[1] Originally constructed to be the headquarters of the Fraternal Order Orioles, the building was purchased by the Ukrainian American community from the City of Buffalo in 1955.
[2] Dnipro was naturally named after the largest river in Ukraine, which flows past the capital of Kyiv south to Odesa, and splashes into the Black Sea.
Hundreds of life changing events have been hosted at Dnipro, such as weddings, musical concerts, theater, movie recordings, dance recitals, birthday celebrations, christenings, and anniversaries.
Dnipro hosts annual events like "Malanka" New Years ballroom dance, and the Ukrainian Independence Day Festival in August.
Since 2013, Dnipro has provided "Ridna Shkola" Ukrainian Saturday School with 5 classrooms, and has hosted its biannual performances at the second floor "Velika Zalya" Great Hall.