East Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edmund Lyon Park
Photographed By Yugoboy, June 10, 2012
1. Edmund Lyon Park Marker
Opened in 1916 on land donated by Kate Gleason. Named after local financier Edmund Lyon. Original bandstand built in 1916, replaced in 1988.Erected 1997 by East Rochester Local History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 43° 6.579′ N, 77° 29.197′ W. Marker is in East Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Main St and W. Spruce St., on the right when traveling north on Main St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. ER Veteran's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Nick Verzella (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated by the Citizens (about 500 feet away); Fryatt House (about 500 feet away); First Village Schools (about 800 feet away); Rialto Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eyer Block (approx. Ό mile away); Perinton Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Rochester.
Photographed By Yugoboy, June 10, 2012
2. Edmund Lyon Park Marker
Facing North on Main Street
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Photographed By Yugoboy, June 10, 2012
3. Edmund Lyon Park Marker
Facing South on Main Street
Photographed By Yugoboy, June 10, 2012
4. Edmund Lyon Park
Some of the park as seen from the marker.
Photographed By Yugoboy, June 10, 2012
5. Edmund Lyon Park Memorials
Across the park's entry driveway, these war memorials prominently face Main St. There is another war memorial less than 100 yds north of these at the corner of E. Ivy and Main
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
