The city 's rise to economic power came through its waterways in the form of transshipment , manufacturing , and an endless source of energy .
Situated at the confluence of Lake Erie and the Buffalo and Niagara rivers , Buffalo is a waterfront city .
The city 's rise to economic power came through Buffalo 's waterways in the form of transshipment , manufacturing , and an endless source of energy .
Situated at the confluence of Lake Erie and the Buffalo and Niagara rivers , Buffalo is a waterfront city .