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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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Highland Park
as the home of Rochester's famous Lilac Festival, Highland Park has a history as colorful as its 500 varieties … Highland Park's collection of lilacs in full bloom. While located in the City of Rochester's southeast … is actually a completely planned--and planted--arboretum or "tree garden." Learn more about Rochester's other …
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Frederick Douglass Bicentennial
and legacy of Rochester's favorite son, legendary social reformer Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass … is one of the greatest historical figures of all time. His leadership of the abolitionist movement … in Rochester and beyond. -Mayor Lovely A. Warren The Year of Frederick Douglass proclamation was delivered …
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Edgerton Model Railroad Room - A Community Treasure
Within the city's Edgerton R-Center is an historic … model train room that dates back to 1950. The dazzling displays deftly depict Rochester and many of its … Room was created at the tail end of Rochester and America's bustling train travel era. Although trains …