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Erie Canal: The One and Only
River is what turned Rochester from a frontier outpost to a buzzing young community. But it was the Erie … Canal that transformed Rochester into "The Young Lion of the West." Completed in 1825 after a Herculean … vessels --the canal ceased to course through the heart of downtown Rochester; the amazing aqueduct over …
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Public Market - Well Over a Century of Service
the village of Rochester only had a few thousand residents and the municipal market was built partially over … Market, Rochester's first major civic undertaking, built on the river's east side between the Andrews … in the community also inspires historic preservation--because the historic elements of the Market are key to making …
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Port of Rochester - A Port of Opportunity
Port of Rochester - A Port of Opportunity …Welcome to the Port of Rochester; Welcome to the Port … of Opportunity! The Port of Rochester is located on Lake Ontario where the Genesee River meets the lake, about 9 …
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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 …
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Black Heritage Month
historic and diverse communities. Currently, he chairs the board of the Rochester Economic Development … City of Rochester Black Heritage Gala: The Art of Blackness Tickets on sale online or can be purchased … at City Hall Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center 6 p.m. Friday, June 14 Juneteenth …
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Rochester Bike Week 2023
Rochester Bike Week 2023 … be found at: reconnectrochester.org/bikeweek The cycling season in Rochester continues with Bike Week 2023 … and skill levels. The purpose is to celebrate biking in the Rochester area and expand the use of bikes …
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Rochester Walks! - Neighborhood Walking Routes and Clubs
Rochester Walks! - Neighborhood Walking Routes and Clubs …! Rochester Walks is a City of Rochester initiative aimed at getting Rochester residents walking, moving …, and becoming more physically active. With a grant from the New York State Department of Health, Rochester …
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Visiting Mount Hope
Policy for Mount Hope Cemetery General Information Mount Hope Cemetery 1133 Mt. Hope Avenue Rochester … reservation and may be designed for a variety of interests (garden clubs, historical societies and social …