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State and Local Leaders Celebrate Completion of Rundel Library North Terrace Project
to enjoy Downtown programming Authority of the State of New York, and many others, we are able to increase … of the beautiful Genesee River that runs through the heart of downtown Rochester,” said Empire State Development … and families to enjoy our historical infrastructure along the Erie Canal. Located in the heart of Downtown …
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Historic Preservation - The Rochester Preservation Ordinance
on a smaller scale, but with equally impressive detail. Grove Place: Established 1971. A downtown …, this district south of downtown includes the Frederick Law Olmsted designed Highland Park, and the nation's … Ward: Established 1977. The "stuffed shirt" neighborhood just outside downtown where merchants …
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The Promenade at Erie Harbor
Recreation Trail, with connections to downtown, neighborhoods, and regional and state-wide trails. About … in the heart of downtown Rochester. The raceway dates back to the early 1800s and continues to function today … remaining raceway from Rochester’s early industrial days that still flows in downtown. Several man-made …
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Aqueduct Reimagined and Riverfront Promenades
place while improving connectivity Downtown along the riverfront. This will be accomplished through … to make this project a reality and reshape our Downtown for generations. For more information visit …
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Corn Hill Landing
section of downtown, Corn Hill Landing is a fantastic scenic recreational area with something for everyone … of the river and downtown. Corn Hill Landing also features a promenade equipped with seating areas and a public …
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News Release - City Seeks Consultant to Begin ROC the Riverway Aqueduct Reimagined Project
as the centerpiece of a Downtown that once again embraces the potential of the Genesee River to help us create more … span the river between Downtown’s two largest visitor and entertainment venues, the Blue Cross Arena …
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Southeast Neighborhoods - Culver University East
in the early 19th century. The vision of a tree-lined boulevard of beauty leading away from downtown Rochester … chestnut trees from a wooden Liberty Pole downtown to his home on East Avenue and nailed up streets signs …
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park Playground Renovation
renewal. As the Inner Loop swept through downtown, it severed the connections between downtown …
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Historic Rochester
, which are accessible to the public. The local history and genealogy section of the downtown Central …
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Community Conversion: Broad Street Bridge Past and Present
, the bridge crossing the Genesse River Downtown has had many uses, from the Erie Canal aqueduct, to subway …
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Lower Gorge of the Genesee--Natural Wonder in the Heart of the City
! Just downriver from the better known High Falls area downtown, the Lower Gorge boasts stunning cascades …
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News Release – Mayor Breaks Ground on Aqueduct District Street Improvements
along the Genesee River and in our Downtown a priority.” The project includes Aqueduct Street, Bank …
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Olmsted's Parks
by the river's course through the city, from the rolling topography south of downtown, which he called …
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Phillis Wheatley Community Library to Celebrate 50 Years
also designed the Liberty Pole in Downtown Rochester, the Temple Sinai in Brighton and other iconic …
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News Release - City Unveils Iroquois Creation Story Mural at the Floreano Convention Center
such a beautiful new focal point right here in the heart of our downtown honoring the legacy of the Iroquois.” “It …
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Erie Canal: The One and Only
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
been at its current site, 280 North Union Street, less than a mile from downtown. While the Market …
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Erie Lackawanna Rails-to-Trails Pedestrian Bridge
the Genesee River approximately 1.5 miles south of downtown Rochester, linking the east and west banks …
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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 …
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Southwest Neighborhoods - High Falls
Gothic building (1873) to provide high-pressure fire fighting water and hydraulic power for downtown …