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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P3C_british-army-encampment_Rochester-NY.html
Bivouac For two days, July 2nd and 3rd, 1759, a force of 3,000 soldiers under the command of Brigidier General John Prideaux camped here. The army was advancing along the lake on a campaign from Oswego to Four Mile Creek, near Fort Niagara. Here t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P28_braddock-bay-hawk-watch_Rochester-NY.html
Migrating Hawks Warming temperatures and southerly winds, preferably southwest here, produce flights of hundreds of thousands of raptors at Braddock Bay in a single day, making the shore along Braddock Bay one of the finest places in North America…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P1K_converge-on-montreal_Rochester-NY.html
Destination Montreal In 1759, the British plan for defeating the French in North America involved major expeditions that would cut off French supply routes up and down the St. Lawrence River, block French advances south through the Champlain Valle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P0E_charlotte-cemetery_Rochester-NY.html
Charlotte Cemetery Maintained by the County of Monroe Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War Veterans, Lake Captains, Sam Patch and first lighthouse keeper rest here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OZR_paddy-hill-school_Rochester-NY.html
Paddy Hill School Formerly School No. 5 School District Est 1823. Property purchased for $50 on Oct. 1, 1839 for first school on this site.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OZQ_our-irondequoit_Rochester-NY.html
Our Irondequoit melon was developed here on the Wm. Sutton farm. Its seed was first sold 1899. Very famous for its taste. Wiped out by blight 1940s.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MET_on-this-site-over-the-years_Rochester-NY.html
This photo shows the earliest version of the 1920 Jack Rabbit coaster and its loading station - which burned in 1923. The station has been modified over the years (see the 1950's inset with banners and ticket booth) and the ride has been rebuilt m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MES_on-this-site-over-the-years_Rochester-NY.html
The "pole construction" building, now the park office, is shown here in its original location on Culver Road. The building originally served as a pavillion at the end of the trolley line. Later it was enclosed, became a restaurant and then a gift …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MER_on-this-site-over-the-years_Rochester-NY.html
The merry-go-round is the centerpiece of the park's colorful history. It was in 1904 that George Long Sr. brought his 12-year-old son George Jr. (inset) and the family to operate a carousel concession. This was one of several rides built and run b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MEQ_on-this-site-over-the-years_Rochester-NY.html
In the Fifties, this area featured rides like Boats and Turtles, which later movd to today's Kiddie City. The original Goofy House was first a dark walk-thru, and later had a rotating barrel, 2-story slide, moving stairs, and tilted room - plus th…