Preservation Scorecard
Keeping score? We are – here’s the latest on several preservation issues around the region. SAFE: Marion Steam Shovel, LeRoy One of our region’s most unusual National Register listings, the Marion
Category: News
Landmark Society Offices to Move to Warner Castle
Last year, The Landmark Society was approached by the County of Monroe to help find a steward for one of our region’s most unique historic structures, Warner Castle. Located in
Help save Parrott Hall
UPDATE: A new press conference has been scheduled for Thursday, 6/14 at 2:00 PM on the sidewalk outside of Parrot Hall. On Thursday, 6/14 at 2:00 PM, The Landmark Society of
Seeking Nominations for Preservation Awards
What do a former dental dispensary, a beach bathhouse, two family estates in Geneseo, a lumber company, and a carpenter-contractor have in common?… All were recipients of Preservation Awards from
Upcoming City landmark designation hearing
On Wednesday, July 19, the City of Rochester’s Preservation Board and Planning Commission will hold a special hearing to consider the historic campus of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School for
Rochester Historic Resources Survey
The Rochester Historic Resources Survey continues this summer in the city’s SW quadrant. John Southern, Lead Intern for last year’s SE quadrant survey and a Master of Arts candidate at Cornell University’s Historic Preservation
Heart Bombs Across the Rust Belt
On February 11th, young preservationist organizations across the Rust Belt–in cities like Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis–gathered in their respective cities to show their love for old buildings in need
2016 Five to Revive announced
Today we announced our 2016 Five to Revive – a list that identifies opportunities for targeted, strategic revitalization. The announcement was made at our headquarters on South Fitzhugh St. in Rochester.
Identifying Rochester LGBTQ Landmarks
In conjunction with Gay Pride month, The Landmark Society of Western New York announces its newest initiative — a Rochester LGBTQ Landmarks Survey created to identify landmarks of significance in
Heart Bombing with the YUPs
Last weekend the YUPs held their first heart bombing event. (Never heard of heart bombing? Click here to learn more). Despite the exceptionally frigid temps, the event was a great
