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ROC The Riverway Weekend
River to Lock 33 on the Erie Canal! While aboard you will learn about the historical significance … is a live guided narration about how the river and canal made Rochester the Young Lion of the West as well … as interesting sites along the way. A highlight of this cruise will be a stunning view of downtown Rochester …
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Genesee Riverway Trail
River. It extends through the scenic, historic and cultural heart of Rochester, from the Erie Canal … Rochester. When viewing this page on your smart phone uses the “What’s Nearby” button to locate a trail … waterfalls, eight pedestrian bridges, and eleven parks, including four historic parks designed by Frederick …
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State and Local Leaders Celebrate Completion of Rundel Library North Terrace Project
City of Rochester News Release State and Local Leaders … of the beautiful Genesee River that runs through the heart of downtown Rochester,” said Empire State Development … President and CEO Hope Knight. “This multi-purposed addition to the historic building will serve as yet …
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Heritage Trail
in downtown Rochester on The Heritage Trail, a 1.25-mile long walking path that leads visitors to 15 points … of historical significance. This self-guided tour follows an 8” wide line of either granite or blue paint … on city sidewalks, along the way visitors will find historical markers, plaques, and interpretive signs …
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Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul awarded the City of Rochester $10 … & 224 - 226 East Main Street Redevelop four, historic mixed-use buildings that have been a blight … on the urban landscape for nearly four decades. This is an extensive historic renovation that will also strive …
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News Release - Mayor Marks Start of “Aqueduct Reimagined”
City of Rochester News Release (Tuesday, April 12, 2022 …) – The City of Rochester was established and flourished at the confluence of the Genesee River and Erie Canal …. The historic assets remain – miles of downtown riverfront, the Genesee Riverway Trail, and the remnants …
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News Release - City Unveils Iroquois Creation Story Mural at the Floreano Convention Center
City of Rochester News Release (Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 … has been a joy and a privilege to work with the City of Rochester to achieve success in placing … of the Seneca Nation of Indians. He is also the Historic Site Manager of Ganondagan State Historic Site …
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Downtown Energy
Downtown lunch walk Downtown Rochester bustles …, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), the Rochester Red Wings Triple-A baseball team and the world … calling downtown home. Rochester’s rich history has bestowed our cityscape with a vast inventory …
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News Release - Mayor Warren Names DRHS Building to Honor City Council President Loretta C. Scott
City of Rochester News Release (Monday, November 8, 2021 … Scott is an unwavering champion for the children and families of Rochester,” said Mayor Warren. “This … on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in 1916 and 1917. It was commissioned by Eastman …
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Corn Hill Landing
. It is nestled in the heart of Corn Hill, one of Rochester's most historically rich neighborhoods. Trails …Location Exchange St. and S. Plymouth Ave. Rochester, NY …
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News Release – Mayor Breaks Ground on Aqueduct District Street Improvements
City of Rochester News Release (Tuesday, April 25, 2023 …, formerly the site of Child’s Basin, was the busiest point along the Erie Canal within Rochester,” said … of the district and will be clad with stone pavers to celebrate the historic nature of the site. Redevelopment …
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Project Labor Agreement - Midtown Development
partners have have established historic Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) with local trade unions that are … place in the city, including the Midtown Rochester Rising Development. Under these agreements, trade …