Landmark Society Inside Downtown 2015

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WELCOME TO THE LANDMARK SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK’S 2015 INSIDE DOWNTOWN TOUR! When we first started the Inside Downtown Tour a dozen years ago, downtown living spaces were relatively rare. Some wondered why we were even choosing to focus on urban dwelling, thinking there wasn’t that much to see. But we believed that it was important to call attention to the pioneer developers, residents and businesses that were making the move back to downtown by repurposing historic buildings or constructing architecturally sympathetic new structures.

Twelve years later, investment in downtown Rochester is occurring at an unprecedented level. The result is an Inside Downtown Tour with an even greater range of places for you to enjoy.

The Landmark Society continues to play a leading role in advocating for the adaptive use of our historic resources. Repurposing historic buildings makes positive impacts on community development and economic growth, but it also creates a dynamic and exciting downtown that is both attractive and competitive.

We are glad to see that the vision of those “downtown pioneers” and The Landmark Society has been affirmed, and know you will enjoy experiencing the results as you visit the residences, businesses and cultural sites on this year’s tour. The Inside Downtown Tour has hit recordsetting attendance records over the past two years. There is no better way

THANK YOU! Many thanks to the volunteer Site Managers, Site Hosts and all Landmark Volunteers who supported this tour.

We couldn’t do it without you!

The Landmark Society is grateful to the building owners as well as the residents that opened their spaces to us, including:

Bevier Building Buckingham Properties Capron Street Lofts Condominiums The Cub Room Dutton Properties DHD Ventures Edge of the Wedge lofts The First Universalist Church Geva Theatre Center Hilton Garden Inn of Rochester Legacy Tower at One Bausch and Lomb Place Morgan Management Plan Architectural Studio Tango Café @ Jonathan Child House

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to see how heritage, architecture and creativity merge to produce positive community results.

As always, thank you to this year’s tour stops, who have generously agreed to open their doors for tour goers. Thank you to all our volunteers and those attending the tour. By attending this tour, you will not only enjoy seeing some great spaces, but you will support The Landmark Society’s important work.

Finally, thank you to our tour partners and sponsors. It is this team effort that makes such a tour possible.

Wayne Goodman Executive Director, The Landmark Society of Western New York

TOUR COMMITTEE Anthony Bellomo, Chairperson Laura Fox, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation Christopher Brandt, Bero Architecture Cindy Boyer, Landmark Society Director of Public Programs Carolyn Haygood, Landmark Society Community Relations Associate Cynthia Howk, Landmark Society Architectural Research Coordinator Tour Descriptions: Christopher Brandt, Cindy Boyer and Cynthia Howk.

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FAQ’S

You might not know much about us.

Or, maybe you’ve come on the house tour, seen our website or our magazine Landmarks, or noticed a quote from one of us in the newspaper when building preservation issues come up. But you’re still not sure – so here are the Frequently Asked Questions, answered at last!

Mission?

What is The Landmark Society?

(taking a deep breath:) We help to foster adaptive reuse of older buildings, host an annual preservation conference, advise homeowners about rehabilitation, conduct historic resource surveys and publish award winning publications. We train and inform local government on urban planning and design strategies, and we champion the value of embodied energy in a green environment. We are stewards of over 37 properties via covenants as well as operating the Stone-Tolan House Historic Site and the historic Ellwanger Garden. We offer a host of other events besides the house tour to inform and delight participants.

We are a private, nonprofit, membership based organization that has been affecting Rochester’s community since 1937. “Private” means we are not funded directly by the government, nonprofit means that everything we earn goes to support our advocacy and education activities, and membership based means member dues provide a major portion of our revenue.

1937 – Are you really that old?

Yes! We’re older than the country-wide organization, the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Rochester has a great history of supporting historic preservation.

Can Anyone Join?

Yes – we welcome and depend on all sorts of members, from those who want to get involved hands on, to those who are simply happy to support our mission and preservation activities. We even have a new group called the YUPs – Young Urban Professionals (don’t miss their s’mores bar at St Joseph’s Park on Saturday during the tour!)

Our mission is to protect the unique architectural heritage of our region and promote preservation and planning practices that foster healthy, livable, and sustainable communities.

How do you do that?

Wow. Does it really make a difference?

Yes! Abandonment of architectural treasures is all too common in many places, but here in Rochester we helped achieve the preservation of East Avenue, Mt. Hope, Corn Hill and many other beautiful neighborhoods. We even successfully lobbied in the 1960’s to change inappropriate zoning and helped create upstate New York’s first ordinance protecting historic buildings. Now, we identify and protect the next wave of historic resources of the recent past, as well as advocating for tax credits.

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We work to help our community understand that historic preservation is planning, not freezing buildings in a past time zone. It’s about wise use of resources, improving the local economy and community identity, and enjoying and understanding how our environment affects our quality of life.

How can I find out more?

Visit our website at www.landmarksociety.org ; sign up for our weekly emailed newsletter, or – join us! We’d love to have you as part of the team at whatever level works for you. There’s information and a special offer at the tour headquarters.

Inspire. Encourage. Advocate.

JOIN. Make a positive impact.

Proceeds of this event (and all of our activities) support our mission to protect the unique architectural heritage of our region and promote preservation and planning practices that foster healthy, livable, and sustainable communities.

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Don’t forget to get your free raffle entry – pick it up at tour headquarters! Fabulous prizes, including tickets to Geva Theatre’s next production: “Red” and tickets to celebrate with us at “Generations” our preservation jubilee on December 6th.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

We’ve wanted to bring the Inside Downtown Tour to Washington Square for some time, and have been patiently waiting as more places have been rehabbed in the area. Now is the time, with new residences, work spaces and retail that have opened within the past two years.

The centerpiece is Washington Square Park. The land was donated in 1818 by early settler and real estate mogul Elisha Johnson. He hoped the new county courthouse would locate here, and named “Court Street” in anticipation of having the center of the city adjacent to his lands. Johnson knew that would make the value of his land skyrocket. But he didn’t take into account the influence of our city founder, Nathaniel Rochester, who had planned the 100 Acre Tract for the center of his city on the

west side of the river – today’s Four Corners area. Colonel Rochester got the courthouse on his side of the river. Now you know why we have a Court Street with no courthouse.

The landscaping of the current park was designed by the famed Olmsted Brothers firm of landscape architects. You’ve probably driven by it many times; this is your chance to take a closer look at a park named after our 1st president, with a statue featuring our 16th president, and a monument in memory of our 32nd president. If that is not enough, you’ll be walking in the footsteps of the thousands who have gathered here for decades – from listening to Frederick Douglass’ oration on the 1848 Emancipation Day celebration to commemorating the Civil War veterans in 1892 to current day protests and play days (dachshund parade, anyone?)

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TOUR STOPS Tour Stop #1

Tour Headquarters

Legacy Tower

at One Bausch and Lomb Place Year Built: 1995 Architect: Fox and Fowle, Lead Architects, Handler/Grosso Associated architect.

Architectural Style: Postmodern Look on the exterior: The distinctive red exterior was chosen to provide a colorful exterior on a cloudy day as well as a sunny one. The material is “eagle red” granite from Finland, found in only one Finnish quarry – then cut and finished in Italy before making the journey here.

To balance appreciation for the historic structures around Washington Square, the architects chose to set back the tower, put the smaller scale Wintergarden facing the square, and incorporate cupolas and spires in harmony with the details of the surrounding churches.

You’ll enjoy knowing: Built for Bausch and Lomb world headquarters, the site is now owned by a partnership between developers Buckingham Properties and Morgan Management. It has been named Legacy Tower at One Bausch and Lomb Place to honor both the legacy of Bausch and Lomb and the memory of Larry and Jane Glazer and their influence on downtown Rochester.

Don’t miss on the inside: There are five significant artworks connected with this site. In the traffic circle stands one of Albert Paley’s largest works: “Genesee Passage.” In the lobby, look up to see suspended an “armillary” – a renaissanceera tool for determining planetary orbits – interpreted as “Present Passage” by Larry Kirkland. A short hallway brings you to “The Prophets” by Leonard Urso. Inside the Wintergarden you’ll enjoy Mary Taylor’s “Five Canada Geese in Flight” as well are “Metamorphosis” by Wendell Castle.

As Tour Headquarters you will also find tickets for pickup/sale, restrooms, and complimentary beverages on Saturday.

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Hilton Garden Inn, the former National Clothing Company building landmark, the building was distinguished by its unique sidewalk display windows

Tour Stop #2 Hilton Garden Inn and Drifters Restaurant 155 East Main Street

Please use the Main Street entrance to meet the Landmark Society host Year Built: 1924 Architect: J. Foster Warner Architectural Style: 1920s Neo-Classical Revival Look for on the exterior: Limestone façade, pilasters, Beaux Arts pediments, railings and bronze details.

You’ll enjoy knowing: Located in the heart of the city’s historic shopping district, this handsome commercial building is one of three department stores designed by J. Foster Warner. It was originally built as the National Clothing Company department store. Architect J. Foster Warner and his father, Andrew, comprised the major architectural dynasty in Rochester from the 1870s to 1930s. An officially designated

and European-style arcade. As shopping trends changed, the National Clothing store closed in 1976 and by the early 1980s, the building was renovated for offices and later a bank. Vacant for several years, the building was acquired by DHD ventures, which announced their Hilton Garden Inn project in 2012. The creation of this boutique hotel marks the first construction of a new hotel in downtown in more than twenty years.

Don’t Miss On the Inside: Elegant public spaces with original arched ceilings and decorative plaster, together with contemporary amenities such as Tiffany chandeliers, a spacious ballroom, indoor pool, a newly constructed atrium and 106 guest rooms. Stop into the restaurant and see if you can spot the item of clothing that was found inside a wall during the renovation.

Special offer! Show your ticket in Drifters and receive a 10% discount on lunch or dinner.

Tour Stop #3 First Universalist Church 150 South Clinton Avenue Year Built: 1907 Architect: Claude Bragdon Architectural Style: Romanesque Revival The church was built in the Lombard Romanesque style, and is the renowned architect’s most important surviving public building.

Look on the exterior: Bragdon was known for the use of distinctive decorative tiles note the varied designs on the exterior, showcasing the decorative Arts and Crafts influence. Thick brick walls with sandstone trim give substance. The large exterior window was saved from the original building.

You’ll enjoy knowing: The previous church for this congregation was two blocks north, near Main. It was demolished for construction of the Seneca Hotel, and the church committee hired Claude Bragdon to design the new church. Bragdon became involved in every aspect of the design, from the building to the church pews.

He incorporated many windows from the original church. Bragdon also put his own philosophy and religious leanings into his design. Symbols were used which expressed his view of the universality of religion and of his belief in mysticism. Cross patterns, Gothic arches, and circles all held specific meanings for Bragdon, especially when placed in certain numerical groupings.

Don’t miss on the inside: Enjoy many original details, including significant leaded glass and original stenciling designs. The steel structural beams on the ceiling are decorated, not hidden under a plaster ceiling.

The pipe organ was designed by Robert HopeJones, inventor of the theater organ. This is one of only two churches Bragdon designed in his career – the other is Chiesa Christiana Evangelica Church on West Broad Street.

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Tour Stop #4

Open for touring Saturday only, 11am to 2 pm.

Geva Theatre Center 75 Woodbury Boulevard Year Built: 1868/1908.

Architect: Andrew J. Warner/J. Foster Warner Architectural Style: mid-19th century Romanesque Revival Look on the exterior: Notice the heavy,

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massive appearance of the building’s form, theice the heavy lidded rounded arches over the windows, and the contrasting quoin work at the columns.

All clues to its architectural style, and appropriate choices for a building meant to denote safety and security in its first association with our armed forces.

You’ll enjoy knowing: The original building was constructed in 1868 as a state arsenal, and converted to Rochester’s first Convention Hall in 1908. It’s been used as a center for political gatherings (FDR threw his hat into the gubernatorial ring here,) musical performances (from opera star Enrico Caruso to prima ballerina Anna Pavlova) – and baseball! The city’s first professional baseball team, “The Rochesters,” held their spring training exercises here in 1877, until the weather permitted them to practice outdoors.

1982 Geva purchased the building and began renovations, ultimately opening on March 29, 1985.

Don’t miss on the inside: Geva Theatre will offer a look at their new renovations, as well as behinds the scenes tours of Rochester’s professional theatre. You’ll discover how they have maintained the historic fabric of the building with its original adaptation for a theatre, right up through the current renovations.

Geva Café will open at 12 noon for lunch or snack purchases.

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Tour Stop #5

Open for touring Saturday only, 11am to 2 pm

Geva Artists loft

1 Woodbury Boulevard

northeast and Canada. The Crane Plumbing company after purchasing the building in 1920 renovated the interior to provide a two level showroom for their various products.

For decades Merkel Donahue a local office furniture supplier made use of the building as their headquarters until 2013.

Don’t miss on the inside: We are honored

Year Built: 1905

that one of the actors performing in Geva’s

Architect: Leander W. McCord (1920s renovation)

season opening production of “Spamalot”

Architectural Style: early 20th-century

open for the tour.

has agreed to have their studio apartment

Industrial Look for on the Exterior: Note the large glazed openings separated by wide brick pilasters facing toward the river. This type of façade composition is similar to that of 1 Capron Street, except that the façade facing Woodbury has smaller single window openings. Note the seam in the brick work toward the rear of the building on Woodbury Boulevard, this addition was built in 1920 for increased warehouse storage.

You’ll enjoy knowing: The Rochester Telephone Company, know known as Frontier Communications, built this building for the manufacturing of its automatic switchboard equipment. It was right at the turn of the century that RTC began large scale wiring of private homes within the city for telephone service. The second owner of the building R. T. Ford Company was a large plumbing and general construction who went on to build a series of opulent R. T. Ford Hotels designed by J. Foster Warner in the

Tour Stop #6 35 St. Mary’s Place Year Built: c.1835 Architect: Unknown Architectural Style: Greek Revival Look for on the Exterior: The gable front with its broad cornice, tall rectangular window openings, and semi-lunette attic window are hallmarks of early Greek Revival era design.

You’ll enjoy knowing: This diminutive house once was part of a larger residential neighborhood which went through a dramatic transformation in the early twentieth century. It was originally built for John Coulter a shipwright who likely worked on constructing barges for the nearby Erie Canal. From late 1920s CONTINUES ON PAGE 10

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TOUR STOPS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 until 2014 this building was owned by the Wahl family. Adolph Wahl had a long and successful career as a metal smith with a specialty in plating and restoring of metal finishes. After a catastrophe fire in 1929, Adolph rebuilt the internal structure of the house. Following in their predecessor's footsteps the Wahl’s continued to utilize this small building for offset printing and lithography.

Don’t miss on the inside: The interior of this lone single residential home survivor is a blank slate, ready for its next incarnation. The Landmark Society’s YUPs (Young Urban Preservationists) will host a gathering here to explore possible uses for the structure.

Tour Stop #7 “250 South”

250 South Avenue Year Built: circa 1899 Architect: not determined Architectural Style: late 19th-century vernacular commercial Look on the exterior: The metal-clad 4th floor was added during the renovation by the current owners. The strength and capacity of the original building enabled the structure to bear the additional weight.

A concrete masonry stair tower addition was strategically located on the northeast corner to maintain open floor plates and preserve important views.

PLAN Architectural Studio, PC describes the exterior of their renovation: “The patina of the existing brick warehouse remains, telling the story of its first century, while the juxtaposition of the new additions reinforces the balanced contrast between old and new. The use of honest materials - concrete, masonry, galvanized steel, aluminum, and glass, is consistent with the palate of the city skyline.”

You’ll enjoy knowing: This building is the last survivor of a complex that housed Rochester’s public bathhouse and “natatorium” – a public swimming

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Rooftop view from Capron Lofts Condominiums pool. The public baths opened in 1899 to provide bathing facilities to those who lived in rooming houses, had no bathtub at home or, perhaps, had no regular residence. A year later a Rochester Democrat and Chronicle article titled “Bath House Patrons: Number of Towels Used by the Would Be Clean During Past Year” commended the success of the project, reporting that 51,543 towels were used.

The pool house was connected to the baths in 1905 and in use through the mid 1970’s. It was demolished in 1977. PLAN Architectural Studio renovated the building, added the 4th floor, and moved in at the beginning of 2009.

Don’t miss on the inside: An award winning renovation, this building houses both commercial and residential spaces.

PLAN Architectural Studio will be open for the tour. Their philosophy is: “We are dedicated to the creation of visionary, contextual, and historically-sensitive work that shapes the built environment and serves the needs of the community.”

The cutting edge design of their office and the building renovation has won numerous design awards, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York State Citation for Design, the AIA Rochester Design Excellence Award, the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP) Award of Excellence, and the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester Award of Excellence.

Tour Stop #8 Capron Lofts Condominiums 1 Capron Street Year Built: 1903 Architect: Unknown Architectural Style: early 20th-century Industrial Look for on the Exterior: Note the plethora large glazed openings separated by wide brick pilasters. This type of regular rhythmic façade composition was typical for many factory buildings constructed from around the turn of the twentieth century up until World War II. The facades of the building are nearly 50% glass; this would have provided ample daylight and natural ventilation for the employees of the factory. Note the limited embellishment of the rosette tie backs at the exposed steel window lintels and corbelled brick cornice at the roof line.

You’ll enjoy knowing: Vredenburg & Company (later renamed United Lithography and Printing) was a prominent Rochester lithograph and printing company who built their new building for their expanded operations. The original design allowed for Vredenburg and Co to occupy the first two floors and to lease the top four floors for additional income. Since then the building was host to several other industrial productions including

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E. T. Gilbert Shoes. In 2010 Stephen Kiner and Patrick Dutton collaboratively redeveloped the building as for sale

Keep the charm & architectural character of your historical building

condominiums to great success.

Don’t miss on the inside: Four units are open for the tour, so plan to spend some time at this stop. You may notice that two of the units have the same floor plan, but have been personalized in very different styles. Make sure to note the “missing wall” in one of them. The spectacular rooftop deck will also be available. Please be advised you must climb a flight of stairs to access the rooftop deck. An elevator will take you to the condo floors, but you will be asked to descend to the ground level via the staircase, for those who are able. The bonus: even the views from the

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Tour Stop #9 Bevier Memorial Building 42 South Washington Street Year Built: 1908 Architect: Claude Bragdon Architectural Style: Early 20th-century Arts-and-Crafts Look for on the exterior: Imaginative use of colors and textures of brick combined with ceramic tiles in blue, white, green and brown. Note decorative plaque “Bevier Memorial Building” on the top of the façade.

You’ll enjoy knowing: South Washington Street was originally a residential area that extended from W. Main St. and the Erie Canal (Broad St.), south, into Corn Hill (now divided by the 1970s Expressway). A designated City, State and Federal landmark, the Bevier Building is one of Rochester’s finest academic buildings of its era. It’s located on the site of Colonel Nathaniel Rochester’s 1823-’24 home, which was demolished in 1907. The Bevier building originally housed Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Fine CONTINUES ON PAGE 12 LANDMARKSOCIETY.ORG | 11

TOUR STOPS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and Applied Arts, with artists’ studios on the top floor. After RIT moved to its new campus in 1968, the building was used as offices during the 1970s-2000. Vacant in recent years, the building has been handsomely rehabilitated as apartments by developer Patrick Dutton.

Don’t Miss On the Inside: Contemporary apartments in former classrooms, with generous natural lighting, spacious layouts, skylights on the top floor, and great views of the Rochester skyline.

Tour Stop #10 Tango Cafe @ the Jonathan Child House

35 South Washington Street Please enter by the north door Year Built: 1835 Architect: Reputed to be Hugh Hastings, but has not been confirmed Architectural Style: Greek Revival Look on the exterior: Classic Greek Revival Details abound, but don't miss the five columns of the front portico, crowned with ornate Corinthian capitals.

One of the most significant Greek Revival structures in western New York, it is a City Designated Landmark and in the National Register of Historic Structures.

You’ll enjoy knowing: Built for Rochester’s first mayor (and our founder Nathaniel Rochester’s son-in-law) Jonathan Child, it was certainly the most

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Bevier Memorial Building extravagant home of its time. It remained in use as a private home through most of the 19th century. The early 20th century saw it transformed into an elegant boarding house “The Pillars” – then The Washington Club. The Great Depression took a toll on such social organizations, and in 1934 it became The Fourth Church of Christ Scientist. Two decades later the building was threatened with demolition, but was saved by The Society for the Preservation of Landmarks in Western New York –known today as The Landmark Society. We restored and stabilized the building, and sold it to the Bureau of Municipal Research. It has been owned by a number of private businesses since this time. Learn more about the Tango Café Dance Studio on your visit!

Don’t miss on the inside: The hallway is graced by an impressive spiral staircase, leading to an elliptical dome.

The elegant double parlors are now one of two ballrooms available for events, tango lessons/demonstrations and music performances. Please enjoy some light refreshments courtesy of the Tango Café - soft drinks and coffee drinks available for purchase.

Tour Stop #11 Edge of the Wedge lofts and The Cub Room: “Dining – Camaraderie - Libations” 739 South Clinton Avenue Please enter via the door near

McCann’s Meats (northwest side) On-street parking only, please Year Built: 1892 Architect: Unknown Architectural Style: early 20th –century Industrial Look for on the Exterior: The intricate brickwork with the bulging water table at the first story, stepped pilasters, banding and corbelling at the cornice as well as the double hung windows with a fixed upper transom are indicative of the style. Also note the series of steel tie-backs at the second and third floor levels You’ll enjoy knowing: The Gundlach Optical Company, one of Rochester’s many homegrown optics companies, built this building to house their expanding lens manufacturing operations. They expanded their product line to include cameras and microscopes and competed directly with Kodak and Bausch and Lomb well into the 1920s. One of their more unique cameras was the Korona Model VII camera which allowed you to make your own stereo views at home. Buckingham Properties, one of Rochester’s oldest and most downtown revitalization focused development companies, started work on transforming this former factory into a restaurant and loft apartments in 2014.

Don’t miss on the inside: Two apartments are open for the tour. They feature the classic “loft style” details – exposed brick and beams, open ceilings and floor plans, and hardwood floors. The rooftop deck will also be open, with views towards downtown and the Pinnacle hill range.

Please be advised you must climb a flight of stairs to access the rooftop deck. An elevator will take you to the apartment floors, but you will be asked to descend to the ground level via the staircase, for those who are able.

Special offer! Show your ticket in The Cub Room (open both tour days after 5 pm) and receive $2 off any beer or house cocktail!

HUNGRY/THIRSTY? Show your ticket at Drifters, the restaurant at the Hilton Garden Inn (Stop #2) for a 10% discount on lunch or dinner on both tour days.

Purchase lunch, snacks or beverages at Geva Theatre Center’s Café on Saturday only, opening 12 noon (Stop #4).

Enjoy drinks or dinner after 4 pm at The Cub Room at Edge of the Wedge.

Show your ticket and get $2 off any beer or house cocktail (Stop #11) Enjoy complimentary light refreshments: Friday and Saturday at Stop #9 compliments of Tango Café and Saturday at Tour Headquarters, compliments of Underberg & Kessler.

Sponsor of Saturday headquarters refreshments

SNEAK PEEK

TOWER280 Step into the Tower280 Leasing Trailer on South Clinton avenue, just past Broad Street, for a sneak peek into the revival of Midtown. With unparalleled views of the Genesee River & Lake Ontario, Tower280 is excited to show you our most recent renderings and information. Our apartments range from Studios w/ a Den, to One and Two Bedrooms that are now available for pre-lease with Move In as early as January 1st, 2016; amenities include Key Fob Access, 24/7 Security, Wi-Fi, Underground Parking, a Fitness Center, and Outdoor Dog Park!!

AQUEDUCT OPEN SATURDAY FOR

RIVER ROMANCE! 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.: Historic Aqueduct Talk and Slide Show.

Members of the New York State Canal Society will provide a short talk and slide show that will help you to enjoy and interpret your walk through the historic aqueduct. Meet at the third floor conference room, Rundel Memorial Building of the Rochester Public Library, 115 South Ave. 12 to 3 p.m.: Historic Aqueduct open. Enter off from South Ave, Behind the Dinosaur Barbeque. Get a glimpse of Rochester's historic underbelly and hear about proposals for future development.

Volunteers from the Canal Society of New York State will be strategically placed in the Aqueduct to provide history and insights about this unique Downtown aqueduct.

1 to 2 p.m.: Music (Brass) in the Aqueduct. Join us in Rochester's most unique music venue, the 1842 Erie Canal aqueduct, for a concert by a brass quintet composed of Eastman School of Music students.

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