Architecture in the Wild: Exploring The South Wedge’s Architectural History (YUP Brainery Class)
Join the Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) in exploring Rochester’s architectural history in its natural setting! In this two hour outdoor class, students walk the South Wedge neighborhood, tracing the city’s architectural evolution from the early 19th through the early 20th century. Students will also learn the names of important architectural styles, basic architectural ... Read more
2022 New York Statewide Preservation Conference
2022 New York Statewide Preservation Conference will be held in-person in Syracuse NY, September 22-24. Stay tuned for more information! Session proposals are now open through April 11, 2022. Click here for more information. Presented by: The Landmark Society of Western New York; Preservation Association of Central New York; City of Syracuse; The Preservation League ... Read more
Architecture in the Wild: Exploring Maplewood’s Seneca Parkway (YUP Brainery Class)
Love old buildings but don’t know a Queen Anne from a Dutch Colonial? In this class, the Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) take students out to explore Rochester’s architectural history in its natural setting. During this two-hour walking tour, walk the streets of the Maplewood neighborhood, examining the magnificent architecture of the Frederick Law ... Read more
8th Annual Cocktails & Carburetors
FLX Auto Storage 384 East Ave, Macedon, NY, United StatesThe Cocktails & Carburetors Committee has found an exciting new location to hold the Opening Night Party on Friday evening, October 7th, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. FLX Auto Storage, located in Macedon, is a high-end storage facility for vehicles including a social lounge. Founded in 2018 by Jim Swetman as a place that ... Read more
Architecture in the Wild: Exploring Downtown’s Architectural History (YUP Brainery Class)
For the first time, The Landmark Society’s Young Urban Preservationists are taking their popular walking tour downtown to explore Rochester’s civic and commercial architecture. Participants will observe downtown buildings in their natural setting as they learn the names of important architectural styles, basic architectural terminology, and how to approximately date the buildings we see every ... Read more
OCTavern Festival
Stone-Tolan Historic Site 2370 East Avenue, Rochester, NYA celebration of all things autumnal, the second annual OCTavern Festival will take place at the Stone-Tolan Historic Site in Brighton, New York. On Saturday, October 15th, the house and its 215-year-old rural tavern will host small groups of guests who will enjoy live music, cider, beer, and seasonal fare. We’ll also have a site-wide ... Read more
Landmark Travels: Taliesin West, Scottsdale, and Sedona
As a Small Group Curated Tour, this trip is limited in size. To insure you get a place on the tour, please secure your spot by calling with a credit card deposit before you complete this form at (585) 537-5952. Limited Spaces Available! Register by September 7! Travel with us to Arizona for a trip ... Read more
Preservation Awards Announcement & Annual Meeting
Rochester Academy of Medicine 1441 East Avenue, RochesterThe Landmark Society’s 2022 Preservation Awards recipients will be announced in a Zoom presentation on Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 PM. This year's awardees are individuals and organizations in our nine-county area that have made outstanding efforts in the field of preservation. The event will begin with a brief business meeting. Pre-registration is required. Click ... Read more
Annual Jubilee 2022
This year's Jubilee will take place at the historic Wilder Room on East Avenue. This beautiful space, named after former Rochester Mayor, A. Carter Wilder, was a twentieth century hot spot for the affluent members of the city's society. Once the residence of Mayor Wilder, East End's Rochester Club was established in 1860. The exclusive ... Read more
Landmark Travels: White (Canadian) Christmas
This Landmark Travels Small Group Tour took place December 5-7, 2022. White Christmas is a beloved holiday musical as well as a state of mind. Join this Small Group Curated Tour to kick off your holiday season with not only the Shaw Production of White Christmas, but also the charm and beauty of Canada’s ... Read more