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This vintage view of downtown Rochester NY is truly remarkable. Looking northwest
from South Avenue at the Erie Canal and Aqueduct crossing over the Genesee River,
this scene is recognizable, yet incredibly different than it is today.
15 years after this image was captured, the Aqueduct bridge would no longer carry
the water of the Erie Canal through Rochester. 25 years later subway cars would race
over its arches and beneath a new road deck known as Broad Street. And 30 years later
this view would be obstructed by the new Rundell Memorial Library, built in 1934.
Rollover the image to the left and see the stunning detail for yourself. Many of the
business names on the buildings in the background can be read... bookbinding, printing &
publishing, manufacturing, and law firms were a few of the many businesses that flourished
in Rochester.
The personal handwritten message reads:
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