You're Invited on a YUPventure!

The YUPs are going on an adventure, next Saturday June 24th, and you’re invited! We’ll start the day off with a moderate 2-3 mile hike in the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve to the Wenrich Cabin. The cabin was built by nationally known artist John Wenrich in 1926 as a place of respite and contemplation. For years, the cabin has sat unused and unmaintained. The Landmark Society included it in their 2023 Five to Revive list to draw attention to this rapidly deteriorating but magical place.

After the hike, we’ll head into town for behind-the-scenes tours of two Naples landmarks: the 1794 Federal style Cleveland House (operated by the Naples Historical Society) and the 1965 St. Januarius Church, designed by James Johnson (architect of the famed Mushroom House).

We’ll cap off the day with a few drinks at Engine 14 Brewery.

Cost is $12.51 per person, and space is limited.  All ages are welcome. Check the link below for a detailed itinerary and FAQ.

This is going to be a fun, casual adventure with several members of the Young Urban Preservationists, (YUPs for short).  We are an affiliate group of The Landmark Society, are an emerging generation of preservationists in the greater Rochester region dedicated to promoting inclusive, modern, and innovative preservation practices to help revitalize communities and our built environment.  Please spread the word if you know someone that might be interested!

Architecture for Lunch Summer Schedule

Hopefully today’s rain won’t repeat itself on our next five Architecture for Lunch tours! Plan to join us for one or more of these 25-minute tours, which feature information about the history and architecture of downtown Rochester neighborhoods. Tours are led by former Landmark staff member and educator, Tyler Lucero.

Architecture for Lunch tours are FREE and open to the public (no reservations required, just show up!), held rain or shine, for the most interesting lunch break you’ve ever taken.

This year’s tours:

• June 21: High Falls (meet at the west end of the Pont de Rennes Bridge on Platt Street)
• June 28: East End & Grove Place (meet at the park at the corner of Broadway and East, next to Christ Church)
• July 12: Four Corners & City Hall Historic District (meet at Rochester City Hall at 30 Church Street)
• July 19: St. Paul Street / Garment District (meet in front of the H.H. Warner Building – Warner Lofts at 80 St. Paul Street)
• July 26: Liberty Pole & East Main Street Historic District (meet at Liberty Pole Plaza)

All tours take place 12:15-12:40 on Wednesdays in Rochester.

Summer Architecture in the Wild Classes

More Architecture in the Wild classes with the Rochester Brainery are available for registration (including one spot that just opened up on our June 22nd tour of Maplewood’s Seneca Parkway!)

On Wednesday, July 26th, join us for Architecture in the Wild: Exploring Corn Hill’s Architectural History. This popular walking tour around Rochester’s historic third ward neighborhood always sells out, so don’t hesitate!

We also have two brand new Architecture in the Wild tours for 2023.  On Thursday, August 10th, we’ll explore Upper Monroe, a neighborhood of early 20th century homes adjacent to Cobbs Hill.  On August 23rd, we’ll walk some of the streets around the southeast section of the Inner Loop that were spared from demolition. We’re calling this one “The Inner Loop Leftovers,” but don’t let the name fool you – there are lots of hidden gems around South Union Street and Monroe Avenue.

Back by popular demand! A summer encore of “The Rocks That Built Rochester” class will be held on Monday, July 17th at Radio Social. In this class, taught by members of the Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs), you’ll learn about some of our area’s most treasured landmarks and the links to the ancient geologic processes that made them possible and influence their preservation today.

March with us in the Rochester Pride Parade

We’d love for you to march with The Landmark Society at this year’s Rochester Pride Parade! Let us know ASAP if you’d like to join us on Park Avenue at 1pm on July 15th, and we’ll reserve a custom-made Landmark Pride t-shirt for you. Email or call Larry Francer at lfrancer@landmarksociety.org or (585) 537-5954 to RSVP.  And if you’re planning to be a spectator, be sure to watch for us and “The Thing,” a vintage Volkswagen vehicle provided by members John Strawway and Mark Chaplin.

Learn more about The Landmark Society’s LGBTG Landmarks Initiative and our self-guided walking tours of Rochester at the link below.

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Upcoming Events

June 21st: Architecture for Lunch: High Falls

June 22nd: Rochester Brainery Class: “Architecture in the Wild: Maplewood’s Seneca Parkway” (ONE SPOT LEFT!)

June 24th: YUPventure: Hike to Hidden Cabin & Explore Naples

June 28th: Architecture for Lunch: East End and Grove Place

July 12th: Architecture for Lunch: Four Corners & City Hall Historic District

July 17th: Rochester Brainery Class: “The Rocks That Built Rochester“

July 19th: Architecture for Lunch: St. Paul Street / Garment District

July 26: Architecture for Lunch: Liberty Pole & E. Main Historic District

July 26th: Rochester Brainery Class: “Architecture in the Wild: Exploring Corn Hill’s Architectural History“

August 10th: Rochester Brainery Class: “Architecture in the Wild: Exploring Upper Monroe“

August 23rd: Rochester Brainery Class: “Architecture in the Wild: Exploring The Inner Loop Leftovers“

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