Village of Avon Historic District Project Public Meeting
The Landmark Society has completed the National Register nomination for the Village of Avon Historic District. In partnership with the Village of Avon and the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), we will be holding an open public meeting on Thursday, January 13th at 6:30PM to share the results of the nomination, what this means ... Read more
GVRR Round 2 Webinar
GVRR Round 2 Applications are now open! Learn more in our upcoming webinar, which will cover general program information, walk through the application form, and allow for Q&A at the end. Another webinar will be held on Thursday, December 9th. Each webinar presentation will include the same information. Thursday, December 9th Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sf-Cgqz8vGtL31aedUATSO33GQgsKBmmb Monday, January 24th Registration ... Read more
YUP Class @ Brainery – Crash Course in American Architectural History I: 19th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will get 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 @ Brainery – Crash Course in American Architectural History II – 20th Century
Love old buildings but have no idea what you're looking at? In this class, students will receive 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
Rh(W)ine and Cheese Information Get Together – February 16th
Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NYJoin The Landmark Society to learn about our Spring 2023 river cruise – Tulip Time on the Jewels of the Rhine. Free airfare if booked by March 31, 2022. There will be a presentation that includes photos of the luxury river boat and stops on the route from Amsterdam, through Germany and France, and ending ... Read more
YUP Class @ Brainery: The Rocks that Built Rochester
It’s not an accident that 90% of the country’s cobblestone structures are located within 75 miles of Rochester. From cobblestones to picturesque cemeteries and stately red sandstone civic buildings to old mills, our area’s unique architectural heritage is, in part, a reflection of its singular geological history. Ancient shallow seas and more recent Ice Age ... Read more
Landmark Travels: Portugal and the Douro River Cruise
This trip took place in April 2022. Stay tuned for photos from the trip! Join us for The Landmark Society’s trip to Portugal in 2022. We will cruise 7 days along the Douro River, visiting cities, vineyards and villages. We’ll have two days in Lisbon, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Salamanca, ... Read more
Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th Birthday
Celebrate the founder of American landscape architecture, author and conservationist Frederick Law Olmsted. This year, organizations across the country are celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth in 1822. Visit olmsted200.org to learn more about Olmsted and his legacy, and highlandparkconservancy.org/frederick-law-olmsted for information about local events commemorating his birthday.
Nominations Due for 2022 Preservation Awards
We are now seeking nominations for the 2022 Preservation Awards. Award suggestions are welcome from Genesee, Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. Click here to learn more and submit your nomination by May 1, 2022!
Dance Performance at St. Joseph’s Park
St. Joseph's Park NE Corner of Pleasant & N. Clinton, Rochester, NYSt. Joseph's Park is proud to host "If These Walls Could Speak..." an experiential, multisensory, site-specific dance performance produced by Natalia Lisina, with live music directed by Gregory Woodsbie. The event is free, with donations accepted virtually at the door. Reservations are not required. Supported by SUNY Brockport and The Landmark Society of Western New ... Read more
