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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PA0_crossing-the-river-by-ferry_Rochester-NY.html
Native Americans and early French explorers traveled by canoe and used Irondequoit Bay as the entrance to Genesee Country. Since the river was the easiest way of shipping goods to the lake, Canandaigua merchants commissioned Oliver Culver (in 1803…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P9Q_the-village-of-charlotte_Rochester-NY.html
Mark Twain is reported to have said that Rochester was noted for having a village six miles to its north that was named "CHAR-lotte," but the inhabitants call it Char-LOTT. However it is pronounced, the importance of Charlotte has been interwined …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P9F_champion-of-the-genesee-river-a-beacon-of-knowledge_Rochester-NY.html
"Champion of the Genesee River" [west side] Bill Davis was born May 6, 1918 in Plymouth, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Penn State University as an industrial engineer and came to Rochester in 1939 where he worked for the Eastman Kodak Company. H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P8H_stutson-street-bridge_Rochester-NY.html
Twin brothers James and Joseph Stutson came to Rochester in 1822 and operated hotels in downtown Rochesterville and at Hanford Landing. In 1850, they bought the Commercial Hotel in Charlotte and renamed it "Stutson House." It was located at the no…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P8A_irondequoit-and-its-waterfront_Rochester-NY.html
Although most of the commercial activity took place on the west bank, Irondequoit rivaled Charlotte as a summer resort. At the north end of Irondequoit Bay was Sea Breeze with its docks, hotels and amusement park. Also on the bay were the Newport …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P6R_port-of-the-genesee-new-york_Rochester-NY.html
Port of the Genesee, New York. Original artwork by Christopher Blossom. Oil on Canvas 34" x 60" Commissioned by the law firm of Harris Beach and Wilcox. The Story of the Painting In 1990, the law firm of Harris Beach and Wilcox commissioned marine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P5X_charlotte-genesee-lighthouse_Rochester-NY.html
A Strategic Location Charlotte was once a bustling commercial shipping port, the destination of sidewheelers and sailing vessels unloading supplies for a growing city and loading products from the region. Today the harbor is still an important hub…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P5J_lighthouses_Rochester-NY.html
Immediately after the War of 1812, there was a brisk and increased trade with Canada. In 1822, a lighthouse and two-room keeper's house were built on the bluff. In 1829, two piers were built to channel the river. A new wooden lighthouse was built …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P4A_resort-area_Rochester-NY.html
Charlotte was not only an important commercial port, but it was also a renowned recreational area. Three railroads and an electric trolley brought countless passengers to the lakeshore. People came from as far away as Pittsburgh and Oswego. Hotels…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P3N_war-of-1812_Rochester-NY.html
The United States declared war on Great Britain in June of 1812. The British Navy visited the Genesee River four times during that war. Although sparsely populated, Charlotte's port trade with Canada and its stocked warehouses made it a prime targ…
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