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Few sights are more familiar to the Rochesterian than the Liberty Pole. A central spot of celebration and of protest, people have loved and hated this iconic structure since it was erected in 1965. However, this famous Liberty Pole was not the first liberty pole to stand on this spot. Apparently it’s the third, albeit…
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When Rochester was first a young settlement, its citizens relied on a number of springs for their fresh water needs. One of the most important early springs was located within the original 100-Acre tract, the area which was destined to become the bustling heart of Rochester. For many years, the spring was enjoyed by local…
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When the ancestors of those old familiar claw machine games first started appearing in druggist’s shops in the 1930s, Rochester reacted poorly. Customarily a town that cracked down hard on gambling and vice, the City of Rochester was concerned these nickel-hungry devices were gambling at best, outright theft at worst. This dude, Chief of Police…
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This is the story of one small area’s evolution. A busy riverfront of the Genesee, where river met canal met mill race. Eventually added to the mix subways, and railroads, and highways… It was a busy and ever-evolving area, suffice to say. The weighlock was located on the east side of the Genesee River, alongside…
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While I was researching another topic, I came across these photos of a diver in old-school diving gear working in the Genesee river. There were only two photos in the collection, but my curiosity was piqued! I wanted to know more! So I did a bit of a deep dive on this guy–pun intended! Haha!…
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Hello! This is the first post in my new blog about Rochester, NY history. The “little” history. The history of buildings and houses that disappeared long ago, the people that worked and lived in them, waterways and springs that are now buried below the ground, trolley loops and unrealized street extensions, things of that sort. …
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