[PDF] Rochester Through Time eBook

Author : Mary Hasek Grenier
Publisher :
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 16,53 MB
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781635000221

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"Rochester is a waterborne city. The beauty and potential power of the Genesee River's Upper and Lower Falls drew co-founders Nathaniel Rochester, William Fitzhugh and Charles Carroll to this Seneca-inhabited region in the early 1800s. The two falls spurred local industrial development, while the addition of the Erie Canal in 1825 connected the nascent village to cities across the country and expanded its market, making Rochester one of America's first boom towns.Established as a city in 1834, Rochester has since reinvented itself on a number of occasions, earning a series of reputations ranging from the "Flour City" to the "World Image Center."Mary Hasek Grenier and Emily C. Morry, PhD, both graduates of the University of Rochester, in collaboration with the Office of the City Historian, have compiled a unique visual documentation of Rochester's evolution. Rochester Through Time highlights the natural resources that shaped the city's founding, the historic figures who influenced its development and the resourceful residents who point toward the promise of its future."

Author : Robert Turcan
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,24 MB
Release : 2011-05-15
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1445630516

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This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Rochester has changed and developed over the last century.

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 39,22 MB
Release : 2007-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1618586750

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From White Hots to the Garbage Plate, Wegman's to Bill Gray's, Historic Photos of Rochester is a photographic history collected from the areas top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book shows the historical growth from the mid 1800's to the late 1900's of ?the Flour City? in stunning black and white photography. The book follows life, government, events and people important to Rochester and the building of this unique city. Spanning over two centuries and two hundred photographs, this is a must have for any long-time resident or history lover of Rochester!

Author : Donovan A. Shilling
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 25,39 MB
Release : 2001-07-10
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1439628181

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Downtown Rochester is defined by Main Street, State Street, and the major crossroads of those streets. It is the core of one of New York State's most important cities. Rochester's Downtown recaptures the golden era when downtown bloomed as a mecca for daytime workers and shoppers and for an evening's entertainment at vibrant social centers. Rochester's Downtown celebrates the people of this great city as they progress from their early beginnings to create a dynamic business center. This excellent collection of images regenerates the excitement of riding the trolley, of watching a movie at the Palace or the Capitol, of window-shopping at the Duffy-Powers Store, and of tasting frosted malteds at Sibley's or warm doughnuts from the Mayflower Donut Shop or spoonfuls of roasted peanuts from Mr. Peanut Man. The narrative recalls Scrantom's as the place to buy books, Neisner's having the latest 78-rpm records, McCurdy's and Edward's with their special holiday displays, Eddie's Chop House for memorable dinners, and the Century Sweet Shop for after-theater sundaes.

Author : Jessica Bonadio
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,45 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN :

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Embark on an exciting and educational adventure through the rich history of Rochester, New York. Step back in time as we explore the geological wonders that molded Rochester's landscape, from ancient glaciers to breathtaking waterfalls. Learn about the variety of cultures that have called Rochester home, from the proud Seneca to the tenacious colonists. Meet the visionaries who paved the way for Rochester's success. Wander through the pages as we explore the skyline's iconic landmarks and significant buildings, each with their own tale to tell.

Author : Michael T. Keene
Publisher : History Press (SC)
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781609491901

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Born from the chilly waters of Lake Ontario and the Genesee River, Rochester, New York, has been the cradle of the modern spiritualist an anti-Masonic movements and religious sects and communes. This unusual history has given rise to strange legends and shrouded the city in mystery. Was the corner of Main and Elm Streets--McCurdy's Department Store--cursed? Who was Captain William Morgan, and why did he suddenly disappear? What stories lie behind Rochester's first murder and the execution of William Lyman's killer? What is hoodoo, and who is the Hoodoo Doctor? Native American tales, the history of the infamous Fox sisters and the secrets of the Freemasons are woven into these and other legends of Rochester

Author : Philip Macdougall
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 45,45 MB
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :

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Short Brothers was established in 1908, the first British aircraft manufacturer, with the company moving to Rochester during the early years of the First World War. At Rochester Shorts produced some of their most famous aircraft, beginning with a number of designs for the Royal Naval Air Service. During the inter-war years the company specialised in large flying boats, these undertaking pioneering flights while establishing a series of regular over water air routes operated by Imperial Airways. At Rochester the Company designed and manufactured the Stirling bomber and Sunderland flying boat. Short Brothers: the Rochester Years not only looks at the development of those aircraft, but is a fascinating account of the early years of long-distance aviation and the airmen that used the River Medway at Rochester as a launch pad for flights of hitherto undreamed of distances.