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Founded August 1789 by Captain Simon Stone and Lieutenant Israel Stone
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Resort hotel on stage route and near old lock 62 on the original Erie Canal renowned for sulphur springs nearby
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12XP_phoenix-hotel_Pittsford-NY.html
Federal style inn built about 1812 to serve Erie Canal and turnpike trade. Restored in 1967
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"The Great Embankment" completed 1822 is one mile long, 70 feet high across Irondequoit Creek Valley
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12XL_district-1_Pittsford-NY.html
First school house in Monroe County was erected on this site in 1794. John Barrows was first teacher.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12X3_erie-canal_Pittsford-NY.html
Begun 1817, completed 1825. Enlarged 1850's and early 1900's. This section opened 1822, making Pittsford an active commercial port.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12X2_portage-trail_Rochester-NY.html
Past this spot ran the portage trail from Irondequoit Bay to Red Creek in Genesee Valley Park.Its eastern end was at the Indian Landing. The portage followed the direction of Highland Avenue and skirted the base of Mt. Hope. It formed the part of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12X1_widewaters-field_Rochester-NY.html
These stones from the first aqueduct and the locks were set October 30, 1926 at the eastern widewaters to commemorate the first centenary of the Erie Canal presented to the City of Rochester
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Cobbs Hill ParkPublic land first acquired for the city's second distributing reservoir. Completed 1908. Capacity 144,000,000 Gallons. George Eastman donated land along Culver Road 1909 and with the financial help of other citizens the city purchas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12P6_county-of-monroe_Rochester-NY.html
Created February 23, 1821 - Named for James MonroeBorn April 28, 1758, Virginia - Died July 4, 1831, New YorkMajor in the American Revolution - Senator from VirginiaUnited States Minister to France and EnglandTwice Governor of Virginia - Secretary…