History
Van Buren Point is a Historic Summer Community. Families have been coming to VBP for generations. Some cottages have been in families for over 80 years. Even Mark Twain owned lot 10 at VBP from 1879 until 1882.
The origins of Van Buren Point date back to 1784, then known as Van Buren Harbour. The documents and photographs below open the door to the history of VBP.
If you have historical pictures, or documents, we would love to share them with the community. Please email them to vbpboard@gmail.com.
Van Buren Point Brief History - 1975.pdf
Mark Twain VBP Connection.docx
Letter about Community Center - 1949.pdf
Womens Club Formation and Community Center Building - 1946.pdf
Below are a series of newspaper articles about Van Buren Point. When you open the article, it will be in adobe, you may need to zoom in to read small print.
The Buffalo Times (Tug Stranded at VBP) 8-22-1923.pdf
The Buffalo Times (Season Starting) 6-28-1897.pdf
The Buffalo Times (John Clark Charged with Arson) 4-24-1901.pdf
The Buffalo Commercial 7-30-1887 .pdf
The Buffalo Commercial (Hotel Arson) 8-3-1900 .pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Vacation Time Begins at VBP) 7-3-1940.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Spend the 4th at VBP) 7-2-1912.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (New Cottage - Young Women House Party) 7-1-1950.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Land Auction) 8-4-1921.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Guests at VBP Inn) 9-8-1942.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Final Meeting of the Year) 9-8-1942.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Contest) 8-30-1917.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Bridge Tournament) 6-14-1939.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Barn Torn Down) 8-23-1943.pdf
Dunkirk Evening Observer (Advertisement) 7-6-1911.pdf
Buffalo Weekly Express 7-8-1886.pdf
Buffalo Morning Express (Rooms for Rent) 6-1-1912.pdf
Buffalo Evening News (VBP Open for Season) 7-20-1900.pdf
Buffalo Evening News (Hotel Arson) 8-4-1900.pdf
Below are narratives from members of the Van Buren Point community, describing their time at VBP. They discuss their lives, their families, and the community. It's a great snapshot into our history, and culture within Van Buren Point.