2020 Event & Operations Update
(Updated June 23, 2020) Even though the methods might be a bit unconventional for the time being, our core work continues. Several trademark Landmark Society spring programs and events have
Author: Tyler Lucero
Seeking Nominations for Preservation Awards
What do a creek-side tavern, sunken garden, mercantile/café, prison guard towers, and a study of a Mid-Century Modern architect have in common? All were recipients of Preservation Awards from The
Serving You during COVID-19
Dear members and friends, Our office continues to be closed during the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency. All programs, lectures, tours, and other events for the month of April are cancelled
Heart-bombing 2020 at East High School
Each Valentine’s Day season for the last several years, young historic preservationist groups across the country – including Rochester’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) of The Landmark Society – have participated
Revival of Holley High Underway
Included in our inaugural 2013 Five to Revive list, the decades-vacant former Holley High School in the village of Holley is finally on a path to a better future. In
Landmark Society’s 2019 Preservation Award-Winners Announced
It’s time again for The Landmark Society’s highly-anticipated annual Awards Ceremony: join us on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Rochester’s historic City Hall. The Awards are given
2019 Five to Revive Announced
The Landmark Society of Western New York today announced its 2019 Five to Revive – a list that identifies opportunities for targeted, strategic revitalization. The announcement was made at The
Avon Historic Resources Survey Complete
Last summer, The Preservation League of New York State awarded the Village of Avon a coveted Preserve New York grant to fund a historic resource survey, meant to help
ROC the Day 2018
On Giving Tuesday, November 27th, the Rochester community comes together to ROC the Day, and we need YOU to join us. It’s 24 hours of unbridled community giving. And it’s your
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
