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Nathan's Soup & Salad

Former Nathan's Soup & Salad location at Park Ave." Photo by Ben Margolis (April 2007) Nathan's Soups - Feb 2008 at Park Ave. Nathan's is a small soup and salad place with three locations in the Rochester area. The original was on Park Avenue in the city. The other two are in Henrietta: one at the Genesee Valley Regional Market (opened in 2011) and another in the Alumni Student Union at RIT. The Park Avenue location closed on January 26, 2018 as the owners focus on expanding on wholesale production and selling soup to different establishments and restaurants. The menu changes quite frequently, and they make all of their soups and salads in-house. The Park Avenue interior underwent an extensive renovation in 2013.

Manhattan Square Park Neighborhood

View with Broad, Chestnut and Court Street Roundabout Project construction (July 2012) The Manhattan Square Park Neighborhood refers to the area surrounding Manhattan Square Park. With both the park and the Strong National Museum of Play within its borders, as well as its proximity to the East End, the neighborhood places an emphasis on recreation. The Strong Museum also provides most of the neighborhood's restaurants and shopping opportunities. The HSBC Building is located here. As of July 2012 the busy intersection of Broad Street, Chestnut Street, and Court Street is the site of a $5.5 million construction project that promises not only a traffic roundabouts but also trees, lighting, and sidewalks. Establishments First Niagara Bank Manhattan News and Groceries Manhattan Square Tennis Club REOC B-Stro Skyliner Diner Strong National Museum of Play Sweet Dawn Cafe

Persimmon Park

(Nov. 2013) Persimmon Park is a park operated by the Town of Brighton on the southwest corner of Highland Avenue and South Clinton Avenue, just south of Pinnacle Hill. Access is primarily on foot but there are a couple of parking spots on Eldridge Avenue and parking is allowed on nearby residential streets (but not Clinton or Highland). The park is so-named because of the beautiful persimmon trees growing there. This is primarily a passive park meant for the enjoyment of nature, and is popular with residents in nearby apartment complexes. This park was created on land that had been originally acquired by the State for the Genesee Expressway project that would have connected Interstate 390 directly with downtown Rochester. Part of the property had historic homes on it and there are still some foundation remnants visible among the woods. Facilities include: Small mowed lawn area with benches amidst the woods

Genesee Crossroads Park

Genesee Crossroads Park, also known as Charles Carroll Park, is a relatively small urban park located in the Convention District along the west side of the Genesee River, between Main Street and Andrews Street. It is behind the Holiday Inn and basically on top of the Genesee Crossroads Parking Garage. The Sister Cities Pedestrian Bridge crosses the river in the middle of the park. Benches and picnic areas are available and are popular with office workers at lunchtime in the summer months. The park is located approximately where the notorious old Front Street was located before the days of urban renewal. There is also a sculptural installation by Richard Fleischner called "Rochester Project" that was dedicated in October 1986. Redevelopment In December 2013 it was announced that the City had offered Genesee Crossroads Park as the new site of the proposed Roc City Skatepark. Once completed, it will be the largest skatepark in the country. If successful, it could inspire the creation of other, smaller skateparks throughout the city.1

Empire Boulevard

About Empire Boulevard: Empire Boulevard is part of an old travelway between Rochester and Webster which has been overtaken by Route 104. It gives a street name to Route 404 from its terminus in Irondequoit until Route 404 becomes Ridge Road in Webster. The route also serves as a portion of the Seaway Trail and becomes a temporary major artery when traffic or weather conditions block the Irondequoit Bay Bridge (Route 104). Some important streets along the way (traveling east to west) are Gravel Road, Bay Road, Plank Road, North Winton Road, and Route 590. Attractions and Businesses Parks & Recreation: Empire Park, Ellison Park - (waterway bay outlet), Abraham Lincoln Park (formerly Irondequoit Bay Park East), McAvoy Park, Southpoint Marina Restaurants: - Applebee's, Bar-Bill Tavern, Bay Front Restaurant, Bento-Ya, Billy's Homestead, Boulevard Grill, Charlie Riedel's, DiBella's, Empire Hots, Guida's Pizzeria, Joe's Brooklyn Pizza, La Bella Vita, Maa's Diner, Midnight Smokin' BBQ, Nutcracker Family Restaurant, The Peppered Pig, Pizza Hut, Pontillo's, Royal Dynasty, South Bay Bar & Grill, and Tim Hortons Other: Agway, AMC Loews Webster, AMF Empire Lanes, Atlas Music, Baytowne Plaza, Delta Sonic, Eastway Liquor, Goodwill Stores, Home Outlet, K2 Bros Brewing, Play It Again Sports, Wegmans

Lunsford Circle Park

Lunsford Circle Park is a Rochester park located in the Corn Hill neighborhood. It is named after an early prominent African-American physician. The park is shaded by beautiful mature trees and has a gazebo that is utilized for various musical concerts. During the Corn Hill Arts Festival this park is a center of activity. Notes and References

Fairport Erie Canal Liftbridge

Wikimedia Commons Feb 2010, BradMandell The Fairport Erie Canal Liftbridge, a bridge located over the Erie Canal on Main Street in Fairport, is an engineering marvel: "Did you know it's the only bridge in the world built on a bias? The south end is higher than the north end. Plus, it's an irregular decagon. No two angles in the bridge are the same. No corners on the bridge floor are square, earning it a place in "Ripley's believe it or not" 16 times." 1 Information and Photo References Fairport Lift Bridge from Fairport Village Partnership Images of the Fairport Lift Bridge on ErieCanal.org is an excellent collection of historic and recent photos. Satellite View and Info on Wikimapia.org with pictures and information Fairport Lift Bridge on Waymarking.org Fairport Lift Bridge and Colonial Belle Movie - a 9mb zipped video on RocPic.com Photos

Fourth Street and Peck Street Park

Fourth Street and Peck Street Park is a small Rochester park in the Marketview Heights neighborhood. The park includes some greenspace, a playground and half a basketball court. In the Summer a "spray park" operates here to keep the neighborhood children cool. Notes and References

Hojack Swing Bridge

Hojack Swing Bridge - Larger View BradMandell The Hojack Swing Bridge used to sit in the center of the Genesee River near Lake Ontario where it originally was used to transport trains across the river. The bridge was built by the King Bridge Company (see references) for the New York Central Railroad in 1905, replacing a previous bridge. It served part of a rail line known as the Hojack Line - which ran from Niagara Falls to Oswego. After traffic on the rail line ceased, remnants of the shore connections fell into disrepair. The bridge itself sat in a permanent open position and suffered from lack of care or preservation. About 2010 the Coast Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers began serious efforts to have the bridge removed to improve the harbor and remove a potential hazard to navigation. The bridge and its foundation were finally removed in late 2012. Efforts to Save the Hojack Bridge There was an active movement to save and preserve the Hojack Bridge and turn what some considered an obstacle and eyesore into an attractive part of the Rochester scene. This is detailed in the following: TheBridgeProject Webpage See * Google Maps Satellite Image of Former Site See also: Lake Shore Boulevard - Seaway Trail - for area attractions Railroad - for more information about the rail lines. Ontario Beach Park - for a nearby attraction Patrick O'Rorke Bridge - a view of the former bridge site Photos Early 1900's photo of the bridge on Fineartamerica website - Hojack Photo in Ontario Beach and Charlotte Area Set on Flickr by BradMandell Hojack Bridge on Flikr - some nice shots, and you can link to them. Ed Finucane Photos on King Bridge website 1960's Photos of Rochester Rail includes a shot of the bridge in action HMS Photography Slides Richard Margolis Bridge Photos References and Related Sites King Bridge History Website, see also their Upstate NY Page Rochester Beat - Hojack Bridge Virtual Globetrotter bridges Google Sightseeing Hojack Line Hojack Story on WebsterTrails.org Abandoned Roads - The Hojack Line

Fast Ferry

Rochester's ship sailed twice daily during peak season. The Basics In 2004 the fast ferry, nicknamed The Breeze, began daily service between the ports of Toronto and Rochester. In September 2004 the ferry abruptly stop running when it became public that the ferry's operating company (Canadian American Transportation Systems) owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in fuel fees and did not have the funds to pay for it. The city of Rochester, having already invested millions of dollars into the project, bought the ferry from its other investors during a foreclosure auction in Febuary 2005. The ferry resumed service on June 30, 2005 as The Cat, managed by Bay Ferries Great Lakes Limited. The ferry featured two movie theater rooms, a restaurant, two bars, wireless internet access, duty free shopping, and a children's play area. Fares start at $29 for an off-peak one-way walk-on ticket, plus a $5 passenger annoyance fee. A summer walk-on round trip was $74/person, which is quite competitive compared to Amtrak or Greyhound. In January 2006, newly elected mayor, Bob Duffy cancelled city support for the ferry. Despite the fact that the Ferry service was not designed to make a profit in the first 2-3 years, in the first year of operation the Ferry racked up much more debt than expected, and problems with mis-managment by Canadian American Transportation Systems undermined support for the project. The Ferry was sold to a UK company May 3, 2006 for $29.8 million. When it was running during the peak summer months the ferry left Rochester at 8am and 3:30pm, and left Toronto at 11:30am and 7pm, six days a week. On Tuesdays, the ferry made one round trip, leaving Rochester at 8am and Toronto at 7pm. The Boat The Atrium aboard the vessel. Persons caught going up the steps to the Business Class area without authorization best know how to swim.The boat itself is massive: it is 284 feet in length, 78 feet wide, and as tall as a five story building. It can hold 750 passengers, 220 cars, and 10 buses or trucks. Spirit of Ontario I (her official name) has a top speed of 55 miles per hour. The port to port travel time is about 2 hours and 15 minutes. The Rochester ferry terminal is located near Ontario Beach Park at 1000 N River St. It is easily accessable by going north from the eastern terminus of the Lake Ontario State Parkway. It's serviced by bus route 1 (Lake Avenue). If last year is an indication, the bus schedule will be almost (but not entirely) incompatible with the ferry schedule. The terminal has an assortment of quick-service restaurants such as Quizno's, Cheeburger Cheeburger, California Rollin', the Nutty Bavarian, a coffee shop and Abbott's. Across from the terminal is LDR Char Pit and Nola's BBQ. The Toronto ferry terminal is located at approximately 1 Unwin Avenue, at the south end of Cherry Street. You can get there via TTC bus 172 (Cherry Street), from Union Station. If you're driving or walking, there is a Loblaw's grocery store at 10 Lower Jarvis St, which was a good place to pick up water, food, or coffee for the ferry trip to Rochester. Before it was closed From the canadian terminal walking into Toronto takes about an hour (to/from the end of Yonge Street) and isn't really that interesting. TTC fare is $2.50; be sure to get a transfer when you get on the bus. The $8 Day Pass was a good option as well, especially if you were travelling with another adult and/or a packet of children on weekends or holidays. More information is available on the ferry schedule page. See Also: How To Get To Rochester External Links: The city's fast ferry page Online ferry booking (or call 1-877-283-7327) Ferry Bad Place Article Nice photo tour of the ferry ride: http://www.therefrigerator.net/features/ferry/ferry01.html My favorite Ferry page! Buy a "rare" ferry schedule on eBay The Aftermath Following the collapse of the ferry service and its subsequent sale, the New York State Comptroller's Office audited the ferry and its finances (by request of Assemblymen Brian Kolb and Joseph Errigo). The audit report was issued July 27 (full text here in PDF). The report is sharply critical of the handling of the ferry, accusing the city of ignoring warning signs from the beginning and inadequately protecting the city from financial problems. In order to avoid being docked all winter in Rochester, the ferry left the terminal during the evening of December 21, 2006 to beat the closing of the St. Lawrence Sea Way. The ship will be dry docked in Nova Scotia to repair yet another crack in the hull and wait for the sale to EuroFerries to be completed. Recently, the ferry terminal building on the Canadian site was used as the location of a new CBC detective series called "The Border" (starts Jan 7th, 2008).http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/286468

Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer is a sculpture by Jim Gary located at 150 Canal View Park, Canal View Blvd, Rochester, NY . The sculpture portrays a dinosaur with a dragonfly in its mouth, and is made completely of steel scrap from junk car parts. Gary "is the only living sculptor ever invited to present a solo exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C..." and is noted for his dinosaurs. See photo and details on RochesterPublicArt.com Article on Jim Gary's death on WashingtonPost.com

Aqueduct Park

Aqueduct Park is a mini-park located downtown in the Four Corners neighborhood. According to a plaque dated 1974 it is privately owned and maintained by the Lawyers' Co-Operative Publishing Company "for the benefit of its employees and for the general public." It is bordered by Graves Street, East Main, and the Genesee River. The park contains several benches and picnic tables. Its scenic views make it a popular lunchtime spot for many employees in the area. Several restaurants are right around the corner, including Peach Blossom, Galleria Pizza, and Subway. In 2013 Aqueduct was a Critic Pick winner for "Best Pocket Park" in City Newspaper’s annual Best of Rochester contest.1 Note that the Rochester City website gives the address as 23 East Main. The Graves St. address works better with Google Maps, however.

Harbor and Carousel Festival

2007 Festival - June 22-24th From City Event Calendar: June 22, 2007 - June 24, 2007 every day at 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Ages ALL Celebrate Rochester's Lake Ontario and Genesee River Corridor waterfront featuring: Friday's Boat Parade of Lights at 8:30 PM Saturday's RG&E Energy in the Sky fireworks at 10:PM Two stages of non-stop entertainment Day long car show The world's oldest operating Fire Boat, the Edward Cotter The tall ship Saint Larwence. *NEW* this year the Harborfest 10K Race along the Genesee River Trail - - - - - -Below is Last year's entry - - - - - * Cycle to the festival with Critical Mass on Friday!! from a city press release: This year's Rochester Harbor and Carousel Festival, one of Rochester's favorite family events, will return to Charlotte's Ontario Beach Park June 24-26. The festival celebrates its return after being suspended in 2001 to allow for the completion of the renovations along Lake Ave. and within the Port of Rochester area. Along with the completion of Charlotte's re-designed Genesee River harbor area, the festival coincides with the 100th Anniversary of the historic, beach-side Dentzel Carousel, and the impending launch of "The Cat," the city-owned catamaran, soon to resume fast ferry service between Rochester and Toronto. Free Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Museum tours and an abundance of arts and crafts for sale will be featured throughout the festival, and the Wegmans Children's Area will offer exhibits, interactive activities, games, entertainment and rides just for kids. The spectacular "Boat Parade of Lights," at 8:30 p.m., Fri., features dozens of brightly lit and decorated vessels passing in review as they head out on the Genesee River into Lake Ontario. Hundreds of dollars in prizes await the boat captains and crews who best decorate their crafts and costume themselves to represent fairy tales, reflecting the theme, "Fairy Tales." Boats having courtesy safe boating certification by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron or Sheriff's Marine Patrol will get bonus points. The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee regretfully announces that the tall ship Fair Jeanne will be unable to attend the festival due to mechanical difficulties. An additional FREE RTS shuttle parking lot—located at the Greece Arcadia High School, 130 Island Cottage Rd.—has been added this year to ease potential traffic congestion and to ensure sufficient parking for the festival. A second shuttle parking lot is located at 4800 Dewey Ave., at Ling Rd. The air-conditioned and fully accessible RTS shuttle bus will depart for Charlotte approximately every 15 minutes from both lots.? Handicapped parking is available onsite.

Eastman Business Park

Eastman Business Park is a 1200-acre industrial complex located near the shores of Lake Ontario. It provides space to young firms emerging from a business incubator. Trigeneration provides advantaged utilities. Technical services include advanced analytical services, piloting, electronic prototyping, materials characterization, and printed circuit board design. Facilities include offices, wet labs, dry labs, cleanrooms, manufacturing sites and warehouse space. Leases can be tailored to individual company needs. Eastman Business Park is located on what was once part of Kodak Park. Some EBP Tenants Eastman Commons Community, Inc. Eastman Kodak ESL Federal Credit Union LiDestri Food & Drink Love Beets Safety Solutions Incorporated Carestream Health Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Johnson and Johnson) Cerion Energy Rochester Silver Works Champion Photochemistry Sweetwater Energy

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.

Catacombs

Do catacombs exist in Rochester? Some believe there are some near/under High Falls from abandoned mining operations. This was mentioned on the show General Hospital Others think they maybe located below Highland Park. See this alt.gothic email: http://groups.google.com/group/alt.gothic/msg/a36ece2e937217d3. Also see: Q and A

Bushnell's Basin

Historic Bushnell's Basin is set on the boundaries of the towns of Pittsford and Fairport on the Erie Canal; overlapping each town. An up-and-coming location for the past decade, Bushnell's Basin has hosted several new projects enhancing its location and aesthetic appeal. It is the home of the volunteer Bushnell's Basin Fire Department (BBFD), which is situated in the center of the Basin and is currently constructing a new state-of-the-art facility. There are several neighborhoods surrounding the Basin, which are almost evenly split between Fairport and Pittsford mailing addresses. The surrounding residents marvel at the close proximity of a drug store (Eckerd's), a wide array of eateries (Pontillo's, Bruegger's bagels, Tom Wahl's, Abbott's Frozen Custard, Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters, Cascade Cafe, Dunkin Donuts), gas stations (Mobil and the newly-constructed Hess), a playground/park with lit up tennis courts (Kreag Road Park), and mostly everything you need in a green-grassed, picket-fenced, surburban life. Many residents enjoy a walk on the canal with an Abbott's in tow, or a trip to the Tennis Club of Rochester to watch the anticipated District Tournaments each summer. The quaint basin is not far from the Perinton Wegmans, Powder Mills Park, Eastview Mall, or Highway 490; perhaps these are all factors in the nearly unbearable rush hour traffic de facto forbidding all left-hand turns.

Lexington Avenue

Lexington Avenue is one of the major east-west routes of the city's northwest. From Lake Avenue to the railroad tracks it runs through the Edgerton neighborhood. Between the tracks and Mt. Read Boulevard it forms the border between Lyell-Otis and Maplewood. The remainder - its western end - forms the border between the city (Lyell-Otis) and Greece, although Lexington is still part of the municipality of Rochester. Dewey Avenue is the other major intersection. Lexington is also one of the roads that bisects Kodak Park. Mt. Read Boulevard is a major intersection. Similar to Emerson Street, Lexington is a mix of commercial and low-income residential on the east side but becomes increasingly industrial as you continue west. Located on Lexington Avenue Traveling west. 376 : US Post Office 530 : Dr. Louis A. Cerulli School No. 34 624 : La Marifinga 688 : Straight Home Inn 715 : Marshall Boxes Inc. 720 : Trimline Landscape Management 720 #2 : Adirondack Mulch & Stone Company 1000 : General Motors 1144 : Airgas Branch 1175 : Brothers International Food Corporation 1275 : Lexington Federal Credit Union 1280 : US Post Office 1330 : Adecco 1600 : Forklift Cafe The Edison Technical and Occupational Center is located on Colfax Street right off Lexington. See Also International Socialist Organization

Arnold Park

Arnold Park is a beautiful residential street in the East Avenue Historic District. It is lined with stately old homes and vintage apartment buildings. It was laid out circa 1870 by William Arnold, a real estate agent and inventor of the slash lock. 6 Arnold Park was the home of Cornelius Parsons at the time he was elected mayor of Rochester in 1876.1 Like nearby Oxford Street, Arnold Park is divided by a tree-lined median. Located on Arnold Park Traveling south. 5 : Open Sky Yoga 7 : Rochester Zen Center 21 : Arnold Court Apartments Arnold Park Salon is located on the corner of Arnold Park and Park Avenue

Oxford Street

Magnolia trees in bloom on Oxford St, 4-2008 Oxford Street is a beautiful residential street in Rochester's Southeast Quadrant. Its route takes it through several of the city's hottest neighborhoods: Monroe Village, the Park Avenue area, the East Avenue Historic District, and the Neighborhood of the Arts. Oxford is also considered to be the western border of the Park-Meigs Neighborhood. Living here puts you within easy walking distance of many opportunities for art, dining, nightlife, and shopping. The Oxford Mall is located on Oxford Street between Monroe Avenue and Park Avenue and it is well known for its magnolia trees which blossom every spring, for a brief but dramatic display around the first week of May. Some old post cards for Rochester would use drawings of this street in full bloom. Notable intersections are University Avenue, East Avenue, Park Avenue, and Monroe Avenue. Located on Oxford Street Oxford Street Mall, Photo captured in June 1998 by David Howe Oxford Street is lined predominantly with big old houses, most of them subdivided into apartments. Park Oxford Properties is the big landlord, with The Roosevelt as their flagship building. Oxford Street does have the following establishments, however (traveling south): 56 : Ralph C. Schwarz & Sons Inc. 267 : Oxford Gallery 267 : The Roosevelt 283 : The Red Fern 514 : Matt Talbot Ministries 534 : Blessed Sacrament Church 535 : John J. Curran Funeral Home Inc. The Monroe Village Farmers' Market is held seasonally in Blessed Sacrament's parking lot. Links A nice video featuring the blossoming of the magnolia trees on Oxford Street on BorderlineMadness.com .

Great Harvest Bread Store

Park Avenue Location 3-2008 Some goodies at Great Harvest 3-2008 The Great Harvest Bread Stores in the Rochester area were rebranded from their former Montana Mills name, these stores specialize in fresh-baked bread and pastries, with free samples of breads provided. The Park Avenue location is a combination fresh bread store / coffee shop, and attracts shoppers as well as casual coffee seekers. The Monroe Avenue location is a more traditional store. The Park Ave store gets extra points for creative re-use of an existing structure, what used to be an old gas station. Hooray for saving a neat piece of local architecture instead of razing it for something "newer". The unique layout of the establishments gives them a surprisingly charming atmosphere.

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.

Chimney Bluffs State Park

Land and water clash at Chimney Bluffs Chimney Bluffs. Photo captured in September 2002 by David Howe Chimney Bluffs. Photo captured in July 2012 At Chimney Bluffs State Park land and water clash, sculpting the most dramatic landscape on the Lake Ontario shore. You can experience massive earthen spires from above or along the lakeshore on nature trails. Day-use services include picnic areas, nature trails and restrooms.The buffs are composed of soft clay and mud, formed by erosion of a glacial drumlin. The park is on the east side of Sodus Bay and convenient for day trips to Sodus Point and the park. Directions: Travel east through Wayne County on Route 104, then turn north on Lake Bluff Rd. to the park entrance off Garner Rd. Alternatively, turn north on Route 14 then turn east on Ridge Road which takes you through south end of Sodus Point across the bridge and then turn north on Lake Bluff Rd. Notes and References Wikipedia Article NY State Parks - Chimney Bluffs State Park Chimney Bluffs State Park, photos and description on the commercial website nyfalls.com Chimney Bluffs State Park Walking Tour Info @ NaturalHighs.net Photos @ Roselli.org Great Sodus Bay dot org (find more things to do while you're out in the Sodus Bay area) Oblique aerial imagery through Microsoft Live Chimney Bluffs in the News Feb 19, 2010 Budget Reductions Press Release NY State Park Closures and Reductions - recommends CLOSING Chimney Bluffs along with a long list of other park closures and reductions. Release includes Governor Patterson's statement "In an environment when we have to cut funding to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and social services, no area of State spending, including parks and historic sites, could be exempt from reductions. We cannot mortgage our State's financial future through further gimmicks or avoidance behavior." D&C 2/19/2010 Article - Reports on the Press Release. Assembly Tourism and Parks Committee Chairman Steve Englebright, D-Suffolk County was quoted as saying: "the state built parks during the Great Depression, not close them."

Genesee Waterways Center

Genesee Waterways Center offers flatwater rowing, sculling, canoeing, and kayaking on the Genesee River and Erie Canal near Genesee Valley Park, and whitewater kayaking at the man-made course at Lock 32 Whitewater Kayaking Park. During the summer, you can take rowing or sculling lessons, and row in a group (it's fun!), and rent kayaks and canoes from GWC to paddle where you please on Rochester's many waterways. For rowers, you can become a member of GWC, and either store your own boat and oars at their boathouse, or have unlimited use of their boats for an equipment usage fee—including their kayaks and canoes!