YUP class @ The Brainery: Crash Course in American Architectural History, 20th Century
Rochester Brainery 176 Anderson Ave. F109, Rochester, NYLove old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, we'll give you the rundown of American architectural styles from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; ... Read more
Walk the Walk: Encounters w/ Rochester’s African -American Ancestors
Memorial AME Zion Church 549 Clarissa St., Rochester, NYEnjoy this free entertaining and moving evening of theatre, as African-Americans from Rochester’s past come to life to share their stories. Share the experiences of Rochesterians from the past, as you meet notables such as Frederick Douglass and Austin Steward – as well as those who may not be as well known, such as Bessie ... Read more
YUP class @ The Brainery: Crash Course in American Architectural History, 19th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, we'll give you the rundown of American architectural styles from the Colonial era through the 19th century, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; and ... Read more
YUP class @ The Brainery: Crash Course in American Architectural History, 20th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, we'll give you the rundown of American architectural styles from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; ... Read more
YUP Brainery Class: Rochester’s Landscape Architects
Most people know about the architects who have shaped our cities: whether it’s an internationally-known figure like Frank Lloyd Wright or a prominent local designer like Claude Bragdon, we all intrinsically know that someone designed the buildings around us. What is less commonly known is that our city’s landscapes - be it public parks, streets, ... Read more
YUP Brainery Class: Rochester Monuments & Memorials
The plaque next to a highway off-ramp commemorating Lincoln’s brief stop in Rochester; the first statue to memorialize an African-American; the drinking fountain admonishing temperance and the small Statue of Liberty replica in rural village parks; the Highland Bowl (yes, it’s a memorial)... Local monuments and memorials tell interesting stories, but ironically, they can be ... Read more
YUP class @ The Brainery: Crash Course in American Architectural History, 19th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, we'll give you the rundown of American architectural styles from the Colonial era through the 19th century, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; and ... Read more
YUP class @ The Brainery: Crash Course in American Architectural History, 20th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, we'll give you the rundown of American architectural styles from the late 19th century through the present day, with a focus on local and regional examples. Learn the names of important architectural styles common in the northeast; some basic architectural terminology; ... Read more
Historic Tax Credit Webinar for Homeowners
Attention homeowners in National Register historic districts! Did you know that you are eligible to apply to the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit program? Join us for a free webinar on August 27th to learn how you can save money on repairs to your home!
YUP Brainery Class: Architecture in the Wild – NOTA / East / Park!
Love old buildings but don’t know a Queen Anne from a Dutch Colonial? The Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs for short) are taking students out onto the streets to explore Rochester’s architectural history in its natural setting. In this 2-hour outdoor class, students will walk the Neighborhood of the Arts and the East Avenue ... Read more