South Wedge Historic District

The South Wedge Historic District is a residential area in southeast Rochester covering about 77 acres with mostly two-story homes built between 1840 and 1920. The buildings display Italianate and Queen Anne architectural styles with varying window arrangements, ornamental details, and roof designs.

The area developed as a popular residential neighborhood during Rochester's industrial growth, attracting workers and merchants. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, recognizing its importance to American architectural history.

The neighborhood displays homes from different periods that show how people's building tastes changed over time. You notice these differences in the facades and details when walking through the streets.

The district is easy to explore on foot at a leisurely pace through its various streets. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when you can clearly see the architectural details and differences between the homes.

Many visitors overlook St. Andrew's Episcopal Church and Engine Company Number 8, two notable buildings that shaped the area's history. These structures show how public and religious buildings were also part of neighborhood development.

Location: Rochester

Address: 20-98 Alexander, 20-123 Ashland, 39-336 Averill, 14-89 Bond, 38-149 Comfort, 1-396 Gregory, 59-279 Hamilton Sts.

GPS coordinates: 43.14333,-77.60389

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08