Downtown in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Main Street Bridge
When the present stone-arch bridge was completed in 1857, 3- and 4- story brick buildings lined both sides, obscuring the river view. Under a 1960's urban renewal program, the buildings were demolished to create Crossroads Park and Charles H. Carroll Plaza (named for one of Rochester's founders) which opened up river vistas downtown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 9.384′ N, 77° 36.608′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Main Street, 0.2 miles west of St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); The Genesee River (a few steps from this marker); From Hunting Ground to City (within shouting distance of this marker); Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Mills and Races (within shouting distance of this marker); Austin Steward 1793-1869 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Granite Building (about 300 feet away); Historic Site in Journalism (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
More about this marker. Marker cannot be read from road - grey metal marker on grey granite pedestal with grey raised lettering.
Also see . . . Main Street Bridge - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on October 23, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
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