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Crash Course in American Architectural History: 19th Century (YUP Brainery Class)

Rochester Brainery 176 Anderson Ave. F109, Rochester, NY, United States

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

Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African American Ancestors

Hochstein School of Music Performance Hall 50 Plymouth Ave N, Rochester, NY, United States

Walk the Walk School Performance At the “Walk the Walk” school performance day your students will meet actors portraying Rochester’s African American ancestors. Students will experience an onstage performance, as each Ancestor shares their story. Interactive activities keep students engaged during the performance. Pre/post visit materials prepare students and reinforce content. In addition to the ... Read more

Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African American Ancestors

Hochstein School of Music Performance Hall 50 Plymouth Ave N, Rochester, NY, United States

Walk the Walk School Performance At the “Walk the Walk” school performance day your students will meet actors portraying Rochester’s African American ancestors. Students will experience an onstage performance, as each Ancestor shares their story. Interactive activities keep students engaged during the performance. Pre/post visit materials prepare students and reinforce content. In addition to the ... Read more

Crash Course in American Architectural History: 20th Century (YUP Brainery Class)

Rochester Brainery 176 Anderson Ave. F109, Rochester, NY, United States

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

Women in Preservation and Design (YUP Brainery Class)

Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY, United States

For Women's History Month, celebrate some of the femme figures who have made their mark on our cities, neighborhoods, and small towns. From nationally known figures like Louise B. Bethune, who was American's first professional female architect, to local icons like Helen Ellwanger, who founded one of the nation's earliest preservation organizations, the Landmark Society ... Read more

The Rocks That Built Rochester (YUP Brainery Class)

CRISP Rochester 819 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY, United States

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

Landscape Architects of Rochester (Rochester Brainery Class)

Warner Castle 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY, United States

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, or private ... Read more