A beautiful historic home built in the 18th century still stands tall and proud at Brighton. Built with Federal style of architecture, the Stone-Tolan House is spread over an area of 4 acres (1.6 hectare). The rustic home is now open to visitors as a museum while group tours remain available. A tour into the house will acquaint you with the lifestyle of the people back then.
Jonathan Child House or commonly known as Rochester Pillars, is a historical landmark in Rochester. Built in the style of Greek Revival with exquisite carved columns, the mansion belonged to the first mayor of Rochester, Jonathan Child. Once he sold it off, the magnificent mansion has seen many establishments come and go. Right from a boarding house, dance studio to restaurants and cafes, the house saw various kinds of phases. It now waits for a proprietor that befits the magnificence of the manor.
Legacy Tower is one of the most renowned landmarks in the city of Rochester. This 20 floors corporate center is 401 feet tall (122 meters) and the second tallest building in the city. Constructed in red sandstone and lined with glass windows, the iconic concave entrance leads to the main building inside. A mix of art deco and modern, urban architecture, it was opened in 1995. Originally the headquarters of eye lens megacorp Bausch & Lomb, it was known as Bausch & Lomb Tower. After the company exited from the building, the tower was renamed to Legacy Towers.
Culver House originally built in 1816 by Oliver Culver still underwent construction and reparations until 1945. Oliver Culver was an influential personality in Rochester at the time and was a person of many qualities and skills. He has proved his mettle as a businessman, shipbuilder, fur trader, surveyor, coroner and even as a politician helping him gain respect and love amongst the locals. He was committed to improving the neighborhood, and the lives of the people in it, his entire life and was an active social worker. The Culver House situated facing the narrow East Boulevard Street dotted with trees on both sides is where he and the following generations of the Culver family spent most of their lives until 1945 when the ownership of the house changed hands. This beautiful building is one of the oldest residential structures in the city and is a popular landmark in the neighborhood.
Built in the year 1908 under the guidance of the celebrated architect Frank Loyd Wright, Edward E. Boynton House has been a popular landmark in the neighborhood for more than a century. Former home to Edward E. Boynton, the wealthy lantern salesman and partner in the C. T. Ham Manufacturing Company, this building underwent a major restoration in 2012 making it fit for the many years to come. Part of the East Avenue Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Edward E. Boynton house is an architectural marvel that features stunning as well as spacious rooms, contemporary furniture, elegant glass works and is housed in a beautiful landscape.
Hiram Sibley House situated in the East Avenue Historic District is a rustic building built in 1868 that was home to Hiram Sibley, the wealthiest man in Rochester at the time. The facade of this building features five magnificent white pillars against the backdrop of brick-exposed walls, glass windows and a wooden door with a placard above reading the house number. Hiram Sibley worked in a telegraph company, was active in the civil affairs for many decades and has also served as the Sheriff of Rochester. He was engaged in multiple philanthropic activities most of his life and has worked tirelessly for improving the conditions of the city. Hiram Sibley House till date stands in excellent repair as one of the major landmarks in the neighborhood.
Built in the late 19th century, Hinchey Homestead is a historic home belonging to William S. Hinchey and his family. Commissioned build by Hinchey’s son, the architecture is showcases period style construction with an intricate framework on its pillars and windows panes. Colored in stark white, the house is visible from a distance and is known for its notable architecture. The site is administered by the Gates Historical Society and you would need to make an appointment ahead of your visit.
The Linden-South Historic District constitutes of 136 buildings. This historic district is positioned across the South Wedge neighborhood of Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It has been constructed over a period ranging from 1872 to 1913. An eminent landmark that draws attention to the district is the Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church, earlier referred as the South Avenue Baptist Church. Another striking feature of the district is the Queen Anne-style complex on 785 South Avenue. The streetscape across the district follows various architectural styles that include Italianate, Gothic Revival, Colonial Revival and Queen Anne.
