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Stone Warehouse, Rochester New York

Stone Warehouse, Rochester New York

John Gilbert himself built the warehouse from stone quarried from the bed of the Genesee River. Extensive interior changes were made in 1838, when William Cheney converted the warehouse to a foundry. The structure was enlarged to seventy-five feet by one hundred and fifty feet in 1864 by Samuel Oothout. The elevator house at the southwest comer is a later addition. Myron Holley was an enthusiastic supporter of the construction of the Erie Canal. In 1819, he secured passage of a hill to let the contracts for the canal construction east of Rochester. He and Gilbert then purchased the parcel at the proposed juncture of the canal and a feeder servicing Genesee River traffic. The warehouse was constructed and another portion

Silas O. Smith House, Rochester New York

Silas O. Smith House, Rochester New York

The construction of thehouse located at 485 East Avenue, corner of Sibley Place, now owned and occupied (1934) by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Willard, was commenced in 1839 and occupied November 13, 1841, by Silas O. Smith, according to information given by Mrs. Willard to the Old Houses Committee. Silas O. smith died in 1863, and the house was then occupied by Hiram Smith (who was not related to the original owner). Still later, the house was occupied by Frank Lord from 1870-1874, who sold it to Hiram Sibley. In 1875, Mr. Sibley presented the house to Hobart F. Atkinson, father of Mrs, Willard. Mr. Sibley tore down the kitchen wing of two and a half stories, and made some slight

Hiram W. Sibley House, Rochester New York

Hiram W. Sibley House, Rochester New York

Hiram Sibley, the owner of the original house, began working for a telegraph company operating under the House patent about 1850. He engineered the merger with Ezra Cornell's Morse Patent Company between 1854 and 1856. Thus was created the Western Union Company. Sibley attempted to lay an overland telegraphic cable to Europe via Alaska and Siberia, but with the completion of the Trans-Atlantic cable in 1866, Sibley stopped his work. Sibley's office as president of Western Union has been preserved in the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences. He then began building railroads and acquiring farmlands. For forty years Sibley was active in Rochester civic affairs. In 1843, he was elected to a term as County Sheriff. In 1874, he built

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Rochester New York

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Rochester New York

The Gothic details applied to a basically eighteenth century American church plan and elevation make St. Luke's Church an important transition in the development of church architecture and the Gothic Revival style. In 1828, the building was enlarged by an addition of two bays toward the west. In 1856, the tower was remodeled, altering the upper stage to its present form, a gabled belfry. In 1836, the double pulpit was installed, followed in 1839, by the screen and canopy above it. A chancel rail, or altar rail, was installed in 1843. In 1856, the interior was frescoed, painted tracery paneling on the west wall. The wall was again frescoed in either 1866-67 (the most probable date) or in 1887, this time

Rochester Free Academy (Board of Education Building), Rochester New York

Rochester Free Academy (Board of Education Building), Rochester New York

The present building is the fourth which has been erected on this site. Upon completion, it could accommodate four hundred students, a library and office. In 1904, following the completion of two new high schools, the building became the Municipal Court and Education Building. Since 1926, the building has been occupied by the Board of Education. The first classes were held in 1874. The boys' school was located on the second floor; the girls' school located on the third floor. In the language of the Hon. L. H. Morgan, the 'Free Academy is simply a special common school, a finishing school, located in the center of a group of schools, for which the others are so many primary departments. It assumes

Lindley M. Moore House, Rochester New York

Lindley M. Moore House, Rochester New York

Lindley Murray Moore, the Quaker builder of the house, was the first president and recording secretary of the Rochester Anti-Slavery Society in 1838. At the same time he was vice-president of the Rochester Temperance Society. He taught for some time in local public schools, eventually becoming a principal. From 1848-50 Moore was the principal of Haverford Friend's School, now known as Haverford College, located outside of Philadelphia. Moore's son, Dr. Edward Mott Moore, was a well known doctor and prominent citizen of Rochester. Other owners, including prominent Rochester citizens, doctors, a Congressman and County Treasurer, by their selection of the Moore House as a residence indicated not only the desirability of the house, but also the prestigious location of the house

Monroe County Courthouse, Rochester New York

Monroe County Courthouse, Rochester New York

The 1894-96 structure is the third Monroe County Courthouse to be erected on this site. The first, costing approximately $7,000.00, was erected in 1821-22. The second courthouse was completed in 1851, at a cost of $70,000.00. In each case, lack of adequate space created the need for a new structure. The site, one of three proposed in 1821, was selected as the most centrally located and most convenient. The structure, situated in the midst of the business and governmental heart of the city, faces north. The southeast corner of the lot contains a parking lot.

Livingston Park Seminary, Rochester New York

Livingston Park Seminary, Rochester New York

This residence, best known as the Livingston Park Seminary, and so called for the reason that it has proudly claimed this dignified historic old school for girls as its Alma Mater since the 1860's. The erection of the building can best he determined by the land records, which shows a deed of property by David Cathcart, otherwise known as Lord Alloway, to James K. Livingston on August 9, 1827. The consideration was $315.00. Mr Livingston was a real estate operater of some magnitude, and did considerable building. He undoubtedly started the erection, either late in the fall of 1827 or early in the spring of 1828. Just how long he took for the erection is not known however, it was completed

St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mendota Minnesota

St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mendota Minnesota

Built by the St. Peter's Catholic Church in 1855 and used continuously since then. Very interesting stone building. The original roof was of hand-split pine shingles. The first seats were of pine, split and handadzed. The rear part was originally used for living quarters by the priest. Father Ravoux was the builder. The tower was added in 1880. A Mr. McCunn installed the bell. The inside of the exterior walls were later stripped, covered with boards and cloth, and painted. In 1903-4 Ferdinand Beaudette made alterations, excavating under the floor which originally rested on the ground, putting in a heating plant, reducing the balcony in size, and adding some partitions.

First Universalist Church, Rochester New York

First Universalist Church, Rochester New York

The present structure is the second church building of the First Universalist Society of Rochester, incorporated in April 13, 1846. The first church, located on South Clinton Street near Main Street, was completed in 1847. It was used until 1907, when it was sold to the Seneca Hotel, since known as the Manger Hotel. Claude Bragdon (1866-1946), the architect of the First Universalist Church, studied under Bruce Price and worked for another Rochester architect, Harvey Ellis, before opening his own office in 1901. In 1909, he designed the Rochester New York Central Railroad Station where he attempted to adapt musical ratios to architectural design. This work led to the publication of Art and Geometry by William Ivins. Bragdon became very interested

Minneapolis New Church Society, Minneapolis Minnesota

Minneapolis New Church Society, Minneapolis Minnesota

Built by ths Minneapolis New Church Society (Swedenborgian) about 1869. Interesting for its frame construction and well designed wood ornament. About 1900 it was taken over and used by a colored congregation. About 1915 it was again used by the New Church Society. Heating plant and chancel alterations made in 1917. This structure well records the wooden era that prevailed in this timbered country up to 1900.

West House, Minneapolis Minnesota

West House, Minneapolis Minnesota

Built by Col. Ebenexer West between 1850 and 1855, the second building in point of age now (1936) standing, on the East bank of the Mississippi River in (then) St. Anthony Falls, now Minneapolis. In the early days this was a famous summer resort for Southern tourists arriving by boat up the Mississippi, the only transportation available. This is a good example of the wood architecture of the period. The floors are of heavy hand hewn joist. It was also called the Kenwood Hotel and the Temperance Hotel at later dates. Bought in 1888 by a Mr. Schumacher. Mrs. Schumacher later married T. J. Doty, and they ran the hotel as a workingmen's boarding house for 15 or 20 years.

Old Custom House, St. Paul Minnesota

Old Custom House, St. Paul Minnesota

The 39^th Congress (1866) passed a bill for the purchase of a site and erection of a building at St. Paul, for a custom house, Post Office, federal coort and other necessary government offices. The land was purchased in 1867, building started in 1868, and completed in 1875. Exterior walls are constructed of native lime stone, base and trim of granite.

First Presbyterian Church, Rochester New York

First Presbyterian Church, Rochester New York

This particular structure is the third church for Rochester's oldest congregation, organized in 1815. The previous structure, a massive stone building, was destroyed by fire in 1869. The architect A. J. Warner not only received the commission for the new church, but also was the designer of the Rochester City Hall which was built on the site of the burned structure. Over-all dimensions: Approximately sixty-two feet or three bays by eighty-nine feet or seven bays. Eighteen foot square tower at the northeast comer; rectangular chapel, thirty-one feet by sixty-eight feet adjoining the west wall. Three bay, two-and-one-half story social hall, attached at the southwest corner. Floor plan: The nave with center aisle and flanking side aisles can be reached from the

The Female Academy of the Sacred Heart, Rochester New York

The Female Academy of the Sacred Heart, Rochester New York

In 1849, the Religious Order of the Sacred Heart arrived in Buffalo to form a school. Lack of public support forced the school to move to Rochester in 1855. The first school was located on North Saint Paul Street. In 1863, the encroaching industrialization of the area and lack of additional grounds for expansion forced the school to move to its new location on Prince Street. Although the school had developed into an exclusive, expensive educational institution, Bishop McQuaid requested in 1970 that students unable to meet tuition costs he admitted gratis. The original house was built c. 1845. The adjoining school building to the north was built in 1874. The chapel immediately to the north was built in 1890-91. The

Mattock School - Webster School, St. Paul Minnesota

Mattock School - Webster School, St. Paul Minnesota

A one room school built by the Township at Randolph & Snelling Avenues, St. Paul. The walls are of native limestone, and are still in a good state of preservation. The school was originally called the Webster School, but when the Township was annexed to St. Paul in 1887 the name was changed to the Mattoch School in honor of Rev. John Mattoch, who was then secretary of the School Board and acting superintendent of schools. The building has been preserved by the American Legion as a historic landmark.

Hervey Ely House, Rochester New York

Hervey Ely House, Rochester New York

The Hervey Ely House sits like a small Greek temple on top of a hill in Rochester's architecturally significant Third Ward Historic District. As one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in western New York, it features free-standing Doric columns, entablatures, pilasters and antae. The interior has elaborate plaster decorations and fine marble fireplaces. This structure is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It has been designated a landmark by the Rochester Preservation Board. Hervey Ely, a wealthy owner of the Red Mill grist mill, was one of the leaders of Rochester during the booming flour milling period. After the collapse of the grain market in 1841, Ely was forced to sell the house. Subsequent owners were

Alexander Ramsey House (Mansion House), St. Paul Minnesota

Alexander Ramsey House (Mansion House), St. Paul Minnesota

Alexander Ramsey purchased the property at the west comer of South Exchange and Walnut Streets in 1850, He promptly built a house and he and his family lived there until the fall of 1868, when the building was moved across the street to permit the construction of their Mansion House, Completed in the fall of 1872, the magnificent stone house became the Governor's permanent residence until his death in 1903. The Ramsey's daughter, Marion, was married to Charles E. Furness in 1875, and she came to live in the Mansion House after Mrs. Ramsey's death in 1884. Mrs. Furness died in 1935 and was survived by her two daughters, Laura and Anna, who continued living there until their deaths. Laura in

Ellwanger and Barry Nursery Office, Rochester New York

Ellwanger and Barry Nursery Office, Rochester New York

When the building was constructed, the firm of Ellwanger and Barry was the largest nursery establishment in the world. There were over 30,000 square feet of greenhouses, employing about 200 men. Traveling salesmen and office help were in addition to this figure. Following the opening of Japan to trading with the West, the firm received an unlimited order from Japan for a selection of specimens to be chosen by the partners, primarily Barry, the horticulturist. Ellwanger appears to have been the businessman of the partnership. Both men were prominent in business and community affairs, serving on bank boards and in elective offices. Barry was elected as the alderman of the 12^th Ward in 1860. Both partners lived adjacent to the nursery.

Jonathan Child House (Church of Christ Scientist), Rochester New York

Jonathan Child House (Church of Christ Scientist), Rochester New York

The house at 37 South Washington Street was built in 1837 by Jonathan Child, first Mayor of Rochester, who lived in this house until 1850. Hastings is said to be the architect of the house. It was often alluded to as Child's Folly. Mr. Child came to Rochester in 1810 from New Hampshire and in 1818 married the daughter of Colonel Nathaniel Rochester, one of the founders of the City. He sold his home in the late 1940's to John N. Wilder, one of the founders of the University of Rochester. From 1852 to 1856 the house was owned by Freeman Clark. Frederick Stewart became the owner of the house In 1856. ln 1870 the house passed into the hands of

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