1838-1956, rebuilt after 1932. Later, County Health Dept. & County Sheriff Offices here. Little red schoolhouse preschool opened 1982. — — Map (db m305314) HM
Winston Churchill's great grandfather, Ambrose Hall, lived in the town of Brighton from 1817 to 1821, owning 210 acres of land in lot #54. Other owners of this lot were George Stillson, first Superintendent of Mount Hope Cemetery, and William and . . . — — Map (db m115300) HM
Amos B. Buckland of the Buckland family of brick makers owned this brick farmhouse that was built in stages from 1820 to 1920. From 1911 to 1939 Hillside Children's Center farmed ninety-two acres, growing vegetables and raising cows, sheep, and pigs . . . — — Map (db m115303) HM
Edward R. Crone, Jr. (1923-45).
Inspiration for "Billy Pilgrim"
character in Kurt Vonnegut's
novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
Died P.O.W. in Dresden, Germany — — Map (db m231600) HM
The meadows north of this stone form the site of the Indian Landing. Famous in the early history of this country. It was the beginning of the Ohio Trail from Canada to the Mississippi Valley. from this point the portage ran west to the mouth . . . — — Map (db m115349) HM
Seminary - 1845 Built for Celestia Bloss author, teacher-principal of Clover Street Seminary. It reopened in 1868 as St. Mark's School for Boys. — — Map (db m115307) HM
Constructed circa 1830 of brick made from Brighton clay by the Buckland family. Site of the Horst dairy farm from 1900 through 1945 — — Map (db m115305) HM
The 750-mile Empire State Trail connects people to New York's spectacular natural beauty, cultural heritage, iconic landscapes, and unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities. The Trail promotes healthy lifestyles and provides a place for . . . — — Map (db m182879) HM
Yes, it looks like an ordinary highway. But Interstate 390, also known as the "Genesee Expressway” has an impressive family history.
The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways is the root of this . . . — — Map (db m131801) HM
Firefighters carved in white oak by Richard Kron, artist
Brockport, NY
Inspired by Thomas Franklin photograph
☆ ☆ ☆
September 11, 2001 — — Map (db m305316) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the brave men and women who served our armed forces from The College at Brockport and any relatives of students, faculty, and staff. The College at Brockport recognizes these individuals who put their lives on the . . . — — Map (db m305774) WM
Created by artist Zurab Tseretelli
Gifted by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (1979)
Painting of sculpture base by artist Nathaniel Hodge '13 — — Map (db m305775) HM
To the honor and glory of our patriotic ancestors the known and the unknown who gave their services and lives for their country in the War of American Revolution 1775-1783
Brockport
Capt. Joseph Roby • Rev. Amos Frink • Thos. Buck . . . — — Map (db m75788) HM WM
The opening of the Brockport to Buffalo section in October 1825 marked the completion of the 348 mile Erie Canal. By linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Canal provided the first economical means of transportation from the eastern . . . — — Map (db m75943) HM
Brockport Central Rural High School Opened in 1934, the school served students in grades 7-12 until 1967 when a new high school was built. The original building then became known as the Middle School & served students in grades 6-8 thereafter. . . . — — Map (db m115291) HM
1. Luther Gordon epitomized Brockport's involvement in canal commerce during its heyday. He owned a sawmill and 7,000 acres of timberland in Michigan and transported logs via the Great Lakes and the canal to his Brockport sawmill and planing . . . — — Map (db m75934) HM
1. Our first building (right) served us from 1893-1905. It was located on Main Street next to the railroad tracks north of our current building. In front is the 1889 hose cart.
Two members exemplify the spirit of Capen Hose: One, D. . . . — — Map (db m305944) HM
These flagstaffs are in honor of Everett "Ebbie" Kenyon
In remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave of themselves to protect our freedom. May these flagstaffs stand in the spirit of their memory in appreciation . . . — — Map (db m305322) WM
Civil rights activist
First African American graduate of the Brockport Normal School Class of 1870
"One of the most wonderful things in human history is how eagerly these suddenly liberated women tried to lay hold upon all there is in . . . — — Map (db m305716) HM
In 1979, the world of Special Olympics came to our community.
The College at Brockport Professor Joseph Winnick, PhD, (above) considered the father of adaptive physical education, was the driving force behind bringing the 1979 games to . . . — — Map (db m305784) HM
1. Clarence "Deke" Boyst was the first member of this company to go on to become Fire Chief of the Brockport Fire Department (1941-1943).
2. Protectives Charter Members:
John D. Burns, President •
Sam Madden, Secretary •
William . . . — — Map (db m307149) HM
Helen Fabi Smagorinsky
1933 - 2020
Helen was born in Rochester, NY. She graduated from SUNY Brockport in 1955 and is one of five family members from three generations who are Brockport alumni.
Helen became an elementary school . . . — — Map (db m305685) HM
1. Ernest C. Hartwell (1936-44) presided over the conversion of the Normal School into a college, thereby beginning the transition into today's modern comprehensive college.
2. A Baptist College began here in 1835 on land donated by . . . — — Map (db m307566) HM
Private hospital stood here 1927-1930. Area fundraising led to creation in 1933 of Brockport Central Public Hospital that closed 1951. — — Map (db m305217) HM
1. Daniel Holmes (1828-1917) practiced law in offices on Main Street from 1852 until his death. He was Village Clerk for twenty years, Justice of the Peace for thirty years, Vestryman at St. Luke's Episcopal Church for fifty years, and member . . . — — Map (db m75804) HM
Main Street District
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2004
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m151549) HM
McCormick reapers made here in 1846. Seymour and Morgan by building 100 reapers for Cyrus McCormick began quantity production of reapers — — Map (db m41049) HM
A pioneer reaper industry was developed on the Erie Canal banks by William H. Seymore and Dayton S. Morgan. This 1854 dwelling became the Morgan family home in 1867. The eldest daughter, Sara, wife of Frederick A. Manning, M.D. lived in the house . . . — — Map (db m41045) HM
Park Ave. / State St.
Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2015
by the United States
Department of Interior — — Map (db m151546) HM
Site of Baptist College 1835
Collegiate Institute 1841
State Normal School 1867
State Teachers College 1942
State University of New York College 1948
Comprehensive Liberal Arts College 1963/1965 — — Map (db m305707) HM
Soldiers' Memorial Tower
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 1994
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m151513) HM WM
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1854
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This structure has
been designated an
Historic . . . — — Map (db m75783) HM
The Monika W. Andrews Children's Park, the first handicapped-accessible playground in Monroe County, was created in 1997 by the Village of Brockport Parks Committee, Andrea Perry, Chair; Mary Ann Thorpe, Mayor. Monika W. Andrews, a committee . . . — — Map (db m305305) HM
1. John C. Ostrom moved from his Ridgeway farm to Brockport in 1841-42. He acquired this lot in 1852 and built the house in 1854-57. He died in 1860 and his son, John D. Ostrom, deeded the property to his brother-in-law. It became a . . . — — Map (db m305236) HM
In memory of
those who
served our
country
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This memorial dedicated May 31, 1976
as a bi-centennial project by the
Harsch-Crisp-Seaman
Post 379 American Legion
and the . . . — — Map (db m75760) WM
Beside old Erie Towpath at Hartwell's, now Bushnell's Basin, near Great Embankment western canal terminal 1821-1823 Shipping port until after 1850. — — Map (db m62001) HM
East Pultney Congregational Church organized 1816, sanctuary erected 1818.
This structure, 1832.
From a marsh wilderness, frontier Christians built a symbol of enduring beauty. — — Map (db m58031) HM
Here in 1867, the old tavern, stage stop and post office on historic Buffalo Road became the location of Chili Seminary, a school founded in 1866 by Benjamin Titus Roberts as the first educational institution for the Free Methodist Church of North . . . — — Map (db m58045) HM
Great Temperance Leader was born in house standing on this site Sept. 28, 1839. The Willards left this home for Ohio two years later. — — Map (db m58041) HM
28 settlers spent winter, 1806, in surveyor's cabin called "The Hotel." First Riga home, 1806, by Elihu Church, owner of this land — — Map (db m58028) HM
Francis E. Willard
Born in Churchville, NY
September 1839.
Died February 17, 1898.
An advocate of temperance who devoted her life to that cause.
"By their fruits ye shall know them." — — Map (db m143533) HM
First known as West Pulteney after Sir William Pulteney, Bath, England. Early land owner: renamed in honor of Riga, Latvia on April 8, 1808
Berkshire, Mass. Pioneers included Richard, Elihu and Samuel Church, who gave their name to Churchville . . . — — Map (db m108501) HM
Clarkson Established April 2, 1819 as part of Murray; named for General Matthew Clarkson, early land owner and Brigidier General, New York State Militia. Clarkson Congregational Church oldest rural church structure in Monroe County, built . . . — — Map (db m109971) HM
Clarkson Community Church Clarkson's first pioneer church. Oldest church on Ridge Road west of the Genesee River, in Monroe County. Organized as a congre- gational society in 1816. Erected 1825. Dedicated 1828. Clarkson's original academy . . . — — Map (db m109964) HM
Henry R. Selden 1805-1885 Lieut. Gov. and judge lived here. George B. Selden inventor of "Selden Patent" for automobiles was born here — — Map (db m109969) HM
Home of Simeon B. Jewett
1801-1869
Political leader, jurist, partner of Henry R. Selden, U.S. Marshal, Northern N.Y. under President Buchanan. — — Map (db m65368) HM
A popular stopping place in stage coach days. Built soon after 1825 for Isaac Houston who was the sole proprietor for many years. — — Map (db m65366) HM
In commemoration of the sacrifice and service of our revolutionary ancestors and pioneers who braved the wilderness and made a settlement in Clarkson in 1803.
This memorial, a section of a column from an early courthouse of Monroe County, is . . . — — Map (db m110006) HM
Artist and cabinet maker, lived here from 1820 to 1830. Moving to Rochester, then, he achieved great popularity as a painter of portraits — — Map (db m109967) HM
This neighborhood of poured concrete houses was developed by Kate Gleason in the 1920s. These European-like structures were built to last 100 years. — — Map (db m65111) HM
Eddie James "Son" House Jr., father of the delta blues, worked at the E.R. railroad carshops on this location from 1944-1946.
East Rochester local history — — Map (db m101127) HM
Opened in 1916 on land donated by Kate Gleason. Named after local financier Edmund Lyon. Original bandstand built in 1916, replaced in 1988. — — Map (db m56270) HM
ER Veteran's Memorial Station of Heroes with profound respect from a grateful community to our brave veterans who served our nation in war. Maintained by ER American Legion Post ER Veterans of Foreign Wars People of ER Special . . . — — Map (db m101185) WM
Construction began in 1899 It was built in three sections by Harry Eyer, a local real estate developer Destroyed by fire in 1914, it was rebuilt on its present site. E.R. local history — — Map (db m101131) HM
First Village Schools SIte of the 1898 red brick school and 1911 high school. Both were replaced in 1936 with the T L R Morgan building. Present school district is located on Woodbine Ave. — — Map (db m115346) HM
Fryatt House Built in 1917. Home to B.J. and Retta Fryatt. Pioneer village residents and first business owners. Donated to village in 1955 for library. E.R. local history — — Map (db m101132) HM
Lincoln House Built in 1841 home of Andrew Lincoln owner of Lincoln Flour Mill. Nearby Spring Lake Park named after his mill pond. — — Map (db m115347) HM
It was one of 25 mills located on Irondequoit Creek in the 1800s. Built by Andrew Lincoln in 1847. Flour was shipped to Albany and New York by the Erie Canal. Fire destroyed the mill in the 1920s. — — Map (db m64557) HM
Established in 1935 on this site, wells using the pre-glacial channel of the old Genesee River provided the Village of East Rochester with water until 1992. — — Map (db m56266) HM
This bandstand is dedicated to Nick Verzella for his many years of educational services to the sons and daughters of East Rochester. He also served our country during World War II and continues to play an active role in Memorial Day and Veterans Day . . . — — Map (db m101161) WM
Grain drill manufacturer considered the "Cadillac" of grain drills. Ontario St. named after them. Located here 1900-1961.
East Rochester local history — — Map (db m101130) HM
Penfield Station Built in 1884, it served as the main freight/passenger terminal for the New York Central Railroad until 1900. It continued as a freight house until the 1960s when it became a local commercial establishment. East Rochester . . . — — Map (db m101128) HM
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. — — Map (db m135684) HM
Rialto Theater Built in 1919 by Harold Dygert. Renamed the Capri in 1961. Converted to apartments in 1966. Questa candy store was adjacent to the theater. E.R. local history — — Map (db m101134) HM
School District No. 9 formed 1822 in towns Perinton & Pittsford First school built 1835 Later brick and stone school was used 1856 - 1898 — — Map (db m101129) HM
Site of tunnel which took workers under the RR tracks to the car shops. Established in 1897 the Merchant Despatch Transportation Co. was largely responsible for the early growth of the village. — — Map (db m70706) HM
Opened in 1905, these buildings housed the largest piano manufacturing facility in the world. This poured concrete structure, unique to the area, produced high-quality pianos until 1985. — — Map (db m65110) HM
Erected in 1935 replacing a smaller tank on Lincoln Road and Filbert Place. It provided was to village for many years, ending in 1992. — — Map (db m70708) HM
Built in 1859 the land was a working farm into the 1940s. By 1952 the land was sold for a housing development. At that time Worthing Terrace and a portion of Eaglehead Road were constructed. — — Map (db m64560) HM
The third enlargement of the Erie Canal was begun in 1905, and completed in May 1918 when the new Barge Canal was dug through to the Genesee River at Genesee Valley Park. However, harbor facilities were not completed on the Genesee River above the . . . — — Map (db m255314) HM
"Old" South Main Street Yields to Urban Renewal Commercial block changes from necessities to niceities. South Main Street circa 1915. South Main Street circa 1950. South Main Street circa 1970. Nineteenth century commercial buildings . . . — — Map (db m115447) HM
Abner Wight Home Built by Abner Wight 1794 moved here from Wight farm across road. First white child to survive born here. Later home of Col. Howard. — — Map (db m115341) HM
1823-1872. Lived here by 1858 with wife Minerva, 1829-1902. Est. D.B. Deland & Co. and Fairport Chemical Works. Sold products nationwide. — — Map (db m231721) HM
