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Bookends is a bookstore offering a variety of used books. The store is located at 1550 Jefferson Road, in the Bowl-a-Roll Plaza (On Jefferson Rd. near Winton) in Henrietta, and was previously located at 15 S Main St in Pittsford Village. Bookends is a member of the Rochester Area Booksellers Association.
Old Scrolls Book Shop Old Scrolls Book Shop is a used and rare book store located in the beautiful Finger Lakes area between Rochester and Syracuse. They sell used, rare, and out of print books that can be browsed online or in the shop. Said shop is two floors of over 7000 books - including collectible, first edition, and antiquarian - on a variety of topics such as Americana, religion, history, exploration, zoology, biography, classic literature, poetry, art and more. Old and modern novels, mystery, Modern Library, local and regional history, university press and other scholarly publications. Large selection of books on horses and horsemanship, nature, and animal behavior. Old Scrolls is a member of the Rochester Area Booksellers Association.
The Camp Bow Wow Rochester Dog Daycare and Boarding facility, is a locally owned, nation-wide franchise that provides a fun, safe and upscale environment for dogs to play all day. Camp Bow Wow is located in the annex side of the Genesee Valley Regional Market in the heart of Henrietta. Camp Bow Wow provides a social play environment where can dogs can burn energy and get lots of attention. Dogs are separated by size and temperament while they are playing in the play yards all 3 of the play yards have outdoor access. The facility has Camper Cams (aka Webcams) so owners can view their dogs live via on Internet while they play. Staff are trained in dog behavior, safety and health management. The facility also offers a variety of other services including grooming, training, an assortment of retail items, and more. Camp Bow Wow now offers in-home pet sitting for all of your pets: furry, feathered, or scaled with our Home Buddies service! Check out our web site for information on services and pricing! New Campers Before your dog can stay at Camp Bow Wow, you will need to do several things. First, your dog will need to have several vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella) and be neutered/spayed. Then your dog will need to complete an interview day where they will stay at Camp Bow Wow and their temperament will be gauged. If your dog does okay during the interview, then you will receive a certificate that allows them to stay at the camp.
DAVE Digital Audio Visual Environments (formerly Dave Lane's Stereo Shop) sells and installs home video and audio, and car audio. Rochester residents will probably recognize their former jingle, "Stop at the Shop", which was part of their TV and radio ads for at least a decade. The CD Exchange is located at the back of the store. In 2020 they moved to Winton Place. Note: Please note this shop is entirely unrelated to the The Stereo Shop chain.
Fashion Week of Rochester is an annual four-day event held each October to showcase the local fashion and boutique scene. Activities include a Switch & Swap, where participants can trade used clothing; three runway shows; and a Boutique Crawl. The primary focus of Fashion Week, however, is as a fundraiser for the Center for Youth. While most fashion weeks tend to be elite affairs, the Center for Youth, in reflection of its mission, intends for Fashion Week of Rochester to be accessible to everyone. This is seen in their selection of venues and affordable ticket prices. The 2013 Fashion Week included shows at The Factory at Russell Street, Third Presbyterian Church and the Temple Building. Celebrities Tommy_Lee and Shannon_Elizabeth appeared as special guests. Past and present participants include: A Different Point of View Tanvi Asher and Shop Peppermint Chandeliers Boutique and Accessories Cornell's Jewelers Dado Boutique Katrina Elliott Embrasse-Moi Andrea Geer Lord & Taylor Memorial Art Gallery Paislee Panache Vintage and Finer Consignment Parkleigh Reckless Necklace Salon Brio Scott Miller Salon & Spa Silk Bridal Boutique Arlene Sutherland W Salon References Making Fashion Accessible to Everyone - Rochester Woman Magazine (2012-07) Fashion Week is refashioned for 2013 - Democrat and Chronicle (2013-10-12) The real impact of Fashion Week of Rochester - WHEC TV-10 (2013-10-18)
HISTORY OF BRODSKY TEXTILE "Brodsky's Famous for Fabrics" Rochester’s largest textile store had its beginnings in 1929 when Hannah Brodsky, a native of Budapest, Hungry and her husband, Abraham Brodsky, a native of Russia, opened Brodsky’s New York Bargain Store at 414 Joseph Avenue in Rochester, New York. In 1933 Hannah Brodsky opened another store at 406 Joseph Avenue, and named it the Brodsky Textile Store. During its first 25 years, the business grew so much that it started to outgrow its Joseph Avenue location. Originally set up for retail business, the site could not handle the additional sales to suppliers and institutional and industrial users of fabrics. By 1955, a constantly expanding business motivated the Brodsky family to expand the company’s business with a branch store to be located at 870 West Main Street in the Bull’s Head district of Rochester. The family by that time included brothers Samuel, Mort, Irving and Maurice along with brother-in–law Nathan Portno, who all working alongside the matriarch of the family, Hannah, in the business. Hannah Brodsky remained president of Brodsky Textile with her sons, Maurice and Morton Brodsky and son-in-law Nathan Portno as Vice Presidents, with Irving Brodsky as Secretary and Samuel Brodsky as Treasurer. The grand opening of this store took place in February, 1956. At that time Brodsky Textile was the largest textile store in Western New York and one of the largest in the country. The new store featured the company’s large selection of fashion fabrics, along with drapery and slipcover materials. Departments were also devoted to notions, which included threads, buttons, patterns and zippers along with drapery hardware. The original store at 406-416 remained as the company’s headquarters and anchor store. By 1960 the Bull’s Head store was closed and a new location was chosen for a new main store. The company bought the site of the old Elks Club at 111-113 Clinton Avenue North. The Elks’ building was soon demolished and a new, 23,100 square foot building of masonry and steel was constructed. The first floor along with the basement was to be the retail space for the textile company and the second floor was to be rented as office space. The location, Clinton Avenue North near the corner of Franklin and Andrews Streets was chosen due to it being one of the busiest intersections in Rochester. The original plan for the Joseph Avenue store was to keep the store open and become a branch of the Clinton Avenue main store, but before the new store opened on Clinton Avenue, a decision was made to sell the store on Joseph Avenue and concentrate the business at the new store. Eventually the building on Joseph Avenue would be sold to Grossman’s Plumbing and Supply. In 1961 Brodsky Textile moved into its new location. It had free parking next to the store and was open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30AM to 6PM, Tuesday and Thursday until 9PM and Saturday until 6PM. The business thrived at its new location. Grandchildren of Hannah Brodsky enjoyed working in the store during evenings and summers and some of them went on to become full time employees. Custom made draperies became a niche of the fabric store and their annual Washington Birthday Sale around Washington’s Birthday always remained an event customers would flock to in February. Industrial customers, like Eastman Kodak, looked to Brodsky’s for supplying specialty fabrics and dressmakers would always go to Brodsky’s first looking for the perfect fabric for their custom made clothing and drapes. Customers came in looking for Mrs, Brodsky and her family with questions on fabric, patterns, and accessories. The customers knew that they would get expert advice for their projects and expert service on their custom made drapery. In November, 1962, Hannah Brodsky, at the age of 73, died of a heart attack. Until her death she worked in the fabric business and also worked with her daughter Bea Portno at their antique shop, H.B. Antique Shop located at 649 Monroe Avenue. Mrs. Brodsky would be truly missed by not only her family but also her loyal customers. During the late 50’s, Samuel Brodsky, who became the store’s buyer in addition to his other duties at the fabric store and the textile company, began to delve into real estate. Having been involved in the expansion of the fabric store and its real estate growth, Sam decided to spend more time on its real estate ventures and reduce the amount of time he spent on the day to day operation of the fabric store. He continued running the fabric business with his family and continued his buying trips to New York City to purchase fabric for the retail and commercial business, but at the same time he also started branching out into the planning, development and construction of other unrelated real estate projects along with his brother, Mort. Eventually, the two brothers went on to become major real estate developers in the Rochester area. While the real estate ventures grew, Sam realized that he could no longer devote time to the fabric business. He made the decision to give his full attention to the expanding real estate business and turn over the everyday duties of the fabric business to other family members. During the 60’s and early 70’s, Brodsky nephews, working with other family members and long time employees, started to take on major positions and job duties in the fabric business. In 1974, with the sale of custom draperies expanding, a branch store for drapery fashion was opened at 949 Monroe Avenue. This store was soon closed as customers still preferred the Clinton Avenue store. Finally in 1975 the stock of the Brodsky Textile Corporation was sold to one brother, Maurice Brodsky who eventually moved the fabric store to Jefferson Plaza opposite Southtown Plaza on Jefferson Road. After several years at its new location and under the sole ownership of Maurice Brodsky, the fabric store was closed. Brodsky’s, “Rochester’s Largest Textile Store”, is still fondly remembered by its many customers who made it a point to visit the store for its fabric selection and to enjoy the hospitality that was always extended to its shoppers, its extended family.
Homegrown & Handmade Market was a family run market selling locally produced (Rochester, Finger Lakes, Upstate NY) products. Located in the Upper Monroe neighborhood, they opened on March 1, 2024 and closed later that year.
1st Print Comics sells new and used comic books in Gates. They are especially well known for their limited press run of 1,000 issues of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue 34 (IDW) with the Rochester skyline on the cover. Founded in 2009.
Andy's Candies is a local manufacturer and retailer of homemade candies and chocolates. Their factory is in Rochester's Group 14621 neighborhood. Their products may be purchased at four retail locations in the surrounding area or online.
Dollar General is a chain dollar store with multiple locations in Rochester. Everything in the store does not cost one dollar—instead, merchandise is sold at even dollar or half dollar prices (ex. $5.00, $6.50, $8.00, etc.).
Side parking lot sign: 12-07 Arena's is a high-end florist and gift shop on East Avenue. In addition to flowers, they also stock a variety of jewelry, knickknacks, and art of a garden/organic style. Their store occupies two floors. Awards Voted "Best Florist" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards for five consecutive years (from 2006 to 2010), and again in 2015.1 2 3456
Looking into the food court, 10-2008 Eastview is Rochester's most upscale mall, but those from much larger cities would be unimpressed by the more mid-market store selection. Eastview is home to 5 department stores (Lord & Taylor, Macy's, JC Penney, Sears, and Bon-Ton) and many more stores for every member of the family. Some notable stores unique to the Rochester market and all of upstate NY include Aldo, Ann Taylor, Apple, Arden B, Arhaus, Bombay, Cache, Clarks, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Godiva, Janie and Jack, J Crew, Jessica Mcclintock, Johnston and Murphy, Lindt, Pottery Barn, Sephora, Solstice, Swarovski, White House/Black Market, Williams Sonoma, and The Walking Company. Check out the store directory for a complete listing of all the stores. LL Bean will open in 2009. Eastview also features several full-service restaurants: Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Bonefish Grill, Champps Americana, and PF Changs Chinese Bistro. Eastview is located just over the Monroe County line in the Town of Victor. Supposedly, it was originally planned to be built in the Town of Perinton, but Perinton officials rather sensibly balked at the increased traffic and commercial sprawl that a regional mall brings. Victor officials were only too happy (at the time) to accept the consequences, and now Ontario County rakes in the sales tax revenue from tens of thousands of Monroe County residents making their purchases at Eastview and surrounding retail offerings.
Aquatic Center of Rochester is a SCUBA diving and snorkeling training and equipment, including retail, rental and service. PADI Open Water Diver certification courses are held year round. During the winter months, however, you may have to take a trip to complete the open water checkout dives. Additional certification courses are available when demand warrants; commercial certification is available. The cost of the Discover Scuba class (held on Wednesdays for people to whet their appetite for diving) may be applied to the cost of the certification course. The store also includes two big, shaggy, friendly Great Pyrenees dogs. They seem to spend most of their time collapsed on the floor, but they appreciate a good scratch.
B. Forman's was a department store and mainstay of the Rochester downtown in its heyday. B. Formans's was incorporated in 1912 and operated a store at 46 Clinton Avenue. The founder's son, Maurice Forman, later took over the business, expanded it and attracted fame by co-developing the Midtown Plaza with Gilbert McCurdy and moving the store into the plaza. Notes and References Tax Dispute Appeals Court Documents from a tax dispute argued in June 1971 and decided in 1972 contain information regarding Midtown, Forman and McCurdy. WXXI.org Memories of Midtown
CVS 2100 Monroe Ave (585)461-3995 CVS 485 Spencerport Rd (585)247-0170 Walgreens #9585 410 Spencerport Rd. Gates (585)247-1710 Wegmans Ridgemont Plaza 2833 West Ridge Rd. (585)723-6020 Only open 24 hours till 4/27/08 Rite-Aid 529 Monroe Ave 585 244 1711 (This store closes without warning; call ahead.) References Univ Of Rochester Health 24 hour Pharmacies - list outdated Monroe County Medical Society Urgent Care Resources - includes pharmacies - Aug 2007
Bandit's Bathhouse was a dog groomer with do-it-yourself tubs and a nice little store for your pet goodies located in the Piano Works Mall in East Rochester, NY! Bandits closed March 30, 2014.
Fanny Farmer was a confectionery factory with retail stores that was started in Rochester, New York by Canadian immigrant Frank O'Connor in 1924. The name is from Fannie Farmer, a revolutionary chef and cookbook author of the same time period. Unfortunately the store opened its doors four years after her death. The first store was opened on Main Street and quickly became successful. More stores started opening in other NY towns and cities and at its height over 350 shops were running in 22 states. In 1992 the Archibald Candy Company acquired the brand and the stores are now all closed.
Advertisement from the 1940 Rochester City Directory McCurdy's was a department store and mainstay of the Rochester downtown in its heyday. John C. McCurdy founded McCurdy's in 1901 and operated a department store at 285 East Main Street. His son, Gilbert J.C. McCurdy, later took over the business, expanded it and attracted fame by co-developing the Midtown Plaza with Maurice Forman and making McCurdy's Department Store a key player in the plaza along with B. Forman's. Gilbert McCurdy, the grandson of the founder, managed the company after his father. McCurdy sold the store to May Departments Stores in 1994, but a federal judge temporarily prohibited them from acquiring it on anti-trust grounds in November of that year. In 1995 the May Company sold the store along with three others to Bon-Ton to avoid the legal issues. See Wikipedia Article for more details. Notes and References May Co. to sell 4 McCurdy's in Rochester, N.Y., to Bon-Ton from Daily News Record , March, 1995 (Brief Article) Federal judge put brakes on May's purchase of McCurdy's - Daily News Record , November, 1994 Tax Dispute Appeals Court Documents from a tax dispute argued in June 1971 and decided in 1972 contain information regarding Midtown, Forman and McCurdy. WXXI.org Memories of Midtown
ARC Floral was a florist that was a subsidiary of the Arc of Monroe County, a nonprofit organization that provides work and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. The store serves the following areas: Rochester, Brighton, East Rochester, Gates, Henrietta and Pittsford. The Artful Gardener opened in this location in May 2010.
365 Fresh sells locally grown specialty cut flowers in the Rochester area. For the 2013 season, 365 Fresh offered flowers direct to the consumer via the CSA style 365 Fresh Flower Club, on farm through a retail stand and a soon to be announced Farmers' Market. 365 Fresh also offers flowers to florist, event planners, restaurants, D-I-Y brides/grooms and others in need of bulk flowers direct from their fields in Livonia. Visit the 365 Fresh website for more pricing, options and availability.
Sign for Anderson Alley parking off Goodman Street. 9-2008 Anderson Alley Artists is a community of professional artists and photographers occupying four floors of the Anderson Arts Building, a revitalized former shoe factory. It is located next to the Village Gate in the Neighborhood of the Arts. Anderson Alley Artists is in the process of being renamed the Anderson Art Association. Anderson Alley Artists participate in First Friday Citywide Gallery Night, featuring a different theme each month. Many of the artists also participate in an open house tradition known as Second Saturday, during which they open their studios to the public on the second Saturday of each month. Each year, there are two larger events, the Holiday Gala and Arti Gras, featuring guest artists and live music. * The Anderson Arts Building is accessible during the Holiday Gala and Arti Gras events, when there is an elevator operator. Use the North entrance of the Good Luck Restaurant. Artists: Antonino Barbagallo - Photography Janice Baylis - Jewelry Disa Baylis - Art glass beads, jewelry BOA Editions, Ltd. - Publisher Lynne Feldman - Painting, collage, and serigraphy Sharon Jeter - Functional art and jewelry Kathleen Hanney - Pastel and oil Richard Harvey - Figurative mixed media and sculpture Valerie Larsen, NWS - Painting Evelyn J. Kitson - Wall hangings and surface design Richard Margolis - Art and architectural photography Diane Phillips - Wool strips on linen Elisa Root - Painting and ceramics Timothy J. Toal - Photography Jan Hewitt Towsley - Weaving and textiles Patricia Trivino - Painting Sherry L. Tulloch - Painter and printmaker See the Neighborhood of the Arts page for other residents of the Anderson Arts Building.
Bon-Ton was a national chain department store with a total of four locations in the Rochester area. A third location at the Eastview Mall was closed in early 2012 and a fourth at the Medley Centre was closed in 2008. The remaining two locations closed in early 2013.
Just Games Rochester is a board, card, role-playing game shop in Penfield. They also carry miniatures, paints, and accessories, plus exclusive dice, out-of-print games, and more. They have over 1000 titles in stock, including the largest selection of dice on the East Coast. The store has a daily gaming events. You can find their most up-to-date calendar on their "website"
Canal Town Pet Shop & Grooming, located in Barefoot Landing Plaza in Spencerport offers grooming services available by certified professional groomers for all dog breeds and cats. Pet supplies for dogs, cats and all small animals. Fresh water fish supplies. Canal Town Pet Shop & Grooming works with Animal Service League to help find loving homes for homeless cats in Rochester. Vendors of Eagle Pack Holistic Pet Foods Now hosting Obedience Training and Doggie Playgroups, birthday parties, and more! Ellie, a standard poodle, after grooming Lily, a yorkie, after grooming Nellie, an Airedale Terrier, after groomingQualified, certified professional groomers with 14+ years experience specializing in all breeds, especially designer breeds and cats, exotics (have a long haired bunny in need of a haircut?) and also trim wings, nails, and beaks on birds. They offer to take extra time and care to train your puppy to behave for a lifetime of fun grooming sessions. Full service grooming package includes: Hair trim around the paw pads. Nails trimmed and filed. Ears plucked free from hair and cleaned. Shampoo and fluff dry. Trim or hair cut to your specifications. Choice of finishing touch (bandana or bow) Extra services: Time after 15 minutes of brushing and combing on a small dog. Any D-mat or shave down due to matting. Shave down on a bath dog. Luxury skin treatments, medicated shampoos, flea shampoo. Pick up and delivery, handling fees, aggressive dog fees. They charge a "Base Price" for a full service groom or bath for each breed. Groomings are by appointment only and average time on an average sized, non matted dog is 1 hour, 30 minutes. They offer high grade shampoos and conditioners to reduce allergic reactions. Fun and attractive finishing touches such as bows and nail painting also available. If you want your pet to have an added flair, they offer body dyes (safe for your pet, and temporary) color to enjoy. All dogs and cats require current Rabies and Distemper vaccinations before grooming. They do not accept tags as proof of vaccination.