Rochester, County seat in New York, United States
Rochester sits along the southern shore of Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genesee River, featuring numerous parks and waterfront areas.
The city evolved from a flour milling center in 1803 to become the global center of photography when George Eastman established Kodak headquarters in 1892.
The George Eastman Museum preserves the largest collection of photography and cinema artifacts, displaying over 400,000 photographs and 28,000 motion pictures.
The Rochester Transit Service operates 40 bus routes throughout Monroe County, connecting downtown areas with educational institutions and residential neighborhoods.
The Strong National Museum of Play holds the most extensive collection of historical materials related to games, toys, and electronic entertainment worldwide.
Location: Monroe County
Inception: 1803
Elevation above the sea: 154 m
Website: https://www.cityofrochester.gov/
Shares border with: Greece, Gates, Chili, Brighton, Irondequoit
Website: https://cityofrochester.gov
GPS coordinates: 43.15729,-77.61521
Latest update: June 9, 2025 08:38
National Toy Hall of Fame
1.2 km
Empire Corridor
882 m
Oak Hill Country Club
8.3 km
George Eastman Museum
2.9 km
Kodak Tower
539 m
Mount Hope Cemetery
3.3 km
The National Museum of Play
1.2 km
Seabreeze Amusement Park
10.2 km
Edward E. Boynton House
3.9 km
Xerox Tower
901 m
Geva Theatre Center
1.1 km
Marina Auto Stadium
1.3 km
Midtown Plaza
850 m
Times Square Building
371 m
High Falls
472 m
Seneca Park Zoo
5.5 km
Susan B. Anthony House
1.1 km
Rochester Zen Center
2.1 km
Statue of Frederick Douglass
2.8 km
Memorial Art Gallery
2.2 km
Jack Rabbit
10.1 km
The Metropolitan
706 m
Eastman Theatre
1.1 km
East High School
1.9 km
Ontario Beach Park
11.4 km
Highland Park, Rochester, New York
3.2 km
Rochester Museum and Science Center
2.3 km
Aquinas Institute
3.9 kmReviews
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