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Lovin' Cup

Lovin Cup Bar - photo by darrenKemp Lovin Cup Wine Rack - photo by darrenKemp Lovin' Cup is a coffee shop, bar, and music bistro located at Park Point at RIT. It features coffee drinks, soups/salads/sandwiches, beers and wines, and live music many nights. Lovin' Cup features a constantly changing events schedule. Some recurring events include Tuesday night open mic night, which often features a lot of good local comedians and musicians. Lovin' Cup also is hosting their 5th annual Lovin' Cup Idol competition, which features local Rochester singing talent. They accept RIT's Tiger Bucks as payment. Opened in September 2008.

Brown Square

State Street, looking towards the High Falls District. (Sept. 2012) Brown Square is a neighborhood in Rochester's Northwest Quadrant. It is a mix of commercial, residential, and light industry. Brown Square Park is its green space. It was settled by Italian, German, Irish, and Puerto Rican immigrants and remains a very diverse area. Considered part of the Crescent of Poverty, unfortunately. Establishments Located primarily on State Street. Food and Drink Di Paolo Baking Company DiPisa Old World Submarines Flat Iron Cafe Mexican Village Rocky's Sandra's Saloon Win Fa Market Zweigle's Industry Bryce and Doyle's Craftsmanship - Kitchen and bath remodeling Genesee Valley Metal Finishing Harmco Fastener - Construction supply Lifeline Tires Prodontic Laboratories Rochester Auto Glass & Mirror Rochester Plumbing Supply Rochester Welding Supply Corporation Retail A Gamers Nostalgia Chester's Broad Street Liquor Druk Spices Grocery Store Mad Flavors Clothing and Apparel My Hoan Jewelry Rochester Pawnbrokers, Inc. Sparky's Auto Sound and Electronics Services ABC School of Driving Advance Auto Sales and Services Burgos Income Tax Chester's Check Cashing Center Rochester Care Pharmacy Valyceum Estates Other Center for Disability Rights Made on State Rochester Animal Control Center Sahlen's Stadium Links Map Neighborhood profile from Celebrate City Living Neighborhood profile from City of Rochester Neighborhood profile from Rochester City Living

Highland Cemetery

RMSC investigators excavate grave site. Image credit: cropped copy of photo by Michael Schwarz from the Times-Union Every spring Rochesterians gather for the Lilac Festival in Highland Park, blissfully unaware of the history contained in the grounds they tread. That there had once been a Penitentiary centered on that land is news to most, as is the Almshouse and Insane Asylum that followed it down South Avenue from Highland Ave. However, what was once on this land is hardly worth mention in comparison to what remains in this land. From the late 1800s through to July of 1984 this location has had a history of turning up its past. Prior to 1984 the tacit method of dealing with the bodies found here was to return them to the earth1, caskets and bones: shattered, mixed, and indistinguishable beneath the lilacs. When a bulldozer disinterred six skeletons while landscaping Highland Park in 1984, and then later six more were uncovered by rainstorms, an excavation was called for and led by RMSC. After just 22 days 305 graves were excavated. 296 were removed for relocation to Mt. Hope Cemetery, the remaining documented 19 were deemed to be buried deep enough so as not to be disturbed by the ongoing landscaping. However, the excavation performed by RMSC was far from complete. Test holes and analysis of the soil have shown the cemetery encompassing a far greater perimeter than taken into account by the scope of the excavation. Tread lightly. Memorial plaque as it exists today. The source of the bodies is believed to be from the Almshouse originally located on nearby grounds. No formal records of the burials exist, let alone a name for the cemetery, and the burial period arrived at by RMSC simply seems to have been pulled from a slim record of deaths at the Almshouse beginning and ending the years the state required its existence. It is also worth noting those records only cover 251 deaths, not accounting for the 305 confirmed graves, and what many more may lie beneath the unexcavated portions. It has been estimated that somewhere in the range of 600 - 700 bodies remain. Rochester History Vol. XLV: Life and Death in Nineteenth Century Rochester Map showing former buildings on this property, and the outline of the cemetery and its excavation toward the bottom right Article on the reburial of bodies, twenty years after originally being taken for examination Also see: Oddities 1The laying of a pipeline in the 1980s and plowing of a field by prisoners in the 1930s are two noteworthy instances.

Mount Morris

Mount Morris is a Town and Village in New York, south of Rochester in Livingston County. The Town was formed from the Town of Leicester in 1818 and the Village of Mount Morris was incorporated in 1835. It was then named after Robert Morris, the financier of the American Revolution. Attractions Abbey of the Genesee - Monk's Bread Store - 10 miles Letchworth State Park Mt. Morris Dam SUNY Geneseo - 9 miles Notes and References Citi-Data - detailed information and demographics. Home to Bob Lonsberry, radio broadcaster at WHAM 1180. Mt Morris Overview & Real Estate Listings from ZagPad

Greentopia Festival

The Greentopia Festival, presented by Monroe Community College, was Rochester and the Finger Lakes' celebration of the green movement. The interactive festival was designed to exhibit what the region is doing to help the environment and explore healthier ways of living as individuals and as a community. Businesses and organizations showcased their products and programs designed to promote sustainability. Everything at the festival that could be recycled was recycled, including plastic utensils, napkins, and food scraps. Incentives were provided to attendees arriving in green modes of transportation. Greentopia was first held as a two-day festival in the High Falls District in 2011. For their second year they have expanded considerably to include a film festival, art exhibits, and a conference on innovation. The last festival appears to have been held in 2015. Greentopia the organization now does other events. From the Website Greentopia 2012 is a week-long celebration of inspiration through art, music, organic and locally grown food and beverages, ideas and activism. The expanded event will contain four programmatic aspects, which include Greentopia | INNOVATION, Greentopia | FILM, Greentopia | MUSIC and Greentopia | ECOFEST. In its first year the event drew between 18-20,000 people to the historic High Falls district. Through how-to workshops and cutting-edge films, visitors learned about big green ideas and how to apply them creatively in everyday life. There are special family activities, a community recycled art installation, mouthwatering organic and local food and beverages, and all kinds of live music. Past Eco-Fest Exhibitors and Vendors (Select) Art installation made out of Styrofoam packaging. Food court Abundance Cooperative Market African Presents Arista Power Batavia Turf Bona Fide Coffee Carlson Metro Center YMCA EvenOdd Creative Foodlink Harley School Harris Seeds Hip Green Pet Kingdom Ventures Landmark Society Lollypop Farm Lori's Natural Foods Midtown Athletic Club Monroe Community College Monroe County Mud Creek Farm Muesli Fusion NeighborWorks Rochester One World Goods R Community Bikes Rochester Folk Art Guild Rochester Gas & Electric Rochester Greenovation Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester Museum and Science Center Rochester Regional Community Design Center Rolling Thunder Seneca Park Zoo Snow Daze WXXI Wegmans All participants were screened for their commitment to sustainable business practices.

Avalon Suites

View from street Avalon Corporate Suites provides short-term furnished apartment rentals for those visiting the Rochester area. They are located in the far south west of Webster. Amenities Wi-Fi Cable TV Heat/AC Washer/Dryer in each building Dishes/Cooking Utensils/Linens Off-street Private Parking Next to County Park with hiking trails, kids play area, and picnic area

Owasco Lake

Owasco Lake is the sixth largest and third easternmost of the Finger Lakes located about 65 miles east-southeast of Rochester via I-90 and Routes 5 and 20. The City of Auburn is at its northernmost end and the Village of Moravia lies in the south. Both take their drinking water from the lake. Excerpt from "Persons, Places and Things In the Finger Lakes Region" by Emerson Klees1 The name "Owasco" is derived from the Indian word "Wasco" which means "outlet" or "floating bridge." A second derivation of the name is from the Indian word "Osco" that means "crossing place." Owasco Lake, smallest of the six major Finger Lakes, is 11.1 miles l.ong, 1.3 miles wide at its widest point, and has an average width of .9 mile. It is 177 feet deep at its deepest point, has a volume of 212 billion gallons, an has a watershed of 208 squae. miles. The lake is 710 feet above sea level. Owasco is a good trout fishing lake. The earliest inhabitants of the region were the mound builders, or Alleghans, who preceded the Iroquois Confederacy. The Alleghans built their large fortress of Osco on the present site of Fort Hill cemetery in the City of Auburn. They built an earthen altar for the worship of the sun within the walls of the fortress and mounds for the burial of their dead outside the walls. The Alleghans were driven from the region during the thirteenth century by the Cayugas. Wasco was located at the junction of two Iroquois Indian trails, just as Auburn is located at the junction of Routes 5 and 20 today. The Erie Canal, about ten miles north of Auburn, was completed in 1825. A canal was planned to link Auburn with the Erie Canal, and a dam was built across the outlet in 1835 as a first step in the construction of a canal. The canal was never built; however, the Syracuse and Auburn Railroad was built in 1838, and Auburn was linked by railroad to Rochester in 1841. In 1869, rail was laid from Fair Haven on Lake Ontario to Sayre, Pennsylvania, along the west shore of Owasco Lake. The line eventually became part of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Notes and References Wikipedia Article Owasco Lake, photos and description on the commercial website NYFalls.com (Rochester based) http://www.fingerlakes.com/owasco.htm Owasco] on FingerLakes.com Fishing Lake Owasco on GORP.Away.com Owasco with the System on OurLake.org 1Amazon.com Listing

Avalon Corporate Suites

View from street Avalon Corporate Suites provides comfortable short-term furnished apartment rentals for those visiting the Rochester area. They are located in the far south west of Webster. Amenities Wi-Fi Cable TV Heat/AC Washer/Dryer in each building Dishes/Cooking Utensils/Linens Off-street Private Parking Next to County Park with hiking trails, kids play area, and picnic area

Canoe and Kayak

Spending time in a canoe or kayak is one of many outdoor activities available in the Rochester area. Locations Irondequoit Bay - There are places at the South end of the bay where you can rent kayaks. The bay is large and fun to explore. There is wildlife to be seen or you can explore the underside of the Irondequoit Bay Bridge. Pull up your kayak onto the docks and have a drink at one of the bayside establishments. You can choose whether to paddle North into Irondequoit Bay, or South into the wetlands of Irondequoit Creek. There you can paddle all the way up through the cattails to Ellison Park. Mendon Ponds - Has a convenient launch ramp. The two largest ponds are connected by a large pipe that boaters can use to pass from one to the other. Lock 32 Whitewater Kayaking Park is the only one of its kind in the country! Man-made and not dependent on dam releases, the Park was envisioned in 1996 by several kayaking enthusiasts. Their goal was to turn the Erie Canal spillway bed at that location into a whitewater playground. After four years of hard work by teams of volunteers, the course opened for its first full season in 2000. The designers constructed the Park to provide a controlled environment for students and also offer a challenging practice site for experienced kayakers. Genesee River and Erie Canal near Genesee Valley Park - This area has wonderful placid water and beautiful scenery along the shore. There is a convenient put-in available at the Genesee Waterways Center. Rentals Although canoe and kayak rental stores tend to be centered on a specific waterway, most offer foam block padding for your car to transport their crafts to other bodies of water. Other Resources Take A Paddle - Western New York Quiet Water for Canoes and Kayaks - A guidebook on where to paddle in the Rochester area. http://www.footprintpress.com In 2008 Families in Recovery held Paddle for Families as a benefit for children and others impacted by alcoholism.

Michelsen Building

The George J. Michelsen Building is an old factory in Group 14621 that once housed one of Rochester's longest-running family businesses. Founded in the 1860s, the Michelsens manufactured furniture. The move to Avenue D, chosen for its proximity to the railroad, was part of a decentralization effort. The Michelsen company survived until 1958, when it was purchased by Mangurian's. The Michelsen Building was revived in the 2010s by the Urban League of Rochester Economic Development Corp. and Edgemere Development as workforce apartments for households earning below 60% of the median area income. The project was completed in August 2015. There are 24 one- and two-bedroom units, along with tenant storage, onsite laundry, a computer lab, onsite parking, and building security. The El Camino Trail runs adjacent to the property. The four-story building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as one of only two remaining examples of early 20th-century industrial structures in the Group 14621 neighborhood, the other being the 1912 Hickey-Freeman building two blocks east on Avenue D. See also: Rochester Plumbing Supply Building Links Historical factories will be put to new use - Democrat and Chronicle (2014-04-19)

Geva Theatre

Geva Theater Exterior, looking across S. Clinton Ave., 6-2008 Geva Theatre Center is Rochester's leading professional theatre and the most attended regional theatre in New York State. Founded in 1972, Geva attracts over 174,000 patrons annually, including more than 16,000 students. Geva is located in downtown Rochester across from Washington Square Park and the Washington Square Parking Garage. The 552-seat Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage offers a wide variety of shows, from musicals to reinvigorated American and world classics. The Ron & Donna Fielding Nextstage, Geva's engaging 180-seat second stage, features fresh contemporary theatre and is home to Geva's newest endeavor, Geva Comedy Improv. The building also houses a cafe where wine, beer, coffee and desserts can be had before a show or at intermission. There is also a small theater-related gift shop, open during show times. For young people, Geva produces its Big Theatre for Little People series, with exciting, original theatre for audiences in grades K-8. Plays run throughout the year, typically for 4-6 week blocks. All of Geva's productions are rehearsed in Rochester. They draw upon the talent of the actors, directors, designers and writers from around the country, who are shaping the American theatre scene. In addition to serving the Rochester community through its Mainstage, Nextstage and Big Theatre for Little People productions, Geva also offers a wide variety of educational, outreach and literary programs designed to: enrich and deepen the theatre-going experience for their current audience; provide access and affordable theatre to the Rochester community including thousands of area students; develop new plays and playwrights; nurture the audiences and artists of the next generation. From the Mainstage to the Nextstage to the classroom and beyond, Geva Theatre Center is an active member of the Rochester community, offering a multitude of opportunities for their audience to get into the act. Geva sponsored Rochester TheatreFest in 2007 and 2008.

Edgerton Neighborhood

The Edgerton Neighborhood in the northwest section of Rochester, includes beautiful and distinctive older houses and apartment buildings, Jones Park and Edgerton Park, and the Edgerton Community Center at 41 Backus St. The neighborhood was named for Hiram Edgerton, a Rochester mayor in the early 1900's. References: Rochester City Living description Daily Record article About Edgerton

Bridges

Pedestrian Pont de Rennes (which spans High Falls) Sister Cities Pedestrian Bridge University of Rochester Footbridge Road Ballantyne Bridge Broad Street Bridge Fairport Erie Canal Liftbridge Freddie-Sue Bridge - pseudonym for Douglass- Anthony Douglass-Anthony Bridge - replaced Troup-Howell Driving Park Avenue Bridge - demolished in 1986 or 1989 Ford Street Bridge Hojack Swing Bridge Iron 'Spider' Bridge Irondequoit Bay Bridge Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge Patrick O'Rorke Bridge Stutson Street Bridge Troup-Howell Bridge - replaced by Douglass-Anthony Veterans Memorial Bridge - Route 104 over the Genesee River

Performance Paintball Park

Open 24 hours / 7 days a week for private parties - Reservations are required for Private Parties Tuesday - Friday: 2:00PM to 5:00PM - Public Play Times, no reservations are required Performance Paintball Park is a paintball facility in Rochester. They offer reservations for private parties, including bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthday parties and corporate events with no minimum number of players required. Walk-on play also available. The field is one acre in size with a multi level castle with a secret passageway, a two-story tower, and over 75 large bunkers to hide behind. The park also rents fully automatic paintball machine guns. The pro shop carries everything paintball-related and does repairs on all paintball products. It also carries soft tip and steel tip darts for league play. A very large selection of Airsoft guns and equipment. The store is also a fully stocked gun store, carrying shotguns for hunting and self defense, handguns, and their own custom New York State-compliant AR-15's and AR-10's.

Dog Parks

Official Locations Rocwiki Field Dog Sashimi Takahashi exploring Tryon Park. There are no official dog parks in our area, which is a real shame considering this article points out that approval for four parks has been granted by Monroe County Legislature, but no action has been taken (at the time the article was written) due to lack of sufficient private funds. On the other hand, the establishment of official dog parks might lead to a greater number of citations being issued to those who allow their dogs to wander our parks unleashed, which is common practice in Monroe County with little currently done to discourage it. You can contribute to the completion of this project at this site and find out about upcoming fundraisers. To keep up to date on the upcoming dog parks please join our group at this site. Unofficial Locations Despite there not being any official recognized areas, dog owners still tend to congregate throughout the county in certain areas. Below is a list of popular locations: In Ellison Park there seems to be an informal "Dog Beach" as visible on this satellite photo. In Mendon Ponds the beach area is always popular. Tryon Park has 82 acres of woods for your dog to run through. Cobbs Hill Park is also a popular destination. The beach at Durand-Eastman Park is a nice spot for a walk. Washington Grove is a small wooded area with loop paths and a great combination of flat paths surrounded by steep hills. It is at the end of Nunda Blvd off of Winton Road—it is the back end of Caobb's Hill Park. Here's a Google map. It has mostly people with dogs running free, watch out for the killjoys though.

Durand Eastman Golf Course

Durand Eastman is the crown jewel of the Monroe County golf courses. This golf course is located on the North side of Rochester, near the shores of Lake Ontario in Durand-Eastman Park. Although the course boasts an original design by Robert Trent Jones, many of his design features have been removed since the course was originally built in 1934. Reviews of the course are mixed. A Golf Digest review pointed out many problems with the course, while the user ratings on the Golf Digest site gave Durand Eastman a 3.5 out of 5, the 4th highest of public access golf courses within 25 miles of Downtown, higher than such courses as Brockport Country Club and Wild Wood Country Club. Bearing in mind that greens fees at Durand Eastman are less than half of these courses, it can be said that Durand is probably the best value for golf in Rochester. Durand Eastman has an impressive clubhouse, with pro shop, completed in Summer, 2004. The restaurant, Jack's Place, serves full meals as well as catered events. Affiliated with this public course is the independent Durand Eastman Golf Club or DEGC. It is one of the founding members of the Rochester District Golf Association (RDGA) and gives its members the benefits of being affiliated with the United States Golf Association USGA.

Publications

Publishers Gannett Local News, Inc Messenger Post Media - part of Gatehouse Media Millennium Publishing and the Rochester Media Network Open Letter Books Town Crier Newspapers University of Rochester Press Publications Rochester Life in the Finger Lakes magazine - Covering the 14-county Finger Lakes Region, including Rochester and Syracuse 55 PLUS Magazine - free, for Active Adults. (585) magazine - Greater Rochester's City-Regional Magazine about...time - Black interest Campus Times - University of Rochester student publication Canto Magazine - Art and literature Chabad Times - available as PDF Catholic Courier - focusing on the 12-county Diocese of Rochester City Newspaper Computer Link Magazine - free monthly computer events and information Crook Book News - Mug shots The Daily Record - legal and business news Democrat & Chronicle El Mensajero Católico - published by the Catholic Courier, but focusing on issues of importance in the Rochester-area Hispanic community, without regard to religion Explore Rochester - by Visit Rochester - free community promotional info Finger Lakes Times Finger Lakes Travel Guide - free annual tourism info Freetime Magazine - free biweekly events information Genesee Valley Parent Magazine - free monthly and an annual directory Genesee Valley Penny Saver Golf Week Rochester - weekly golf news and information - free Good News, The - bi-monthly local Christian newspaper in Western NY - free In Good Health - Rochester / Genesee Valley Health News - free Jewish Ledger Kodak Update Newsletter - Eastman Business Park neighborhood information Lake Affect Magazine - Published in Rochester since 1994 La Voz Magazine - bilingual monthly, free Le Mot Juste - Annual anthology of local poetry The Masonic Times - published by the Masonic Service Bureau of Rochester Messenger Post Newspapers - suburban news Minority Reporter - weekly African-American community newspaper Monroe Doctrine - MCC student publication Our Voice - African-American focus Petpalooza Magazine - free monthly Post - "We tell the hidden and untold stories of Rochester's innovators, artists, entrepreneurs, dreamers and doers." Reporter Magazine - published by RIT students RIT The University Magazine - mailed to RIT Alumni Rochester Bride and Groom - free source for wedding planning Rochester Business Journal - weekly newspaper Rochester Engineer - published by the Rochester Engineering Society Rochester Healthy Living - free monthly Rochester History Magazine - from the Rochester Historical Society Rochester Review - for UR students and alumni Rochester Teen Set Outsider - independent 'zine Rochester Wedding Rochester Woman Magazine - free monthly The Sonder Review - A literary and arts magazine The South Wedge Quarterly - published by the Business Assoc. of the South Wedge Sports & Leisure Magazine - free regional monthly StepMom Magazine - online magazine for stepmoms Talk It Up Rochester - Newsletter of Greater Rochester Enterprise The Wedge - serving the South Wedge Surrounding cities/areas Buffalo Spree - events and entertainment Canandaigua Magazine - published by the Democrat & Chronicle Challenger - African-American focus - free weekly available in Rochester Finger Lakes Times - print and online Messenger Post Newspapers Bloomfield, Brighton, Bristol, Brockport, Canandaigua, East Rochester Fairport, Farmington, Gates, Greece, Chili, Henrietta, Hilton, Irondequoit Macedon, Manchester, Naples, Palmyra, Penfield, Pittsford Richmond, Spencerport, Victor, Webster Mount Morris Shopper New York Rider Magazine - free biker monthly - available in Rochester. Next Step Magazine - National magazine for teens Panorama Hispano - free - from Buffalo - seen in Rochester Times of Wayne County Wayne Post - Wayne County news West Side News - suburban news from western Monroe County Former Publications Edit List Auto Trader Magazine - was available in a Rochester edition, only a national website now Citizen Connecting Rochester Employment World Magazine - 2001 to 2008 Fish and Game Monthly FLOUR Magazine Genesee Country Magazine - 1993-2001 Golden Times HazMat Literary Review The Home Shoppers Guide Home Team Sports Magazine Home & Yard Handbook Lake & Valley Clarion - ended 2007 Look Metropolitan My Generation Pet Tales Magazine RPM Magazine The Refrigerator - 1989 - 1993 now only online Rochester FastPack Rochester Insider Rochester Magazine Roc Men SOULife Subculture The Swap Sheet (See Auto Trader Magazine) Webster Community News The Week Ender Western New York Travel Guide - ended 2003 What's Goin' On Advertising and Marketing Publications Magazine Racks at Ridge and Palm St, 2008 Apartment Finder - Free 3 times a year - many locations Apartments Showcase - Free Apartments magazine section published by the Democrat & Chronicle Good Life Magazine, The - free Laff Lines - free The Property Source - free biweekly, East and West editions Real Estate Book - free monthly - updated daily online RocAutos.com Shopping Bag Advertiser - free weekly, with coupons Wegmans Menu Magazine - available quarterly at Wegmans WNYJOBS.com - weekly job listings - free See Also Advanced Language Translation Inc. Books InfoRochester.com Publications List Newspapers New York Newspapers - full state publications list Rochester Media Online NY State Newspapers on microfilm at the New York State Library Websites Worldwide News Deli - Upstate New York's largest magazine retailer

Edgemere Drive

Edgemere Drive is a scenic road in north Greece that follows along Lake Ontario, hence its name, which means "edge of the lake (mere)". It runs east-west from East Manitou Road near Braddock Bay State Park to its merger with Beach Avenue near the Power Plant. See the Google Route Map for Edgemere Drive and click on Street Views for a virtual tour down this scenic road. The narrow strip of land over which Edgemere runs is the land divide between Lake Ontario and Cranberry Pond, Long Pond and Buck Pond. Edgemere bridges over the outlets to all but Cranberry Pond, which is land-locked. Area Attractions and Businesses: Retail: Braddock Bay Marina (on Manitou); Carlton North and Phillip R. Hurwitz (on Long Pond) Food and Beverage: Bernard's Grove (on Long Pond); Schallers; and Char Broil House-The Original (near Island Cottage Road) Note that there is also another Edgemere Drive running between the city and Brighton off of Highland Avenue. Notes and References Buck Pond - on Trails.com

Elmgrove Road

Elmgrove Road is a road that runs primarily through suburban neighborhoods, but has commercial businesses in spots along the way. For its length it also carries Route 386. Major intersections include: Ridgeway Avenue, Route 31, and Route 531. Attractions Rochester Technology Park See Elmgrove Road Route Map on Google.

Birding/Birdwatching

Rochester and the surrounding areas provide a tremendous variety of avian species throughout the year. Naturally, peak birding occurs during the fall and spring migration seasons, but winter provides some rare specialties and seldom seen water fowl. Birding in the City Good birding can be achieved well within the city limits. One of the best migrant traps during Spring Migration is Cobbs Hill Park. Many species of warblers have been seen here year after year. There are even semi-regular spots of a Worm Eating Warbler. Highland Park also offers great city birding. Related Links Rochester Birding Association - offers inviting trips (beginner and advanced) to local spots. Birding in Central and Western New York - Best Trails and Water Routes for Finding Birds - a guidebook by avid birder Norman Wolfe with maps to the best birding locations. http://www.footprintpress.com Braddock Bay Raptor Research Braddock Bay Bird Observatory High Tor - near Naples and south end Canandaigua Lake Wildlife See Also Outdoor Activities

JGK Galleries

JGK Galleries was a fine art gallery. Their exhibits were selected from a national roster of artists, including sculptors, painters, glass artists, and mixed media artists. Notable artists on display included Richard Chandler, John Mauer, Molly Hutchings, Brittany Ryan, Mariko Ishii, Vinita Voogd, Joseph Moscoso, Elaine Twiss, and Peter Malarkey. Managing director Maria Lauriello-Klein is a Rochester native who has worked with numerous other local art organizations. JGK officially opened on October 6, 2011 in a nineteenth-century carriage house located at 10 Vick Park A, between Park and East Avenues. They closed this location in May 2013 and became online only. As of November 2015, their website is dead. Original physical location

Genesee Gateway Park

Summer evening view of the downtown skyline from the Genesee Gateway Park. The Genesee Gateway Park is a riverside park that marks the entrance to the Genesee River Trail. It is located in the South Wedge, next door to the Hamilton apartment building. Following the trail south will take you to the Ford Street Bridge and eventually the University of Rochester River Campus. Amenities include benches, picnic tables, a playground, fitness equipment, and a basketball court, as well as some good spots for fishing. A car-top boat launch, equipped to handle kayaks and canoes, is also available. Erie Harbor Enhancement Project (2012) Following the completion of The Hamilton Apartments and Erie Harbor, the City of Rochester, in partnership with Conifer Realty and private equity investor M&T Bank, announced additional improvements to the Genesee Gateway Park in 2012. The Erie Harbor Enhancement Project promises enhanced pedestrian access linking the park and neighborhood and a 12-acre riverfront promenade extending from the Ford Street Bridge to 151 Mt. Hope Avenue. There are also plans for a public art installation. Funding is being provided by city bonds, city cash, and a waterfront revitalization grant from the New York Department of State.1

East Avenue Inn & Suites

The East Avenue Inn & Suites The East Avenue Inn & Suites was a moderately-priced boutique hotel in the East End neighborhood, located at the edge of downtown, on the corner of East and Alexander. The Inn had 58 guest rooms, including twenty-four suites with kitchenettes, and two state-of-the-art meeting spaces. The East Avenue Inn & Suites specialized in corporate travel and weddings, but also regularly catered to the East End and Park Avenue dining, nightlife, and theater scenes. It was within walking distance of the Rochester International Jazz Fest, the George Eastman House, the Memorial Art Gallery, the Strong National Museum of Play, and the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Included in the rental of any room or suite was free wi-fi, free parking, and continental breakfast. Other amenities included a fitness center, a business center, iPod docking stations, DirecTV with premium movie channels, and custom-designed fireplaces throughout the hotel. All rooms were non-smoking. East Avenue Inn prided itself on sustainable practices that created less waste and consumes less natural resources. The hotel was built in 1957. After a long hiatus it reopened on May 1, 2012 under new management. A full renovation of the property was completed in Spring 2014 and included the opening of a new onsite restaurant called City Grill Rochester. The new style was inspired by the artistic and musical side of Rochester and features the artwork of local artist Henry Avigon. Closed on May, 24 2019 to be torn down and replaced with a Courtyard hotel. After closing and before construction stared a lawsuit was initiated by the neighborhood against the city because neighbors think the new hotel will not fit in the surrounding area. City Grill Rochester remains open. The inn as it appeared in May 2012.

Lamberton Conservatory

Tropical Dome, December 2009. Photo by CntyParks Located in Highland Park, the Lamberton Conservatory displays exotic flowers and foliage plants from around the world in lush tropical settings. Originally constructed in 1911, the Lamberton Conservatory was named in honor of Alexander B. Lamberton who was the President of the Parks Board from 1902 to 1915. Original funding from the relatives of Lamberton provided for the building costs and allowed for continuous specialized exhibits of diverse plant species. Already a nationally renowned arboretum designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Highland Park’s horticultural status was certainly heightened by its construction. The conservatory also contains numerous turtles and quail throughout the display areas. Special events and exhibitions of far off floral wonders continued to delight generations of Rochesterians. The structure would expand over time and its interiors would become known as a tranquil destination or even a tropical respite to Rochester’s chilly winters. Among the popular attractions at the Conservatory are seasonal floral displays. Exhibits are changed five times throughout the year; the spring flower display is always a highlight for visitors to the Lilac Festival. The Parks Department rents the conservatory for wedding ceremonies and other events before and after normal public viewing hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $100/hour (see Monroe County Reservations). Renovation By 2006, deterioration to the original building could not be repaired cost effectively; like most historic structures of that period, time had just gotten the better of it. More than 80% of the original steel and glass were still in the structure and high temperatures and humidity, required for the tropical displays, had taken quite a toll on them. In 2007, the Parks Department sought one million dollars for a complete tear down and historic reconstruction, maintaining every possible detail of the original design. Workers dis-assembled the original Conservatory right down to its foundation and reconstructed it with modern materials, as an exact replica of the historic structure. The previous steel framework became a pattern for the new galvanized steel framing system. The project included salvage, refurbishing, and reuse of the original interior cypress gutter system, the operable ridge-vent, the exterior cast iron gutter system, and the memorial to Alexander B. Lamberton mounted over the front doors. As a result, the newly restored section of the Conservatory has approximately 1,800 square feet of floor area and boasts nearly 1,000 brand new panes of glass specially formed for the structure. Photos See Talk Page for discussions about the content of the page.