Rochester’s Great Flood(s)
With all of the recent flooding in our area, RocSubway reader Michael Delaney wrote in and suggested, “a great idea for an article would be about the history of flooding in Rochester and the civil...
View ArticleRochester’s Mercury Statue, Up Close and Personal
On Facebook last week I shared an old photo of Rochester’s iconic Mercury statue as it was being removed from its original perch atop the Kimball Tobacco Factory in 1951. The factory was demolished to...
View ArticleCity of Rochester Seeks Food Truck Feedback
Last week I grabbed lunch at Pizza Stop – one of my absolute, hands down, favorite food joints in Rochester. After placing my order and (stepping promptly to the right) I noticed a petition* taped to...
View ArticleReimagining Rochester’s Underground
The abandoned subway tunnel beneath Rochester’s Broad Street has become one of the most popular sites for students of architecture and design to test their creative chops. You may remember the ROC Low...
View ArticleRochester Subway Tunnel To Be Sealed Off By Luxury Apartments
By Mike Governale Several years ago the west end of Rochester’s abandoned subway tunnel was filled as part of the Broad Street Improvement Project. Now a planned downtown development could permanently...
View ArticleFilling In: Midtown… Parcel 5
By Matthew Denker As some of you may or may not know, the city recently released a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of another piece of the Midtown site. Parcel 5 , the site in...
View ArticleSee Ya Later Inner Loop. Hello, Inner Horseshoe?
By Mike Governale Google Maps updated their view of Rochester this week. Notice anything different? Let’s zoom in on that visual a bit… That’s right. The east side of the Inner Loop has been replaced...
View ArticleCity of Rochester Now Seeking Proposals for Main Street Bus Shelters
Story via Reconnect Rochester. Submit your story today. The City of Rochester has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) to adaptively reuse, redevelop, and operate five former bus shelters on Main...
View Articlepssst… Flash Mob!
By Mike Governale Have you ever done something so crazy you started to question your own sanity? A few weeks ago a little voice inside my head said, “DUDE, you should totally organize a flash mob!”...
View ArticleMeet Rochester Artist and Craftsman, Scott Grove
By Mike Governale On my almost daily walk along State and Main streets I’ve often noticed this boom lift blocking the sidewalks around the Powers Building . I’ve never given it much thought. I just...
View ArticleView of Downtown Rochester from Kodak Tower
By Mike Governale Here is a neat view I came across while rummaging around in the Local History Department at the Rochester Public Library. The image is of State Street with downtown Rochester in the...
View ArticleLost Drawings of Rochester Savings Bank; 14-Stories Tall?
By Mike Governale Last week Justin Schmidt sent us this incredible old illustration of Rochester Savings Bank. Justin writes, “I thought you would enjoy this; in my collection of Rochester ephemera, I...
View ArticleReplica Rochester Landmarks
By Mike Governale Searching for the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season? How about an itty bitty version of Kodak tower? ReplicaBuildings.com manufactures replica scale models of famous...
View ArticleDowntown Model Train Display Restored; PLUS a Peek at The Metropolitan
The following story was submitted by Gallina Development Corp.. Submit your story today. Gallina Development , with the help of the Rochester Model Railroad Club , has restored a favorite old model...
View ArticleInside 65-67 Chestnut St. – Old Hotel Richford
The following story was submitted by ThisApparatusMustBeUnearthed.com Since I’ve lived downtown I’ve had my eyes on this building. Not for much good reason except that it was there, and waiting. But...
View ArticleWith an Increase in Carjackings, Is Rochester Still Safe to Drive?
There is some unfortunate news regarding driving in Rochester, New York. The police and media have reported an increase in carjackings, and if you’re a driver you know that’s trouble. Carjackers are...
View ArticleHow to Help Small Rochester Businesses
Helping Rochester small businesses is an easy way to give back to your community. During the cold winter, many families struggle to heat their homes and put good food on the table. Read along to find...
View ArticleFinding Green in Rochester: Landscaping and Nurseries
For homeowners living in and around the Rochester area, there are plenty of options available when plants, lawn, and garden care needs arise. Local landscaping professionals, greenhouses, and nurseries...
View ArticlePlanning a Weekend in Rochester? Here Are 3 Shops to Check Out
If you are planning on visiting Rochester soon, there are three shops that you will want to make sure that you visit. Rochester is a great place to visit and there is a lot to do. There are plenty of...
View Article7 Things to Know Before Moving to Rochester, NY
Rochester is a beautiful and charming city based in Upstate New York. It’s a destination steeped in culture featuring museums, art galleries, performance arts, jazz music, and education, and is known...
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