This is a postcard from 1915... and other Rochester, NY Warning Or Danger Tips

This is a postcard from 1915 that has been colorised. Rochester has many old buildings and has a rich history as the hometown of Frederick Douglas, George Eastman, Susan B Anthony, Xerox, Kodak, Bausch and Lomb, Mitch Miller, Chuck Mangione and actors Pernell Roberts and Hugh O'Brien.


Rochester Trivia
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*Did You Know?
-The average number of days reaching 90 degrees or above is 9
The average number of days falling to 32 degrees or lower is 134
The average number of cloudy days per year is 199
The averages number of inches of snow is 70.
The first known abolitionist group was founded here in 1838 and Susan B Anthony was born here and Frederick Douglas lived here.
We are the birthplace of many world famous companies including: Eastman Kodak, Xerox, Bausch and Lomb, Rochester Products ( Famous Rochester Quadra Jet Carburetor)
George Eastman committed suicide

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*You know you're from Rochester, NY when:

-The thought of eating a 'garbage plate' makes your mouth water.
-The only thing at the annual May Lilac Festival is snow.
-The worst four-letter word you could say is 'Fuji'.

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