Producing various meat products since 1880. Famous for Rochester’s curious alternative to normal hot dogs, the white hot. Originally conceived sometime in the 1920s in our German American community, it has since become a staple for sporting events and backyard barbecues across Western New York.
The Irondequoit Bay
The original mouth of the Genesee River until glacial debris forced the river to cut its newer northward path, creating our several waterfalls. I spent several summers canoeing, kayaking, and sailing on this wonderful calm water body.
Genesee Valley Park
One of our six Olmsted designed parks. There were further plans after the initial designs were completed in the early 1890s to expand our system even further. Unfortunately with Olmsted’s passing in 1903 and lack of city funding, the park system has remained as it was originally designed.
Rochester, Kent
Our homonym British cousin, and also located on a River. This now village of 27,000 has existed in some form or another since before the time of Christ, with a few buildings that are a thousand years old.
Park Avenue Arts Festival
Now in its 36th year, it is a yearly end of summer tradition the first weekend of August for my family…and I am sure many others.
Cab Calloway (1907-1994)
One of the Jazz greats. Although he honed his skill in Baltimore and the Cotton Club with The Duke, he is a Rochesterian.
Mounted Police
Not solely a Rochester thing, but I look forward each summer to seeing these majestic animals patrolling the streets during our many festivals.
(Source: 13nov75)
Albert Paley
Master metal smith from his gates, towers, and furniture his work throughout the decades has always been a source of pride and inspiration for his fellow Rochesterians. Have you seen his gate for the St Louis Zoo?
Triphammer Forge
Built in 1816, after a fire in 1977 the massive water wheel and basement catacombs were re-discovered. One of the earliest remnants of Rochester’s amazing water-powered industry.
Its been slowly, but surely becoming more real. Here’s hoping it comes to fruition in the next few years!
