The Cascade District was a manufacturing area with blocks of factories and warehouses. Prior to the construction of Interstate 490 and the Inner Loop, the area adjoined the historic Corn Hill neighborhood where many of the business owners had residences. Today, parts of the Cascade District are included with Corn Hill in the Third Ward Historic District.
Today, this mixed commercial-residential downtown neighborhood is known for its soaring loft apartments, such as the Knowlton Building, Buckingham Commons, and others. Plymouth Terrace - a row of townhouses, retail space, and a new post office - was completed in 2013 and has successfully drawn homeowners to what was primarily a rental market. At the moment (2014), the historic North Washington Rowhouses are currently for sale. There is also a small green space in the form of Streb Park.
Establishments 25 North Dance Academy Advantage Federal Credit Union Advanced Language Translation Inc. ALT Translations, LLC. Bread & Water Theatre Bridge Square Building Cascade Fine Wine & Liquor Central Church of Christ Dressed N Style Boutique European Salon and Barber by Senada Makeway Netsville - An internet property management company Nothnagle Realtors - headquarters Passero Associates Rochester Art Supply Tango Cafe US Post Office Metro Station - 116 W.
Main Zea Proukou PLLC Links City Master Plan - See page 20 (huge 41MB PDF download) Neighborhood Profile on Property Source Description and map on Wikimapia.org Map on City-Data.com