Our lesser-known guy in western New York is William Harries. He mentored Russ Tryon, who took over the business.
Harries helped build Cherry Hill, a Travis design across the Peace Bridge from Buffalo, in Crystal Beach, and was a member there. He did not share Travis' enthusiasm for inspired greens, and most of his greens diverged from Travis' sentiments.
Harries did Brookfield in Clarence, NY; Sheridan Park (since altered) in Tonawanda; Elma Meadows (since restored-ish) in Elma; and some really banal municipals courses in the area. He lacked inspiration, funding, or both, when building for the public golfer. His Beaver Island, Audubon, Hyde Park, and Brighton Park courses are serviceable yawners.
He has three to the east that I have not seen (Normanside, Oneonta, Turin Highlands). I have no interest in making a Harries pilgrimage, unless someone tells me why I should.
He is exhibit number one for my asking why?