Walking Tours &
Motorcoach Tours
East Avenue
Mansions & Millionaires Walking Tour
(East Boulevard
to Oxford)
Have you ever
wondered about the history of the beautiful mansions 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? Learn the history
of Rochester’s most illustrious street, see many impressive mansions, and hear
the stories of the millionaires that developed the area around East Avenue. View
the unique architecture of wonderful mansions and other historic buildings not
only on East Avenue, but also on adjacent streets such as Oliver, and East
Boulevard. Listen to colorful anecdotes that will delight anyone who was born in
Rochester or has lived here for a short time. This nostalgic tour will evoke
wonderful memories of the "good old days."
East Avenue
Mansions & Millionaires Walking Tour
(Oxford to
Alexander)
Have you ever
wondered about the history of the beautiful mansions 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? Learn the history
of Rochester’s most illustrious street, see many impressive mansions, and hear
the stories of the millionaires that developed the area around East Avenue. View
the unique architecture of wonderful mansions and other historic buildings not
only on East Avenue, but also on adjacent streets such as Prince, University,
and Arnold Park. Listen to colorful anecdotes that will delight anyone who was
born in Rochester or has lived here for a short time. This nostalgic tour will
evoke wonderful memories of the "good old days." As an added bonus
this year we will show you the locations and photos of a number of beautiful
mansions which were torn down before preservation efforts began.
Mansions &
Millionaires Of Early Rochester Motorcoach Tour
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
beautiful, interesting slides of mansions, millionaires, and hear wonderful
anecdotes that will delight anyone who was born in Rochester or has lived here
for a short time. 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." There are images of the inside of many of the
millionaires' mansions discussed during this presentation.
The Famous &
Infamous Residents Of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
A Fall Foliage Walking Tour
Visit one
of America’s Victorian cemeteries looking its best, bursting with fall
colors everywhere. See some priceless Victorian monuments and learn
about Victorian symbolism. Listen to delightful stories of famous residents like
Rattlesnake Pete, silent movie star Louise Brooks, the Spaghetti Sauce
Kings, Gettysburg hero Col. Patrick Henry O'Rorke, noted broadcaster and
humanitarian Al Sigl, and infamous resident Jack the Ripper.
The
Famous & Infamous Residents Of Holy Sepulchre & Rochester Riverside
Cemeteries
A Fall
Foliage Motorcoach Tour
Visit two of America’s
beautiful Victorian cemeteries looking their best, bursting with fall colors
everywhere. See some spectacular monuments and mausoleums. Listen to delightful
stories of famous residents like Rattlesnake Pete, Martha Matilda Harper, silent
movie star Louise Brooks, Gettysburg hero Col. Patrick Henry O'Rorke, noted
broadcaster and humanitarian Al Sigl, the Gleasons, infamous residents like Jack
the Ripper and one of Chicago’s notorious mob bosses in the days of Al Capone,
and many more.
Tales
& Treasures Motorcoach Tour of Historic Rochester
Do you
remember when downtown Rochester was a wonderful place to shop with great
department stores like Sibley’s, Edward’s, McCurdy’s & Forman’s? Do
you know where the wealthy flour millers, businessmen, and politicians of early
Rochester lived before the East Avenue area developed? Hear tales of Rochester’s
past and see historic buildings which still exist in the downtown area. Visit
the famous "Ruffled Shirt & Silk Stocking" district and Grove
Place, in Rochester’s vibrant cultural district, where the famous Gibbs, Ward,
and Selden families lived for over 100 years.
View
ArtWalk, a fascinating outdoor art trail in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the
Arts. See architectural landmarks in Rochester dating back to 1816 such as Brown’s
Race in the High Falls area, where flour mills and industry once flourished
making Rochester famous. Admire the beauty of Rochester’s first church, St.
Luke’s Episcopal, where the early pioneers and elite worshiped together.
Listen to stories that will amuse native Rochesterians or short time residents,
and bring back wonderful memories of bygone days. Anyone who has taken Warren’s
tours before will not want to miss another opportunity to be with Rochester’s
most knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide.
Parks, Pleasures &
Pastimes Motorcoach Tour of Early Rochester
Hear
the fascinating history of Rochester’s early parks in the good old days when
this area was the Coney Island of Western New York. Life was much simpler then
and the thrill of the beach and picnics at the park were the highlight of
family outings. Revisit Rochester’s historic parks and rekindle fond
memories of your childhood. See famous Hot Dog Row, Sea Breeze, and Ontario
Beach Park and learn about their history. View some of Rochester’s hidden
gems like the historic Charlotte Lighthouse, the Dentzel Carousel and the
legendary home of the ghost of Durand Eastman Park. Don’t miss the
opportunity to experience this new and exciting historic bus tour of Rochester’s
early amusement parks with local historian and author Warren Kling and his
wife Pat.
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Rochester's
Neighbors - The History of Pittsford & East Rochester
Many of you have asked for
a tour of Rochester's historic suburbs over the years. In
response to this, we have developed a new exciting historical
tour of the suburbs of Pittsford & East Rochester. Pittsford
is the earliest settlement in Monroe County and began before Rochester.
East Rochester, on the other hand, developed long after Rochester as a
planned community, due to the major expansion of a particular industry
in America.
Learn the early
history of these villages / towns and be
entertained with many stories of interesting people who
settled there. Hear the stories of the very wealthy who lived there
in the early days. Our journey into the past will point out
beautiful architecture and historical landmarks, some hidden right
before our eyes. Even if you live or have spent much time in these
beautiful suburbs, you will be amazed at all the new information
you will have to share with your family and friends.
Our
tour would not be complete without seeing what new developments are
occurring. We will also point out some interesting restaurants you
might wish to go back to and try with your friends. After your mind has
been filled with history, relax, socialize and enjoy a sumptuous
upscale hot luncheon buffet at one of Rochester's great restaurants,
Mario's. Come hungry!
Warren & Pat invite you
and your friends to come and have fun this
fall as we turn back time to relive the amazing history of Pittsford &
East Rochester, seeing them as you never have seen them before and
will never forget.
Warren is a Rochester
native, local historian and author of the best selling local history
book America's First Boomtown- Rochester, NY. He is one
of Rochester's most knowledgeable and entertaining local
historians who has been doing presentations, guided walks and
motorcoach tours for over fifteen years for many groups, organizations
and the general public.
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