The document explores both the historical and contemporary accounts of Rochester and Monroe County, with a particular focus on the development of culture and industry in Rochester. As well as being a historically informative text, the document functions as a tourist guide providing extensive information on local attractions, significant events, and tours that the author suggests to prospective visitors. Historical photos, illustrations and maps are included throughout the document providing visual context and support for the written information.
Details included in the document
- Historical information about Monroe county is provided
- Historical information specific to Rochester is provided
- Contemporary information (from the time of publication) on Rochester is included
- Detailed information on culture, transportation, events, tourist activities and local attractions
- Contains maps of the area as well as illustrations and historical photos
- Anecdotal accounts of Rochester are provided
- Provides information about other villages and towns in Monroe county
- Covers the historical period of 1612 to 1937
- Biographical information on multiple important and influential figures and institutions within Rochester history
- Statistical and geographical information regarding Rochester and Monroe County
- A chronology of Monroe County history is included at the end
Summary of Content
The document explores both the historical and contemporary accounts of Rochester and Monroe County, with a particular focus on the development of culture and industry in Rochester. As well as being a historically informative text, the document functions as a tourist guide providing extensive information on local attractions, significant events, and tours that the author suggests to prospective visitors. Historical photos, illustrations and maps are included throughout the document providing visual context and support for the written information.
Document layout
- The document is divided into three sections with a preceding introductory section; Rochester, Monroe County, and Tours out of Rochester
- The document text is well and efficiently laid out with concise and clear paragraphs that make the information easier to read
- Clear chapter, paragraph and section titles makes information and topic easily identifiable
- Titles for chapters are in larger font and on a new page
- Titles for paragraphs are in capital letters
- The page numbers are not included in the first few pages of the book, appearing after the index and contents page (starting p.24)
Notes of interest
- Statistical information about Rochester in the 1930s is provided in the first section
- Population, financials, land, industry, employment, infrastructure
- The anecdotal chapter of section one provides unique information surrounding local life, history and tradition
- A short anecdotal extract about women’s right to vote within Rochester (p. 73 – 74)
- Biographical account of Ebenezer Allen (p. 79); one of the first settlers in Rochester
- Anecdote about the Lost City of Tryon (p. 98 – 99)
- Anecdotal history of Rochester from the perspective of Washington Square (p. 99–102)
- Historical account of music within Rochester (p. 115); provides information on famous musicians and composers, musical schools and institutions within Rochester
- Conversational extract about Rochester (p.10)
- List of names for the cooperating advisory committee (p. 15)
- Historical information on the University of Rochester (p. 214); provides information about the further education facilities and opportunities available to Rochester citizens in the past
- Tours out of Rochester section (p. 297); provides detailed historical information about buildings, roads and landmarks sorted by area