Five to Revive Update
The Landmark Society announced our 2018 Five to Revive list back in October. We have had much success in our first five lists and thought we would highlight a few of those for
Category: Projects
Heart Bombing at the Driving Park Hotel
In February, young preservationist organizations across the rust belt – in cities like Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis – gather to show their love for old buildings in need of
Historic Woodlawn Chapel Rehab Underway
Established in 1884, Canandaigua’s Woodlawn Cemetery sits on over seventy acres of picturesque land on North Pearl Street. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2014, the cemetery features the stunning Mary Clark Thompson chapel. Thanks to a
Preservation Scorecard
Keeping score? We are – here’s the latest on several preservation issues around the region. SAFE: Marion Steam Shovel, LeRoy One of our region’s most unusual National Register listings, the Marion
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
Help save Parrott Hall
UPDATE: A new press conference has been scheduled for Thursday, 6/14 at 2:00 PM on the sidewalk outside of Parrot Hall. On Thursday, 6/14 at 2:00 PM, The Landmark Society of
Seeking Nominations for Preservation Awards
What do a former dental dispensary, a beach bathhouse, two family estates in Geneseo, a lumber company, and a carpenter-contractor have in common?… All were recipients of Preservation Awards from
Upcoming City landmark designation hearing
On Wednesday, July 19, the City of Rochester’s Preservation Board and Planning Commission will hold a special hearing to consider the historic campus of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School for
Rochester Historic Resources Survey
The Rochester Historic Resources Survey continues this summer in the city’s SW quadrant. John Southern, Lead Intern for last year’s SE quadrant survey and a Master of Arts candidate at Cornell University’s Historic Preservation
Heart Bombs Across the Rust Belt
On February 11th, young preservationist organizations across the Rust Belt–in cities like Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis–gathered in their respective cities to show their love for old buildings in need
