Have you ever wondered about the history of the beautiful mansions of Rochester,
particularly those around the East Avenue
area?
Who were the socially elite, rich and famous of Rochester
who
built and lived in these mansions, and how did they come by their wealth?
Now those and many other questions will be answered as you go back in time
to the glory days when gracious hospitality and elegant dinners were
commonplace in East
Avenue
mansions. See many wonderful slides of mansions and hear fascinating
anecdotes about
Rochester
’s
millionaires. Relive the days when automobiles were a novelty that only
the rich could afford and the daring could drive. This nostalgic journey
will evoke memories of stories your parents or grandparents told you about
the "good old days." Pat & I have gone inside many of these
mansions to take photos of their breathtaking interior opulence to share
with you.
Don’t miss this exciting presentation and 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
."
Date:
Monday, April 20, 2015
Where:
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
11:30 am Questions / Comments / Sneak Preview & Advance
Sign Up of Fall Motor Coach Tour
12:00 pm Hot Luncheon Buffet w/ Coffee, Tea, Dessert
Cost: $45/person includes
everything (presentation, delicious hot
buffet luncheon, coffee or tea, dessert, and all taxes & gratuities)
Advance
reservations & payment required:
Make your reservation
now. As those of you who have come to Warren
& Pat's events in the past
know, they fill up quickly. Space is limited so don't wait or you may be
disappointed. Once your reservation is received you will be sent payment
instructions. You can contact Warren
by phone (585-442-0099)
before
December 20, 2014
or send email to
rochesterhistory@rochester.rr.com
for reservations. Please
include your phone number in any message or email, along with the number
of people in your party and their names.
Important: Please include your phone number
in any phone message or email, along
with the number of people in your party and their names.
Make check payable to: Warren
Kling, 5 Leeward Lane, Rochester, NY 14618