When I was a kid, F. W. Woolworth was still in business. They had an old fashioned fountain bar, and every single step you took in the building resulted in creaking floor boards. It also, like the East Rochester Volunteer fire department (which had a stage on the second floor), had an ancient smell to it.
The main thing about Rochester's business history, is that this was a center of manufacturing. I don't think Rochester ever recovered when the industry moved away.
This is beautiful I now live in keene nh and was raised over 30 years in Rochester thank you
When I was a kid, F. W. Woolworth was still in business. They had an old fashioned fountain bar, and every single step you took in the building resulted in creaking floor boards. It also, like the East Rochester Volunteer fire department (which had a stage on the second floor), had an ancient smell to it.
Had lunch there many times. Also Leos Dinner which is now at a Harley dealership near Cleveland. Visited it a few years ago.
I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome Historical Rochester video with me .
This was SO interesting to watch👍👍 and I’m not even from Rochester😂. Thank you for the historical information!
The main thing about Rochester's business history, is that this was a center of manufacturing. I don't think Rochester ever recovered when the industry moved away.
Who remembers Red Hayes directing traffic downtown?
Good video, but you should cut the music - it is distracting.
Do you know where The New Public National Bank was located?