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April 2014 Event

Rochester's 180th Anniversary Presentation & Luncheon
 With Warren & Pat Kling

Sponsored by Rochester History Alive Publications

Date: Monday, April 21, 2014 

Description: Pioneer History Of Early Rochester

Come celebrate the 180th anniversary of the city of Rochester with us and have a great hot Italian buffet lunch at Mario's restaurant. Meet the early pioneer families who settled Rochester and find out how the roads we travel on got their name. Hear the amazing life stories of some prominent families who were instrumental in early Rochester's development including: Nathaniel Rochester, Abelard Reynolds, Gideon Cobb, Oliver Culver, Matthew & Francis Brown, James Cunningham and many others. Meet the inventor of the fishing reel, the baking soda baron of America and our first daredevil. Understand how Rochester became America's First Boomtown. Then get a sneak preview of our new fall motorcoach tour and have the 1st opportunity to sign up before it is announced to the general public.

Don’t miss this exciting presentation that will delight anyone who was born in Rochester or has lived here for a short time. Take this opportunity to experience the past with one of Rochester’s most knowledgeable and entertaining local historians. Warren is a Rochester native and best selling author of the book "America’s First Boomtown - Rochester, NY."  

Where to Meet: Mario's restaurant, 2740 Monroe Avenue

Time:
9:15 am  Meet at Mario's restaurant to check-in and select your table.
9:45 am  Presentation begins
11:15 am  Questions / Comments / Sneak Preview of Fall Motor Coach Tour
12:00 pm  Hot Luncheon Buffet w/ Coffee, Tea, Dessert
Cost For Event: $42/person (includes presentation, delicious hot buffet luncheon, coffee or tea and all gratuities, and taxes)

Advance reservations required:

Make your reservation now as space is limited. As those of you who have come to Warren & Pat's events in the past know, they fill up quickly so don’t wait or you may be disappointed. 

You can contact Warren by phone (585-442-0099) to make reservations or ask any questions about the event. Please include your phone number in any message or email RochesterHistory@rochester.rr.com, along with the number of people in your party and their names.  

Make check payable to:

Warren Kling 
5 Leeward Lane
Rochester, NY 14618