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1 New York, Monroe County, Rochester — D. Matthew Brown, Jr.
On Brown Street at Jefferson Ave. on Brown Street.
Neighborhood United Association proudly dedicates this plaque in honor of D. Matthew Brown, Jr., one of Rochester's founders and a visionary for whom Brown Street was named. In 1816, Dr. Brown settled in Rochester where he and his brother . . . Map (db m62090) HM
2 New York, Monroe County, Rochester — Ford Street Bridge — Formerly Clarissa Street Bridge
On Ford Street at Exchange Street, on the right when traveling east on Ford Street.
New York Historic Marker Ford Street Bridge (Formerly Clarissa Street Bridge) Originally built - 1918 Original width - 39' Rehabilitation date - 2001 New width - 50' Map (db m101155) HM
3 New York, Monroe County, Rochester — Irondequoit Bay — Historic New York
On Empire Boulevard (New York State Route 404) at Wilbur Tract Road, on the right when traveling west on Empire Boulevard.
From Irondequoit Bay, Indian trails led southward to Seneca villages and on to the Ohio country. LaSalle abd French missionaries arrived in 1669. In 1687, Marquis de Denonville, governor of New France, landed with soldiers and Indian allies to . . . Map (db m93767) HM
4 New York, Monroe County, Rochester — Richardson Farm
On East Henrietta Road (New York State Route 15A) 0.2 miles south of Hollybrook Road, on the right when traveling north.
Former underground railroad station, owner Dave Richardson was known by Blacks for his booming voice, 250 lb, 6 ft frame. City of Rochester 1834-1984Map (db m108719) HM
5 New York, Monroe County, Rochester — Rochester Orphan Asylum Burial Plot — In Memoriam — 1837 —
[Title is text]Map (db m239875) HM
6 New York, Monroe County, Rochester — Susan B. Anthony House — Headquarters of the Suffrage Movement
On Madison Street, 0.2 miles north of West Main Street (New York State Route 33).
A Suffragist and much more Susan B. Anthony lived in this house for the forty most active years of her life. This house was the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872 and her death in 1906. It served as the headquarters for the National . . . Map (db m58202) HM
7 New York, Monroe County, Rochester — The Jewish Poor Lot — Dedicated October 23, 1885 — First Burial January 11, 1886 —
The Rochester Jewish community provided for their burial "All are equal before God" Rabbi Gamaliel May their souls be bound up in the bond of eternal life [Dedicated] August 2007 'ת' ג' צ' . . . Map (db m239876) HM
8 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, 19th Ward — Anthony House — Cousin of Susan B. Anthony
On Post Avenue at Anthony St on Post Avenue.
Transported slaves to Lake Ontario from Underground Railroad station formerly located at this site.Map (db m158891) HM
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9 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, 19th Ward — Rapids Cemetery
On Congress Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Genesee Street (Route 383), on the right when traveling west.
Established by 1820 for the Castletown settlement. Resting place of veterans of Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War.Map (db m226978) HM
10 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, 19th Ward — St. Mary's Hospital
On Genesee Street, 0.1 miles south of West Main Street (Route 33), on the right when traveling south.
St. Mary's Hospital Opened in September 1857 by the Sisters of Charity from Emmitsburg, Maryland. Cared for over 3000 sick and wounded Civil War Soldiers. Map (db m101158) HM
11 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, 19th Ward — Welcome to Genesee Valley Park — Genesee Riverway Trail/Greenway Trail/Erie Canalway Trail
On South Plymouth Avenue at Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east on South Plymouth Avenue.
Genesee Valley Park Genesee Valley Park was the second of the original parks in Rochester to be designed by Frederick Law Oldsted. Historic parkland with rolling lawn, groves of mature trees, and placid river views on both sides of the . . . Map (db m131882) HM
12 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, 19th Ward — World War II
On Elmwood Avenue at South Plymouth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Elmwood Avenue.
In honor of those from the Nineteenth Ward who served their country in World War II. May their example always be an inspiration to those in whose care rests the welfare of our beloved countryMap (db m131218) WM
13 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Beechwood — 987 — Harper Method
On East Main Street at Laura Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Early worldwide beauty products franchise established by Martha Matilda Harper. Laboratory and offices located here 1922 - 1967.Map (db m243271) HM
14 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Brown Square — Morning of February 18, 1861 — Abraham Lincoln
On Inner Loop at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Inner Loop.
Near this spot on the morning of February 18, 1861 Abraham Lincoln addressed the citizens of Rochester.Map (db m41805) HM
15 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Brown Square — Morrie E. Silver — 1909-1974
On Morrie Silver Way close to Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Man who saved baseball for Rochester in 1957, spearheading a stock drive he and 8,221 other bought shares in the team in order to purchase the franchise and stadium from the St. Louis Cardinals. This sculpture symbolizes his desire to preserve . . . Map (db m58642) HM
16 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — 1822 Lighthouse
On Lighthouse Street, 0.1 miles north of Latta Road.
Built where Indians camped and the William Hincher Family settled in 1792. Restored by the Lighthouse Historical Society in 1984.Map (db m39970) HM
17 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Battle of the Bulge
On Lake Ave at Beach Ave., on the right when traveling north on Lake Ave.
World War II This memorial is dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the bloodiest battle waged by the American army in World War II. The Ardennes Campaign was fought in Belgium and Luxembourg December 16, 1944 - January 25, 1945 Forcing the . . . Map (db m62097) WM
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18 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Boat Building
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the right when traveling east on Stutson Street.
The building of boats has been an important industry throughout the history of the port. The first schooner built on the Genesee was named the Jemima, built in the 1790's at the place known as "Fall Town," King's Landing and Hanford Landing. Also on . . . Map (db m90557) HM
19 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Champion of the Genesee River / A Beacon of Knowledge
On Stutson Street at River Street on Stutson Street.
"Champion of the Genesee River" [west side] Bill Davis was born May 6, 1918 in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn State University as an industrial engineer and came to Rochester in 1939 where he worked for the Eastman Kodak Company. . . . Map (db m90512) HM
20 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Changes Over Time — Turning Point Park — Genesee Riverway —
Near Boxart Street, 0.2 miles east of Calvin Road.
Changes Over Time 19th Century Industrial Era For a century, starting in the 1870s, this area of the Genesee River was dominated by industrial uses. The railroad trestle, shown above, was built up on this site in 1909 to transfer coal from . . . Map (db m117894) HM
21 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Charlotte Cemetery
On River Street, 0.1 miles north of Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Charlotte Cemetery Maintained by the County of Monroe Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War Veterans, Lake Captains, Sam Patch and first lighthouse keeper rest here. Map (db m90172) HM
22 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
Near Lighthouse Street, 0.1 miles north of Latta Road.
A Strategic Location Charlotte was once a bustling commercial shipping port, the destination of sidewheelers and sailing vessels unloading supplies for a growing city and loading products from the region. Today the harbor is still an . . . Map (db m90400) HM
23 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Crossing the River by Ferry
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the right when traveling east on Stutson Street.
Native Americans and early French explorers traveled by canoe and used Irondequoit Bay as the entrance to Genesee Country. Since the river was the easiest way of shipping goods to the lake, Canandaigua merchants commissioned Oliver Culver (in 1803) . . . Map (db m90567) HM
24 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — In Honor of the Crew of USS Liberty
Near Corrigan Street.
In Honor of the crew of the USS Liberty - AGTR 5, in recognition of their courageous and faithful service for military action on June 8, 1967 - The following decorations were awarded - ★ Congressional Medal of Honor ★ 2 Navy . . . Map (db m90788) WM
25 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Irondequoit and its Waterfront
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Stutson Street.
Although most of the commercial activity took place on the west bank, Irondequoit rivaled Charlotte as a summer resort. At the north end of Irondequoit Bay was Sea Breeze with its docks, hotels and amusement park. Also on the bay were the Newport . . . Map (db m90471) HM
26 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Latta House
On Lake Avenue at Latta Road, on the left when traveling north on Lake Avenue.
Latta House Built ca 1809 by Samuel Latta, named first customs collector of the Port of Genesee by President Thomas Jefferson in 1805. Map (db m113460) HM
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27 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Lighthouses
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Stutson Street.
Immediately after the War of 1812, there was a brisk and increased trade with Canada. In 1822, a lighthouse and two-room keeper's house were built on the bluff. In 1829, two piers were built to channel the river. A new wooden lighthouse was built . . . Map (db m90393) HM
28 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Manufacturing in Charlotte
Near River Street south of Stutson Street.
The blast furnace was Charlotte's major manufacturing facility. It was in operation from 1868 to 1927. Coal from Pennsylvania came in by rail. Hematite ore and limestone from Furnaceville arrived by barge. The furnace produced molten iron and the . . . Map (db m90655) HM
29 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Merchant Ship to Warship — Schooner-Gunboats in the U.S. Navy — War of 1812 —
Near Lake Avenue near Corrigan Street.
Merchant Schooners In the spring of 1812 there were over 34 schooners in merchant service on Lake Ontario, transporting people and cargo. These small vessels carried 50-100 tons of cargo. Larger vessels were impractical since most lake port . . . Map (db m90802) HM
30 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Port of the Genesee, New York
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Stutson Street.
Port of the Genesee, New York. Original artwork by Christopher Blossom. Oil on Canvas 34" x 60" Commissioned by the law firm of Harris Beach and Wilcox. The Story of the Painting In 1990, the law firm of Harris Beach and Wilcox commissioned . . . Map (db m90429) HM
31 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Port on Lake Ontario
Near River Street, 0.1 miles south of Stutson Street, on the left when traveling south.
A variety of sailing vessels have come into our port. The steamboat Ontario visited the Genesee in 1817 on her maiden voyage. The sighting of a ship far off on the horizon and following her into port, a ship like today's Stephen B. . . . Map (db m90721) HM
32 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Railroads — Transportation Crossroads
Near River Street at Stutson Street, on the left when traveling south.
Charlotte was a transportation crossroads through which people and goods were moved. The area was served by three railroads: the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh, the New York Central, and the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh [Ogdensburg]. The Lake . . . Map (db m90653) HM
33 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Resort Area
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Stutson Street.
Charlotte was not only an important commercial port, but it was also a renowned recreational area. Three railroads and an electric trolley brought countless passengers to the lakeshore. People came from as far away as Pittsburgh and Oswego. Hotels . . . Map (db m90327) HM
34 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Stutson Street Bridge — 1917-2004
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Stutson Street.
Twin brothers James and Joseph Stutson came to Rochester in 1822 and operated hotels in downtown Rochesterville and at Hanford Landing. In 1850, they bought the Commercial Hotel in Charlotte and renamed it "Stutson House." It was located at the . . . Map (db m90478) HM
35 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — The Hojack Railroad Swing Bridge — Rochester's Genesee River
Near Corrigan Street.
Hojack Swing Bridge The later decades of the 19th Century were a time of rapid growth. Much of Rochester's infrastructure - its rail, river, and canal transportation network - was built at this time. As part of the 21 bridges that at one time . . . Map (db m90758) HM
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36 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — The Village of Charlotte
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the right when traveling east on Stutson Street.
Mark Twain is reported to have said that Rochester was noted for having a village six miles to its north that was named "CHAR-lotte," but the inhabitants call it Char-LOTT. However it is pronounced, the importance of Charlotte has been interwined . . . Map (db m90536) HM
37 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — To Commemorate the Memory of Ira J. Jacobson
On Lake Avenue at River Street, on the left when traveling south on Lake Avenue.
To Commemorate the Memory of Ira J. Jacobson who took part in the following engagements of The World War 1917 - 1918 Dickebush Sector, Belgium East Poperinge Line, Hindenburg Line, LaSalle River, Jonc Demer Ridge, Vurstraat Ride, St. Maurice . . . Map (db m90743) WM
38 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Underground Railroad
Near River Street at Stutson Street.
The upriver ports of Carthage and Kelsey's Landing were stopping places for boats bound for Canada. Escaped slaves arrived in Rochester via the "Underground Railroad" and looked for a friendly captain to take them across the lake and deliver them . . . Map (db m90608) HM
39 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — Upriver Landings on the Genesee
On River Street, 0.1 miles south of Stutson Street, on the left when traveling south.
Originally known as Fall Town, King's Landing was located east of Lake Avenue, south of the cemeteries and near Kodak's treatment plant. Gideon King's family and other settlers arrived in 1797, but "Genesee Fever" soon killed most of the . . . Map (db m90741) HM
40 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Charlotte — War of 1812
On Stutson Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Stutson Street.
The United States declared war on Great Britain in June of 1812. The British Navy visited the Genesee River four times during that war. Although sparsely populated, Charlotte's port trade with Canada and its stocked warehouses made it a prime target . . . Map (db m90304) HM
41 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Cobbs Hill — Cobbs Hill Park / Cobbs Hill
On Culver Road, 0.1 miles north of Norris Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Cobbs Hill Park Public land first acquired for the city's second distributing reservoir. Completed 1908. Capacity 144,000,000 Gallons. George Eastman donated land along Culver Road 1909 and with the financial help of other citizens the city . . . Map (db m57402) HM
42 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Cobbs Hill — Portage Trail
On Monroe Avenue at Highland Drive, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Avenue.
Past this spot ran the portage trail from Irondequoit Bay to Red Creek in Genesee Valley Park. Its eastern end was at the Indian Landing. The portage followed the direction of Highland Avenue and skirted the base of Mt. Hope. It formed the part of . . . Map (db m57404) HM
43 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Cobbs Hill — Widewaters Field
On Culver Road, 0.1 miles north of Norris Drive.
These stones from the first aqueduct and the locks were set October 30, 1926 at the eastern widewaters to commemorate the first centenary of the Erie Canal presented to the City of RochesterMap (db m57403) HM
44 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Corn Hill — 1835 House
On South Fitzhugh Street at Troup Street, on the left when traveling north on South Fitzhugh Street.
1835 House Home of Benjamin Campbell, merchant-miller; later of Frederick Whittlesey, jurist. Headquarters, Landmark Society Map (db m115295) HM
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45 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Corn Hill — Ely House - 1837
On Livingston Park at Troup St on Livingston Park.
Designed by Hugh Hastings for Hervey Ely in Greek temple style with wings occupied by Howard Osgood 1871-1905 and D.A.R. 1920-Map (db m57091) HM
46 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Corn Hill — Hayden House
On South Fitzhugh Street, 0.1 miles south of Troup Street, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1853Map (db m115296) HM
47 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Corn Hill — 138 — Hervey Ely House
On Troup Street at Livingston Park, on the left when traveling east on Troup Street.
Hervey Ely House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m170672) HM
48 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Corn Hill — Rochester — An American “Boom Town”
Near Exchange Street (New York State Route 383), on the right when traveling north.
On March 21, 1817, Rochesterville officially became a village of 655 acres and 700 inhabitants. A few months later on July 4, construction began on the Erie Canal - the man-made channel that would soon transform this wilderness settlement into . . . Map (db m135313) HM
49 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Corn Hill — 187 — Son House — Delta Blues Comes to Rochester — Mississippi Blues Trail —
On Clarissa Street at Greig Street, on the left when traveling west on Clarissa Street.
Mississippi Delta blues icon Eddie James "Son" House became one of the most heralded figures ξn the blues revival of the 1960s, when he and his wife Evie lived in an apartment building here on Greig Street. House moved from Mississippi to . . . Map (db m170963) HM
50 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Austin Steward 1793-1869
On Main St. E. at St. Paul, on the right when traveling west on Main St. E..
Austin Steward, a freed slave, settled in Rochesterville in 1817, where he opened a butcher shop. In 1818, he constructed a two-story building on this site for his expanding grocery and dry goods store. Steward was a strong advocate of temperance . . . Map (db m55772) HM
51 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Brick Presbyterian Church
On Fitzhugh Street at Allen Street, on the left on Fitzhugh Street.
Founded A.D. 1825 First edifice built on this site 1828 Second edifice built 1860- Enlarged and re-built 1892-3 Destroyed by fire June 11, 1903 Restored 1903-4 Lord Thou has been our dwelling place in all generations thy kingdom come thy . . . Map (db m170347) HM
52 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Broad Street
On West Broad Street (New York State Route 31) at Fitzhugh Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street.
Broad Street is built over the way of The Erie Canal Which was completed in1825 This section was last used in the season 1919 The canal was an artery carrying life to many communities The steady flow of commerce from the Great Lakes to the . . . Map (db m63997) HM
53 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — City of Rochester
On Main Street at Fitzhugh Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
On March 21, 1817, the state legislature established the Village of Rochesterville named after Colonel Nathanial Rochester, revolutionary war veteran and developer of the 100 acre tract at the center of the village. The first council, formed on May . . . Map (db m156181) HM
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54 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — County of Monroe
On Main St. W at Fitzhugh St, on the right when traveling east on Main St. W.
Created February 23, 1821 - Named for James Monroe Born April 28, 1758, Virginia - Died July 4, 1831, New York Major in the American Revolution - Senator from Virginia United States Minister to France and England Twice Governor of Virginia - . . . Map (db m57092) HM
55 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Early Education
On Main Street at Fitzhugh Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Rochester's first public school was built south of here on Fitzhugh Street. The Free Academy Building, built in 1875, now occupies the site. The central school library in the free academy served the public and students from 1863 to 1904. Growing . . . Map (db m156178) HM
56 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Early Mills and Races
On Main Street, 0.2 miles east of Exchange/State Street (New York State Route 383), on the right when traveling east.
In 1789 Ebenezer "Indian" Allen built the first saw and grist mills in the 100-acre tract. The tract was awarded to him in 1788 by Oliver Phelps during negotiations with the Seneca Tribe for the vast Phelps and Gorham Purchase. His mills, located . . . Map (db m64523) HM
57 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Erie Canal
On Main Street, 0.2 miles west of South Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Officially opened on October 26, 1825, the Erie Canal stretched 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo, connecting the Great Lakes with the Hudson River and the Port of New York. It carried thousands of pioneers from the east to Rochester and cut the cost . . . Map (db m62082) HM
58 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Erie Canal — National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
On East Broad Street (New York State Route 31) 0.1 miles east of Exchange Blvd (Route 383), on the left when traveling east.
Begun at Rome, N.Y., July 4, 1817 - Completed 1825. Benjamin Wright (1770-1842) Chief Engineer.Map (db m63996) HM
59 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — 506 — First RIT Campus
On Spring Street, on the right when traveling east.
Rochester Athenaeum est. 1829 Mechanics Institute est. 1885 located here. Merged 1891 & renamed Rochester Institute of Technology in 1944. Map (db m128545) HM
60 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Frederick Douglass 1815-1895
On East Main Street, 0.1 miles east of State Street, on the right when traveling west.
Frederick Douglass, brilliant orator, writer, abolitionist, educator and statesman, freed from slavery by purchase, selected Rochester in 1847 "As the place to establish my paper" The North Star, soon renamed the Frederick Douglass Paper. Douglass . . . Map (db m156206) HM
61 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — From Hunting Ground to City
On Main Street, 0.2 miles west of St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling east.
The site on which this city is built was once the land of the Seneca Tribe, part of the Iroquois Nation. The Seneca named this region Gen-nis-he-yo, which means "pleasant valley". Hunters and fishermen once roamed the lakeshore, riverside and nearby . . . Map (db m64522) HM
62 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Front Street
On Main Street, 0.2 miles east of Exchange/State Street (New York State Route 383), on the right when traveling west.
Front Street, once noted for its markets and first local homes of poor immigrants, no longer exists. Laid out in the 1820s as two long blocks, Front Street was lined by low brick buildings. While the ground floors contained markets, small . . . Map (db m64524) HM
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63 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — George Eastman — 1854-1932
On Gibbs Street at Main Street East on Gibbs Street.
Both the Eastman School of Music and its magnificent Eastman Theater are vivid examples of the extraordinary vision of George Eastman. The school, founded in 1921 as the first professional school of the University of Rochester, is one of the . . . Map (db m63992) HM
64 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Granite Building
On East Main Street at St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Diagonally across the street stands one of the city's first skyscrapers. This 12-story building, designed by J. Foster Warner, was one of the first in Rochester to adopt steel-frame construction. Proudly proclaimed fireproof when it opened in . . . Map (db m153992) HM
65 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Grove Place
On Gibbs Street at Selden Place on Gibbs Street.
Beginning in the twentieth century, this historic neighborhood, now known as Grove Place, was home to some of the leading families of Rochester, including George Selden, an eminent Rochester patent attorney and inventor of the automobile gasoline . . . Map (db m62098) HM
66 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Have honor for Nathaniel Rochester
On South Washington Street at Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
Have honor for Nathaniel Rochester after whom our city was named. Born in Virginia 21 February 1752 Colonel in the American Revolution Patriot Pioneer Founder He typified in his honorable public service and private enterprise the best . . . Map (db m70731) HM
67 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Historic Site in Journalism — [The North Star]
On Main St. near Aqueduct St., on the right when traveling east.
On this site, Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) published an anti-slavery newspaper, The North Star, and succeeding journals from 1847 until 1863. He had escaped from slavery in his youth and become one of the most eloquent speakers and aggressive . . . Map (db m55692) HM
68 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Jonathan Child
On S. Washington, on the left when traveling north.
First Mayor of Rochester, 1834-1835, Built the House in 1838 and lived here with his wife, Sophia Eliza Rochester Child, until 1850Map (db m55820) HM
69 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Main Street Bridge
On Main Street, 0.2 miles west of St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling west.
Before the first Main Street Bridge was completed in 1812, pioneers faced hazardous crossings of the Genesee River. In 1809, the state legislature ordered joint construction by Ontario and Genesee Counties of a bridge at the Old Falls. The new . . . Map (db m64525) HM
70 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Margaret Woodbury Strong — Collector Extraordinaire — People of the Coast —
Near Pitkin Street, 0.2 miles south of East Broad Street.
Margaret Woodbury Strong loved to play and recognized the importance of play to learning. She founded The Strong in 1968, and it opened to the public in 1982. The Strong is the only collections-based museum in the world devoted soley to the study of . . . Map (db m154229) HM
71 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Monroe County
On Main Street at Fitzhugh Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Monroe County was formed from parts of Ontario and Genesee Counties on February 23, 1821, by an act of the New York State Legislature. The cornerstone for the first county court house was laid on September 1, 1821. The county commissioners were . . . Map (db m156174) HM
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72 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Pioneer School
On Fitzhugh St. S., on the left when traveling north.
First schoolhouse in Rochester was built of wood on this site, 1813. It was replaced by a two-story stone building, 1836, and by this structure, 1873.Map (db m57090) HM
73 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Post House
On N. Plymouth Ave at Church St. on N. Plymouth Ave.
Quakers Isaac and Amy Post hid 15 fugitives overnight in their house, a station on the Underground Railroad at this site.Map (db m55689) HM
74 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Powers and Wilder Buildings
On East Main Street at State Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Across State Street is the Powers Building, erected by Daniel Powers as a bank and office building with an art gallery and grand ballroom. On that same site once stood the city's first residence, Hamlet Scrantom's log cabin. The Powers Building was . . . Map (db m154198) HM
75 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Rochester Women's Rights Convention — August 2nd, 1848
On Fitzhugh Street, 0.1 miles south of Allen Street, on the right when traveling south.
In the First Unitarian Church adjacent to this site, two weeks after the First Woman's Rights Convention as Seneca Falls Here for the first time in history, a woman was elected to preside over a public convention. Abigail Bush. . . . Map (db m170350) HM
76 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Rochester: Center of Freedom — Isaac and Amy Post home - stop on the Underground Railroad
On Plymouth Avenue near Church Street.
This site later became the home of the Hochstein School of Music Amy and Isaac Post personified the dedication to temperance, abolition of slavery and women's rights that distinguished Rochester as a center of freedom in America. . . . Map (db m168926) HM
77 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Rochester's Early Banks
On Franklin St. at Liberty Pole Way, on the right when traveling south on Franklin St..
Diagonally across Franklin Street stands a fine example of the work of esteemed Rochester architect J. Foster Warner. This traditional banking house was built in 20th century Byzantine Style in 1928 for the Rochester Savings Bank. It features . . . Map (db m56296) HM
78 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Schiller Park
On Andrews Street at Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east on Andrews Street.
Renamed in honor of Friedrich von Schiller, Franklin Square was formerly a center of German-American life. Twenty societies gathered here to march to Anderson Park for the dedication of Schiller's Monument, their gift to Rochester, on Nov. 26, 1908. . . . Map (db m65117) HM
79 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Second Erie Canal Aqueduct
On East Broad Street (New York State Route 31) 0.1 miles east of Exchange Blvd (New York State Route 383).
Second Erie Canal Aqueduct Over Genesee River - Lower Level completed in 1842 Outstanding example of Erie Canal Construction and engineering Built in conjunction with the first major improvement and enlargement of the canal Nathan S. . . . Map (db m63995) HM
80 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — St. Luke's Episcopal Church
On Main Street at Fitzhugh Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Just south on Fitzhugh Street, behind you, stands the oldest existing church building in the city, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1824. It was designed by noted New York architect Josiah Brady and was built from rough gray limestone. The window and . . . Map (db m156185) HM
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81 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Tavern of Silvius Hoard
On Exchange Boulevard at West Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Exchange Boulevard.
"The welfare of America is closely bound up with the welfare of all mankind" - Lafayette On this site stood the tavern of Silvius Hoard where General Lafayette received the veterans of the Revolutionary War June 7, 1825 Presented to the City of . . . Map (db m190825) HM
82 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — The 100 Acre Tract — The Heart of the Village of Rochester
On West Broad Street at Fitzhugh Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street.
1788 The Seneca Indians ceded Oliver Phelps & Nathaniel Gorham 2,600,000 acres of land east of the Genesee River and granted an additional 200,000 acres west of the river for a mill yard on condition that a mill be erected for their use. Phelps and . . . Map (db m62080) HM
83 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — The Genesee River
On Main Street, 0.2 miles west of St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Genesee River, "Rochester's Greatest Scenic Asset," begins in Pennsylvania and flows north into Lake Ontario. The Genesee reaches Portageville as a sizeable river and plunges dramatically over three spectacular falls it carved through Letchworth . . . Map (db m64526) HM
84 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — The Reynolds Arcade
On East Main Street east of Exchange Blvd, on the right when traveling east.
Across the street is the Reynolds Arcade. When Abelard Reynolds, Rochester's first postmaster, found space in his frame house inadequate for postal work, he replaced it with an arcade (1828) modeled after one in Boston. The post office was later . . . Map (db m154210) HM
85 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — The Underground Railroad
On West Main Street at North Plymouth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Hundreds of runaway slaves made their way through Rochester and Monroe County to freedom in Canada along a network of secret stops known as the Underground Railroad. Many of the stops were in private homes, businesses and farm buildings. Rochester's . . . Map (db m156210) HM
86 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Downtown — Transportation and Commerce
Near Broad Street (New York State Route 31) 0.2 miles east of Exchange Street (New York State Route 383).
From Seneca fording place to aqueduct and bridge — a perpetual crossing place Erie Canal Rerouted South of the City and out of Downtown The last canal boat passed through the Erie Canal in downtown Rochester in 1919. The city had . . . Map (db m65116) HM
87 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, East Avenue — Anna Murray Douglass
On Alexander Street south of East Avenue (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling south.
"The story of Frederick Douglass hopes and aspirations and longing for freedom has been told - you all know it. It was a story made possible by the unswerving loyalty of Anna Murray." Rosetta Douglass Sprague . . . Map (db m231613) HM
88 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, East Avenue — Brighton Village
On East Avenue (New York State Route 96) 0.1 miles west of Winton Road, on the right when traveling east.
Brighton Village In early 19th century, hub of activity on stage route & canal, famed for seeds & nurseries. Church first organized in 1817. Rochester annexed village in 1905. Map (db m115350) HM
89 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, East Avenue — 505 — Douglass Home
On Alexander Street, on the right when traveling south.
Frederick and Anna Douglass lived in a home on this site with their 5 children, 1848-1851 Welcomed freedom seekers on the Underground RailroadMap (db m128546) HM
90 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, East Avenue — George Eastman House
Near East Ave (New York State Route 96) 0.1 miles east of Portsmouth Terrace.
George Eastman House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Site Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United . . . Map (db m101153) HM
91 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, East Avenue — The West Garden
Near East Avenue (New York State Route 96) 0.1 miles east of Portsmouth Terrace.
This garden was originally created in 1917 by Claude Bragdon. George Eastman had been inspired by photographs of the Garden at Hestercombe House, Somerset, England, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Miss Gertrude Jekyll. During the subsequent years . . . Map (db m101154) HM
92 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Group 14621 — Congregation B'Nai Israel
On Joseph Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Boston Street, on the right when traveling north.
Congregation B'Nai Israel has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m166821) HM
93 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Group 14621 — 633 — Deaf Education
On St. Paul Street at Saranac Street, on the left when traveling north on St. Paul Street.
Deaf Education Western New York Institution For Deaf Mutes est. 1876 downtown Rochester. Relocated here 1878. Renamed in 1920 Rochester School For The Deaf Map (db m166820) HM
94 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, High Falls — Pont de Rennes Pedestrian Bridge — Historic Marker — (Formerly Platt Street Bridge) —
Near Platt St.
Historic Marker Pont de Rennes Pedestrian Bridge (Formerly Platt Street Bridge) Originally Built - 1891 Rochester Bridge and Iron Works Converted to Pedestrian Mall - 1980Map (db m55773) HM
95 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, High Falls — Welcome to the High Falls — A New York State Heritage Area
Near Commercial Street at Brown's Race.
The City of Rochester grew around the unique feature of four water falls and their potential to generate hydro-power. The High Falls of the Genesee River, with a drop of 96 feet, was recognized as early as 1807 as having the potential to . . . Map (db m64529) HM
96 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Highland — Anna Murray Douglass — 1813 — 1882 — Wife & Mother —
Wife of Abolitionist Frederick Douglass and mother of his five children. Anna was born free and encouraged Frederick to seek his own freedom. She was a co-conductor on the Underground Railroad here in Rochester, NY. She was a prominent . . . Map (db m239862) HM
97 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Highland — 601 — Baker Field
On East River Road, 1.2 miles west of Bastian Road, on the left when traveling west.
Baker Field From April-December 1918, U.S. Army School of Aerial Photography was located on this site. Trained aerial photographers for WWI. Map (db m166823) HM
98 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Highland — Bausch & Lomb Riverside Park — Empires in America/Securing Western New York/Elmwood Avenue Bridge
Near Wilson Boulevard at Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Empires in America After Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492, European invaders claimed it for themselves. By the middle of the eighteenth century, France, England, and Spain claimed possession of most of the North American . . . Map (db m131876) HM
99 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Highland — Civil War Memorial in Mount Hope Cemetery
Near Mount Hope Avenue.
This memorial has no identifying text other than a short excerpt from Theodore O'Hara's poem, Bivouac of the Dead On Fame's eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards with solemn round the bivouac of the . . . Map (db m70733) WM
100 New York, Monroe County, Rochester, Highland — Curtis Point
Near Moore Road.
Dedicated by the County of Monroe and the City of Rochester in honor of Ted Curtis Visionary advocate for the City of Rochester, the Genesee River and the Erie Canal 14 July 2011 On the 20th anniversary of the Corn Hill Waterfront & . . . Map (db m57771) HM

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