Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Rochester, United States

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.5 km
Ascend 41 m
Descend 40 m

Experience Rochester in United States in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in RochesterIndividual Sights in Rochester

Sight 1: Rochester City Hall

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Rochester City Hall is a historic government building in Rochester in Monroe County, New York. Also known as the Federal Building and Old Post Office, the building was originally built for use by the federal government. It is a four-story, Richardsonian Romanesque style structure with an inner court and tower. It was built between 1885 and 1889 of heavy brown sandstone with a metal skeleton. It was expanded in 1893 and in 1907. The building was designed in part by architect Harvey Ellis under the Office of the Supervising Architect Mifflin E. Bell. The building has served as the City Hall since the 1970s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Wikipedia: Rochester City Hall (New York) (EN)

342 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: Hochstein School of Music & Dance

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The Hochstein School is an all ages school of music and dance in Rochester, New York The school was founded in 1920.

Wikipedia: Hochstein School of Music & Dance (EN), Website

489 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Monroe County Office Building

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Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of New York, located along Lake Ontario's southern shore. As of 2022, the population was 752,035, according to Census Bureau estimates. Its county seat and largest city is Rochester. The county is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. Monroe County is part of the Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is part of the Finger Lakes region of the state.

Wikipedia: Monroe County, New York (EN)

500 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 4: East Main Street

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East Main Street

Main Street Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed in 1857 and spans the Genesee River. It has five segmental arches with spans of 30 to 42 feet and rises of 8–11.5 feet (2.4–3.5 m).

Wikipedia: Main Street Bridge (Rochester, New York) (EN)

542 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Granite Building

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The Granite Building is a historic department store building located at 124 East Main Street in Rochester, Monroe County, New York.

Wikipedia: Granite Building (Rochester, New York) (EN)

657 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 6: Andrews Street

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Andrews Street Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers) / CC BY-SA 3.0

Andrews Street Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was designed by city engineer J. Y. McClintock, constructed in 1893, and spans the Genesee River. It has seven segmental arches with spans of 36 feet and rises of nine feet.

Wikipedia: Andrews Street Bridge (EN)

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