High Falls - Rochester, New York
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Historic Rochester - Our Tour
The High Falls of the Genesee River is an 80 ft. high waterfall with a wealth of history. Known for it's roll in coining Rochester the flour capital of the world in the early 1800's. It is also where Sam Patch, the daredevil , jumped to his death on November 13, 1829.
Below are photo's, information and links from our visit upstate New York.
Contents at a Glance
- On-line Walking Tour High Falls Heritage Area - Rochester, New York
- Browns Race is a National Register Historic District and a City Preservation District.
The High Falls
Wikipedia - The High Falls are one of three voluminous waterfalls on the Genesee River, that flow through the city of Rochester in New York. The High Falls are located about 2 miles upstream from the lower falls and act at their source. The High Falls area was the site of much of Rochester's early industrial development, where industry was powered by falling water. Browns race diverts water from above the falls and was used to feed various flour mills and industries, today the water is used to produce hydroelectric power.
High Falls History
From 96 feet to 80 feet.
Brown's Race
This is a photo of a model of the area. I took this in the museum. It shows the foot bridges to the buildings for crossing the raceway.
The images below of The Center at High Falls are the buildings in this model.
- Brown's Race - Rochester, New York
- Browns Race, the power canal, was constructed in 1815. Today, a street called Browns Race follows the old raceway.
Museum, Gallery & Shops
- The Center at High Falls
- Formerly The Rochester Water Works, 74-78 Browns Race. This is now home to a New York State Heritage Area Visitor Center. Visit this link for more information!
A Walking Tour of Rochester, New York (Look Up, America!)
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Pont de Rennes Pedestrian Bridge
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Have you visited High Falls - Rochester, New York?
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dealnation Apr 19, 2012 @ 2:04 pm | delete
- Yes! Irondequoit gets a high five from me!
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prosperity66 Jul 6, 2011 @ 5:52 am | delete
- You're an amazing photographer! Great pictures of those falls.
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- You're an amazing photographer! Great pictures of those falls.
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sousababy
Jul 5, 2011 @ 9:29 am | delete
- Great photography, you certainly have a keen eye. Love this lens! Stay well, Rose
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raphaelo
Jul 5, 2011 @ 5:15 am | delete
- Wow.. Now, I know where I can find one of my most favorite wonderful lens .. It's here :) Have a wonderful time.. always .. dearest lady Michelle ;)
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gypsyman27
Jul 4, 2011 @ 11:38 pm | delete
- Very nice view of Rochester NY and all of the falls. I can't wait to see more. See you around the galaxy...
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