City of Rochester
News Release
(Monday, June 17, 2019) - City Councilmember Mitch Gruber will be joined by City Historian Christine L. Ridarsky and Rochester Institute of Technology Asst. Professor of History Michael Brown to discuss the evolution of the iconic Broad Street Bridge, 6 p.m., Wed., June 19 at the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Central Library 115 South Ave.
Built in 1842, the bridge crossing the Genesse River Downtown has had many uses, from the Erie Canal aqueduct, to subway tunnel, to graffiti art gallery, to ROC The Riverway project. The free event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided.
# # #
News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer Jessica Alaimo at 428-7135.