East Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Power House
Built in 1905 to provide power
for the new Rochester-Syracuse
and Eastern trolley line. Closed
in 1931 after end of trolley
service.
Erected by East Rochester Local History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 43° 6.738′ N, 77° 28.661′ W. Marker is in East Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is on East Chestnut Street, 0.1 miles east of South Lincoln Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 East Chestnut Street, East Rochester NY 14445, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ontario Drill Works (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Worthing Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Tunnel (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Village Schools (approx. 0.3 miles away); Perinton Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eyer Block (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rialto Theater (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eddie James "Son" House Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Rochester.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2019, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.