Buoyed by a partnership between RIT and the Rochester Public Library, the Rochester History journal has a new look and a growing readership. The journal’s 21st-century makeover is turning heads and ...
Today, most of us know Rochester as being home to one of the largest deaf communities in the United States. But the city has been a home to deaf people for nearly two hundred years. This lecture, ...
Whether you're a longtime resident or just curious about the city's past, this gallery above is sure to evoke a sense of nostalgia and insight into Rochester's rich history. See below for more rare ...
The hottest days ever recorded in Rochester history landed a day apart in 1936. On July 9 and 10, the mercury reached a blistering 102 degrees. The July 1936 heat wave was far more serious than four ...
This story is part of the Iconic Brands series, a USA TODAY network project showcasing the companies and brands that helped shape the nation's identity, economy and culture. The series celebrates ...
ROCHESTER — Andre Crockett has never been satisfied with Rochester’s Black history as it is popularly understood. It always seemed to him inadequate, incomplete. Convinced that there was more to be ...
Eight Alfred University undergraduate students presented research papers based on original research at the recent Phi Alpha Theta Regional conference hosted by Nazareth College, in Rochester. Phi ...
As the nation marks America’s 250th anniversary, we’re rolling out a series of special looks back at Rochester through the decades — starting with the 1970s. Take a trip back in time and rediscover ...