 USD. 229640 words. Published on December 4, 2010. Nonfiction.
    A comprehensive history of the mayors of Buffalo, New York from the first in 1832 until 2005. The book encompasses a history of the city as told by the men and includes the Erie Canal, commerce, wars, taxation, scandals, resignations, pony express, four presidents, Congressmen, and others. There's politicking, elections, an unusual look at the growth of a small village to an industrial powerhouse.
    Nine Nine Eight: The Glory Days of Buffalo Shopping    by Michael Rizzo
    Price: $4.95 USD. 39770 words. Published on June 5, 2010. Nonfiction.
    A unique history of the former retailing landscape in Buffalo, New York. The histories of dozens of stores that once graced the major shopping districts of the city as it grew during the early 20th Century. Biographies of the founders, as well as the store histories are included.
    They Call Me Korney    by Michael Rizzo
    Price: $0.99 USD. 43620 words. Published on May 31, 2010. Nonfiction.
    (3.00 from 1 review)
    In one of Buffalo's most blood-soaked crime tales, this is the story of the bloody reign of Polish gangster John "Korney" Kwiatkowski, which ended with one of his friends in the electric chair. Before the end came, Korney masterminded robberies all over the city, leading a gang of violent thugs, dubbed the Korney Gang, while he maintained a facade of gentility. A true story set during Prohibition.

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