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Rochester NY history: A look at life in the 1940s

A look at life in Rochester NY in the 1990s ...

New documentary, same fascinating history of Rochester's subway

Although the subway operated profitably during World War II, it became a money loser after the war." From "Lost Subways of ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

‘Rochester History' Journal publishes with new digital format

A new edition of the Rochester History Journal revisits the mid-sized American city and considers the past while looking into the future. The spring issue was edited by Christine L. Ridarsky, ...

Rochester librarian works to preserve Black history, close archival gaps

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — African American history can be forgotten, overlooked and even scrubbed, but in Rochester, a project to reclaim what is lost is gaining momentum. “We have over 300 special ...

Connecting through Black History narratives

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Frederick Douglass Voice published by Howard Coles, is the longest-running Black-owned newspaper in Rochester. The publication ran from 1933 to 1996. That might seem like ...
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What was life like in the 1990s in Rochester? See these rare and nostalgic photos

Take a stroll down memory lane with this collection of nearly 180 rare photos that depict life in Rochester during the 1990s. These evocative images provide a unique glimpse into the daily experiences ...