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Honoring HistoricPreservation andRevitalization

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DEFINING OUR CIVILIZATION

President: Henry W. Williams, Jr.Vice Presidents: PreservationScott ForsythEducation & PropertiesKatherine H. KarlDevelopmentBeth TeallFinance & TreasurerMary Znidarsic-NicosiaSecretary: Hugh A. Hamlin

JoAnn Beck Thomas Castelein Christopher S. Clarke Joanne DeMarle Charles Fitzgibbon Jean R. France Sandra Frankel Andy Germanow Irena Guinness Joseph R. Hanna James I. Marasco Michael Mincher Carol S. Mullin

Edward J. Olinger Ann Penwarden Jeffrey J. Pollock Linda H. Riordan Christopher Sardone Peter Siegrist William F. Sullivan Allen Williams Jessie P. WoodwardAt Large: Jerry Ludwig Mimi Freund TiltonStacey VanDenburgh

“The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization.”

Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959

Welcome to our fall issue of Landmarks. Wright’s phrase “an architecture of our own” takes into account an enormous spectrum of styles, uses and sheer numbers of build-

ings as we begin the 21st century. When we look at a building, we certainly get an idea of the civilization that built it, but the style, materials and scope do more than define a civilization. Those buildings also frequently tell the stories of the people who brought them into being – the craftspeople, the architects, the owners and everyone with a hand in that act of creation.

In September, we were able to tell the story of Rochester’s own St. Paul Quarter with a very successful Inside Downtown 2010 Tour. The personal, business, workshop and com-mercial spaces we explored have all been other things over the last century – and adaptive reuse has extended their stories to new people for new uses. Preservation and preservation planning, two key reasons for The Landmark Society’s being here to begin with, are more relevant now than at any time in our history. Seldom do we get a chance to see as many examples of successful reuse in such a small area. Special thanks to all our tour guests and to our tour hosts who opened their spaces and shared their stories.

Our programs continue to attract more people to our mission and to membership as pres-ervation makes Rochester and the nine counties in which we work better every day. Roches-ter’s own Frank Lloyd Wright residence, The Boynton House, continues to take on a renewed character as its museum quality restoration, under the care and stewardship of the Cosentino-Parker Trust, moves forward. And our annual meeting, Sunday, November 14th at 3:30 p.m. at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, during which we will recognize our Preservation Award Winners is coming up fast. I look forward to seeing you there!

Best,

David J. WhitakerInterim Executive Director

Landmarks

FALL 2010This newsletter is the official publication of The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. Publication is assisted with income from the Mari-on Moore Whitbeck Fund and public funds from Monroe County and from the New York State Council on the Arts, whose funds are recommended by the governor and appropriated by the State Legislature. The mission of The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. is to protect the unique architectural heritage of our region and promote preservation and planning practices that foster healthy, livable and sustainable communities. Land-marks is published quarterly by The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc., 133 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14608, (585) 546-7029. Our fax number is (585) 546-4788. Look for our website at www.landmarksociety.org. E-mail us at mail@landmarksociety.org.

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ROCHESTER CITY LIVING

“The Rochester City Living website is an awesome resource for home searches. When I was looking for a new home, it was the only site I could find that allowed me to search by neighborhood ... which is exactly how I wanted to search!! It makes searching for homes especially easy for out-of-town buyers. The layout of the site is really user friendly and it’s clean and easy to navigate. I just chose what neigh-borhood I was interested in living in and all the listings popped up!

I will definitely use the site again if I have to move and I will recommend it to anyone looking for houses in the city!”

- Christy Post Rochester, NY

Rochester City Living is an initiative of The Landmark Society of Western New York. The website, www.rochestercityliving.com provides real estate listings and information about living, working and playing in the city of Rochester. Visit the site, join Fans of Rochester City Living on Facebook or follow RocCityLiv-ing on Twitter to keep up to date on Rochester news and events.

A NEW LOOK

We received quite a bit of feedback from readers and members after the first issue of the freshly redesigned Landmarks ar-rived in mailboxes. We love hearing from you! Please keep the feedback coming!

“The latest issue of Landmarks is spec-tacular, the best I’ve ever seen. It is handsomely designed with excellent color photographs and fine, informative text. Congratulations!”

- Richard Reisem Author, Landmark Society Trustee Emeritus

“Yesterday we received the newly designed Landmark Society newsletter. I’d like to share my congratulations all around. It’s dramatic, updated, refreshing and beautiful.

The publication broadcasts a new sense of energy and direction and I would like to applaud all the folks behind the design and the decision to update.”

- Susan Hagen University of Rochester

“What a delight to see The Landmark Society’s new magazine! The fresh design and the editorial content complement and propel a vital civic mission and I’m proud to be a supporting member.”

- Fred Rico Historian

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READER RESPONSE

Letters to the Editor & Your StoriesLandmarks wants to hear from you! Whether you have comments about the magazine, concerns about preservation issues in your neighborhood or just want to share an idea, we welcome your input. Send photos and letters, which may be edited for space, to editor@landmarksociety.org or to the Landmarks Editor, 133 South Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14608.

NEW KID IN TOWN

“I just wanted to share with you what a wonderful time I had at The Landmark Society’s Inside Downtown fundraiser at Tapas 177 on September 25, 2010!

Being new to the area, I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the beautiful city of Rochester and enjoying a fine meal. The ambiance and the crowd at the event were so inviting. As a newcomer to western New York, I think the afternoon really captured the feeling of commu-nity that exists in Rochester, especially the city.

The Landmark Society of Western New York really did a great job of organizing the luncheon and the tour... and Tapas 177 put together a delicious menu while expertly managing the crowd. Thanks for such a delightful Saturday afternoon!

- Ronna Bosko Geneseo, NY

PHOTO COURTESY OF TAPAS 177 LOUNGE

Why did you join The Landmark Society? Well, I’d been married a while, and was working at Taylor Instrument. I was looking for a non-profit to work with and my friend Russell Sibley (the Sibley in Sibley’s Department Store) persuaded me to join the board of The Landmark Society. Where are you from originally?Cincinnati, Ohio, where the Miami Purchase Association was active as a preservation organization. What was your line of work in 1961? And today? I was in marketing at Taylor, then became a quality manager, and in 1982, I started in the investment business, where I am today. What did The Landmark Society do when you first joined?When I first joined the board, our meetings were held in the kitchen of Campbell-Whittlesey House. We called ourselves the Kitchen Cabinet and the board was rather small.

What were the meetings like in 1961?The emphasis was on saving buildings threatened with demolition or damage. I-490 and the bridge were going to come within very close proximity to CW, and we worked to see that the house was not damaged and that space was made to keep any foundation damage from occurring. We succeeded. Has The Landmark Society’s focus changed during your tenure?I don’t know that the focus has changed, but we have been flexible to change with the times. We focus now to improve the retention of saved buildings and the size of the board has increased too. This happened prob-ably 20 years ago and was a good thing. Is there anything that stands out in your mind as a great Landmark memory? The march on City Hall to save the building. Billie Harrington, our executive director at the time, and Dodo Centner, our president were right out there too. It was kind of fun. And it worked.

Johnsons shared their preservation suc-cess story with Landmarks.

Yolanda was admittedly nervous when the work began, but was shocked when she arrived home from work on the second day. Not only were the wood clapboards intact, but the Johnsons also discovered that the drab aluminum siding had been hiding a wealth of architectural detailing, particularly in the gable peaks.

Perhaps the most interesting detail exposed by the project was the sunburst present on the house’s front gable. The siding striptease also revealed a number of former window openings. Next spring, after the wood clapboards have had a chance to air out and adjust to the environment, Yolanda and Ron plan to give the house a fresh coat of paint. Yolanda is delighted that she listened to

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHTJOHN THOMAN, TRUSTEE: MEMBER SINCE 1961

This August, after years of persuading, Yolanda Johnson hesitantly gave her husband, Ron, the go-ahead to remove the non-historic aluminum siding on their home at 52 Linden Street in Rochester. With the help of a family friend, Ron completed the job in just two days. The

her husband – and she and Ron are excited about the reclaimed treasure they unveiled. -Caitlin MeivesPreservation PlannerTo read more about common myths and miscon-ceptions about siding, turn to page 7.

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BEFORE: Yolanda and Ron Johnson’s house with non-historic aluminum siding.

INSIDE SIDING

Mark Powell Director of Development

NEWS

MISSION + VISION

FAMILY FUN

The Landmark Society’s work con-tinues 24/7 and this is because that work touches everything you do. Sounds rather a stretch doesn’t it? I thought so too, until my colleague Cynthia Howk asked me two very sim-ple questions:

“Do you live in a building?”“Well, no I live in a house and I . . .

oh, of course . . . it’s a building.”“Do you work in a building?”“Yeah. I work down the hall from you

and . . . ah. I see what you mean.”Cynthia’s point, of course, is that

our world is shaped by the built envi-ronment, no matter when you hap-pen to think of it. It’s very much the same with non-profit organizations of all kinds. They shape the world in some fairly astonishing ways. Your everyday lives contain elements discovered in some similarly quick questions. Did you go to school? Have you ever been to a hospital? How about a church, synagogue, mosque or temple? How about a YMCA? A museum?

You get the picture. Because we, and I’m speaking of

all non-profits, rely upon not only the income we earn through our services, but also the gifts you contribute, we will always need your support. And because we eventually spend every penny of that contributed and earned money on executing our mission, you can see just how very important your financial support is. It always will be.

Thank you for your membership in The Landmark Society. Spread the word and share the mission.

They came, they built, they ate it up! This past summer marked the premiere of The Landmark Society’s brand new experience for kids in grades 4-6: “ArchKIDtecture Camp.”

ArchKIDtecture campers spent a full week exploring all things architectural and historic preservation related. Through the enjoyable mediums of crafts and activi-ties, campers became architecture detectives, discovering the clues to different ar-chitectural styles on walking tours.

Campers also spent time with an architect, learning how to plan out a building – then tried their own hands at designing. Participants created cross stitch master-pieces of their favorite house, then constructed the façade of the Stone-Tolan house from various materials – the most popular being gingerbread!

The week ended with the campers celebrating all they had seen and learned by creating an entire 19th-century village out of recycled cardboard. The kids planned what buildings and professions would be needed in a new village and watched as the community grew before their very eyes in the corner of the Stone-Tolan orchard. The new village was named “Hidden Orchard Village” and boasted a school and church, a town hall, sawmill, clothing store, general store and more.

Next summer ArchKIDtecture will reach new heights with a camp home base in Corn Hill. Campers will explore Rochester’s oldest residential neighborhood and a selection of downtown landmarks. If we’re lucky, we will achieve those new heights with a visit to the top of one of Rochester’s tallest buildings!

Keep an eye on upcoming newsletters and e-mails for more information on all of our 2011 programs.

KIDS AND ARCHITECTURE MEETFOR A MEMORABLE SUMMER

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fully interesting to know about the housing, the neighborhoods and the people who built them.” The Landmark Society has a wide range of volunteer opportunities all year round. Positions include:

Tour guides, ticket sellers and • refreshment hostsDocents at Stone-Tolan House• Preservation project assistance• Library assistance (filing, cata-• loguing, etc.)Administrative assistance (mail-• ings, filing, etc.)

If you value local history and want to help preserve it, please e-mail your interests and availability to Events and Volunteer Coordinator Shelley O’Brien, sobrien@landmarksociety.org or call (585) 546-7029 x14.

Do you have any idea what the tools pictured above were used for? If you imagined 18th-cen-tury dentists extracting teeth … you were right! And if you would like to explain that to tour go-ers, you might make a great docent.

The Landmark Society’s dedicated cadre of volunteer docents guide tours of the Stone-Tolan Museum. This fall, 14 docents led tours for stu-dents, scouts and adults. At Stone-Tolan, docents learn how our community has changed over time and share that knowledge with visitors.

Docents are well versed in the history of the museum and tour techniques. They participate in enrichment and social activities, including trips to other museums. Some volunteer as a way to in-terpret local history and some are teachers who in retirement, still enjoy teaching.

To learn more about docents, call Sharon Pratt at (585) 546-7029 x15 or e-mail at spratt@landmarksociety.org.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

BECOME A DOCENT

For the past two years, Ann Stear has spent one day a week filing, organizing and cataloguing an array of historical information in The Landmark Society’s John Wenrich Memorial library.

“She’s so knowledgeable and such an asset,” says Architectural Research Coordinator Cynthia Howk.

According to Ann, her interest in architecture was the motivating factor that encouraged her to volunteer.

“I feel what I do is worthwhile,” she says, “and the work I do frees up the staff to focus on other priorities.”

Ann enjoys her duties and appreci-ates the ability to determine her own time commitment and hours. “And the office is in a nice location, with parking available,” she adds.

But the biggest draw? “It’s aw-

25th ANNUAL PRESERVATION CONFERENCE

Join us for the Silver Anniversary presentation of The Landmark Soci-ety’s Annual Preservation Conference. The only annual preservation event offered in New York, this year’s conference will be held in the picturesque village of Dansville, in Livingston County, amidst the love-ly scenery of the Genesee Valley. Dansville features an outstanding collection of 19th and early 20th-century architecture including the Shepherd Library (pictured left). With a number of important preserva-tion projects underway, Dansville’s downtown commercial district was recently listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. We will be highlighting a selection of these projects. Dansville is accessible via I-390. Stay tuned for more information.

Saturday, April 30, 2011 Dansville, New York

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Many thanks to our dedicated Inside Downtown 2010 volunteers who put in more than 400 hours planning and hosting this year’s tour of the St. Paul Quarter. With 13 sites in six buildings, the tour was one of the largest yet and featured incredible living spaces and unique business places in Rochester.

Over the two-day period, over 1,250 tour participants got a first-hand look at how historic buildings can be carefully preserved while adapted for convenient and distinctive modern use.

And thanks also to Tapas 177 Lounge, many tour goers were able to enjoy an exclusive – and delicious – luncheon to benefit The Landmark Society.

We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors: UBS, City Blue and City Newspaper; our committed event partners: Parkleigh Gifts, The Inn on Broadway and Full Moon Vista Bike & Sport; our site partners: Valerie O’Hara and Pike Stained Glass and Studio 180 and Renaissance Gallery. These sponsors and partners helped to ensure our success.

The tour would not have been possible without our tour com-mittee co-chairs Anthony Bellomo and Richard Reisem, and tour committee members Randy Morgenstern, Paul Dutton, Chris

Brandt and Tammy Chmiel. And of course, many thanks to the owners, managers and residents of our “stars” of the St. Paul Quarter: Harry Forman/116 St. Paul Building, H.H. Warner Building, Our Lady of Victory/St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Searle Building, Smith Gormly Building and The College at Brockport MetroCenter/Chamber of Commerce Building.

INSIDE DOWNTOWN TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ST. PAUL QUARTER

September 24 and 25, Inside Downtown tour goers enjoyed insider visits to some of Rochester’s most sought after loft spaces.

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Perhaps one of the worst myths of synthetic siding is that it protects your property.

Quite to the contrary, siding often hides problems that aren’t discovered until severe damage occurs; problems that can only be repaired at great expense.

Whether you are a homeowner or a po-tential buyer, remember that inner wall con-

densation, ice dam damage, insect infestation, and rot can all be hidden by substitute siding.

And remember that maintenance-free, isn’t. All varieties of siding have their special weaknesses. Aluminum and steel siding dent and fade. A huge market for house painters today is repainting “maintenance-

free” aluminum siding. Vinyl siding shat-ters in cold weather, fades and slowly dete-

riorates from UV rays. Vinyl siding does not hold paint well and is a problem when fading, graffiti, or replacement dictate a new coating.

Don’t be fooled by exaggerated claims of big energy savings from new siding and the

thin layer of styrofoam that is often installed behind it; savings are mini-mal. The best way to weather-proof your house is with attic insulation,

quality storm windows, caulking around openings, and weatherstripping.

Few older homes require complete replace-ment of the original clapboard siding. Houses

that have not been painted for 50 years or longer often can be rescued with judicious repairs and a good coat of paint. Neglected houses typically exhibit the most deteriora-

tion on the south side, so you might have to replace most of the siding on the south and only

a few pieces on other sides. Also, carefully in-spect clapboards abutting lower roofs and those near the ground.

Adapted from Rehab Rochester by Steve Jordan. Originally published by The Landmark Society and long out of print, it will be available as an e-Book in an updated edition shortly.

Beware S.C.O.D.

HOUSE NOTES

Synthetic siding can hide ongoing damage to your home as well as historic detail-ing and decorations such as the lovely woodwork uncovered by the Johnsons.

You’ve seen evidence of the wonder that can hide under the siding on an old house (see page 3). Maintaining the origi-

nal siding of your home is extremely important. Replacing or covering your siding with vinyl, aluminum, Masonite hardboard, Textured-lll or any material different from the original, can severely compromise the architectural integ-rity and lower the value of your house.

The siding and other elements original to your home define its historic character and style. When a house is covered with substitute siding, the original siding will be hidden, removed, or sometimes ruined forever. In the process, other important elements such as brack-ets, window or door pediments, and porch details are often removed and discarded. The result is an historic structure stripped of its charm and rendered bland and unappealing with lower quality materials.

Siding Covering Original Details is no value and can actually do damage.

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AWARDSThe Preservation2010

Lakeview Cemetery Town of SwedenRecipient of the 2010 Historic Landscape Awarde

By Cynthia HowkArchitectural Research Coordinator

The Landmark Society’s 2010 Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, No-vember 14 at 3 p.m. in the historic

Rochester Academy of Medicine at 1441 East Avenue. Located in the city’s East Av-enue Preservation District, this elegant and beautiful venue was originally built in the mid 19th century and expanded to its present size in 1912.

An Historic VenueIn 1880, prominent Rochesterian Har-

rison Lyon purchased the Italianate brick house then located on the site and from the 1880s until 1938, the structure was the home of the Lyon family.

In 1896, the Lyon’s son, attorney Edmund Lyon, and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Talcott Lyon, moved into the home. The original brick house was expanded to its present size and design over a two-year period, beginning in 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon, both respected teachers at the Rochester School for the Deaf, were longtime friends of both Alexan-der Graham Bell and Helen Keller.

The Lyon family entertained Rochester’s most prominent citizens in the 33-room man-sion, which features a sumptuous setting that echoes the elegance of the Edwardian era. The spacious living room, designed after one of the rooms of Knole House at Sevenoaks in Kent, England, includes quarter-sawn white oak paneling and decorative plaster ceiling. The Tudor rose motif in the ceil-ing is repeated in the limestone face of the fireplace and emphasizes the room’s Jaco-bean style of architecture. The elegant public rooms in the house will be

the setting for our reception at the conclusion of the formal program.

In 1938, the Lyon’s three daughters donated their family home to the Acad-emy of Medicine. The Academy subse-quently added a wing, which includes a

300-seat auditorium, to accommodate educational activities. This wing was constructed sympathetically to complement and harmo-nize with the existing residence.

A highly anticipated highlight of the Annual Meeting is the presentation of the 2010 Preservation Awards, given to individu-als and organizations in our nine-county area who have made out-standing efforts in the preservation of their homes, historic proper-ties and landscapes.

To whet your interest and encourage your attendance at the Annual Meeting, the following are snippets of information about each of our 2010 Preservation Award winners. You can learn much more about each of them on November 14, when you attend the Annual Meeting.

Barber Conable AwardAvon Opera Block 23 Genesee Street, Village of Avon, Livingston County

The Barber Conable Award recognizes a large-scale rehabilitation of an historic building in our region completed within the past two years. This includes buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places and projects utilizing the Federal Investment Tax Credit program.

This year’s recipient of our major preservation award is the Avon Opera Block (pictured left). This important 19th-century vil-lage landmark and the adjacent 1910s bank were restored as the new Town of Avon offices and the headquarters of the Avon His-torical Society through the efforts of a public referendum. The $2 million rehabilitation was coordinated by Bero Architecture and includes both historical design and modern geothermal features.

Awards of MeritYates-Thayer House, Elm Tree Farm710 Latta Road, Greece, Monroe CountyFirst Presbyterian Church 5805 East Avon-Lima Road, East Avon, Livingston County

This year, we are honoring two recipients of the Award of Merit for the sympathetic rehabilitation of an historic building in our 9-county area completed within the past two years.

The Yates-Thayer HouseThe Yates-Thayer House, Elm Tree Farm was built in

1903 as the estate house for the Yates family’s farm. This handsome Colonial Revival house had ex-

perienced several decades of neglect and un-

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Yates-Thayer HouseTown of Greece Recipient of a 2010 Award of Merit

sympathetic remodeling. While the adjacent land was developed as an apartment complex for retirees, the house was acquired by local developer David Wegman, who completed the challenging task of rehabilitating this historic residence as the headquarters of his business office, with guidance from the Town of Greece Preservation Board and the New York State Office of Historic Preservation.

The First Presbyterian ChurchThe First Presbyterian Church in East Avon (1812/1827) is one of the oldest churches in the Genesee Valley. A Federal-style brick building listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places, the church’s congregation has completed major rehabilita-tion including structural repairs and the restoration of the two-sto-ry sanctuary, where a modern drop ceiling was removed to reveal the original balconies, stenciling and woodwork.

Stewardship AwardJell-O Museum of the LeRoy Historical Society23 E. Main Street, Village of LeRoy, Genesee County

The Stewardship Award recog-nizes an organization or

municipality that has pro-vided continued care of and commitment to the

preservation of an ar-chitecturally and/or historically signifi-

cant property in our 9-county region over a period of years.Constructed in the 1890s as a two-story school and later con-

verted to a factory, this handsome building was rescued from years of neglect and transformed into a museum that attracts over 13,000 visitors each year.

Located in the community where Jell-O was invented and man-ufactured for much of the 20th century, the museum opened in 1997 and features an outstanding collec-tion of Jell-O artifacts, as well as the headquarters of the LeRoy Historical Society and its archives.

Historic Landscape AwardLakeview Cemetery4988 Lake Road South, Sweden, Monroe County

The Historic Landscape Award recognizes and en-courages the preservation, restoration and steward-ship of historically significant landscapes in our 9-county region.

The Lakeview Cemetery opened in 1891. Lo-cated on a hilltop south of the village of Brockport, this historic cemetery includes an early 19th-century burial ground and a larger, formally designed sec-tion with features created by Rochester landscape architect W.W. Parce.

The picturesque cemetery includes terraces, specimen trees, statuary, a cast iron fountain and a Gothic Revival chapel. Owned by the Town of Sweden since the 1970s, this tranquil cemetery is listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Historic Home AwardsThe Historic Home Awards are given to owners of private resi-dences for their continued care of and commitment to the preser-vation of an architecturally significant house over a minimum of seven years.

7 Hardwood Hill RoadTown of Perinton, Monroe CountyOwners: Sterling and Jean Weaver

Home to the same family for more than five decades, this exceptional house was built by the Weavers in 1965 using a design by Rochester architect James M. Cunningham. With its hand-some materials, wooded setting

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In addition to making superb use of an historic building, the Jell-O Museum in LeRoy has a delightful collection of Jell-O ephemera, collectibles, memorabilia and commercial art.

School for the DeafCity of RochesterRecipient of a 2010 Special Citation

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and striking design, this house is further enhanced by its period furnishings.

5864 Torrey RoadTown of Bethany, Genesee CountyOwners: Geoffrey and Susan Briggs

One of the oldest houses in Genesee County, this Federal-style residence was originally built c. 1824 -’25 by Connecticut pioneer John Deshon. During the next two centuries, the house experi-enced few changes, with its center chimney, delicate woodwork and remarkable stenciling all intact. After a long period of neglect, the vacant house was purchased in 1969 by the Briggs family, who has lovingly restored it over the past four decades.

Special Achievement AwardWilliam “Bill” Andrews

The Special Achievement Award recognizes accomplishments that have occurred over a lengthy period of time.

A long-time civic leader and community activist, William An-drews is one of the most creative, effective, and energetic volun-teers in our region.

Known affectionately as “Mr. Brockport,” this retired faculty member of the College at Brockport’s political science depart-ment is chairman of the Village Preservation Board, former vil-lage historian, coordinator of the “Welcome Center” along the Erie Canal, vice-president of the Greater Brockport Development Corporation and president of the Brockport Museum. His many decades of public service have enhanced the quality of life in the Brockport/Sweden community.

Special CitationsRochester School for the Deaf1545 St. Paul Street, City of Rochester, Monroe CountyDonuts Delite1700 Culver Road, City of Rochester, Monroe County

A Special Citation provides recognition for projects that do not fit into other categories or recognizes outstanding individual or group accomplishments in the field of historic preservation.

Rochester School for the DeafA nationally recognized institution for the education of the hearing impaired, the Rochester School for the Deaf has been a major anchor in the 14621

neighborhood for over 133 years. Eli-

gible for listing in the State and National Registers of Historic Places, its historic campus overlooking the Genesee River is a complex of distinctive buildings, landscaping and picturesque views of the adjacent river gorge.

Donuts DeliteAn iconic 1950s commercial building that began as a dairy bar and operated for 47 years as a donut shop, Donuts Delite was closed in 2005 and offered for sale. Local businessman Sam Fan-tauzzo has rehabilitated this signature building, maintaining its most recognized design features, while adapting it for continued use as a donut and pizza emporium.

Paul Malo Award for Community Preservation AdvocacyMayor Victoria DalyVillage of Palmyra, Wayne County

The Paul Malo Award recognizes an individual in our 9-county area whose work in the field of historic preservation advocacy has been of exceptional merit.

Preservation organizer and community activist extraordinaire, Vicky Daly has provided dynamic leadership for the village of Palmyra and the Erie Canal corridor through the establishment of the first local preservation ordinance in Wayne County, the pro-motion of heritage tourism, and the rehabilitation of their com-munity’s historic resources.

Craftsman AwardKurt Catalano

The Craftsman Award recognizes the accomplishments of those whose talents such as carpentry, masonry, stained glass, plasterwork or decorative painting, have contrib-uted to the rehabilitation and restoration of historic re-sources in our 9-county area.

The premier roofing specialist in our area, Kurt Catalano brings exceptional skill and outstanding

workmanship to the demanding craft of roofing projects that feature slate, ceramic tile and copper repair. Several of his local projects

have been featured in “Old House Journal” magazine.

We hope to see you at the Annual Meeting on November 14!

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Donuts DeliteCity of Rochester Recipient of a 2010 Special Citation

TRAVELOGUE

Come explore historic gardens, art museums, military history, waterfront re-vitalization, grand mansions and pastoral scenery in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania and northwestern Delaware.

This trip truly has something for everyone! For art lovers, we will visit the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts and the Brandywine River Museum, known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape paintings.

Interested in historic landscapes and architecture? Come enjoy the 300 acres of Pierre S. DuPont’s Longwood Gardens; Nemours, a 300-acre estate with a 102-room mansion and gardens (pictured above); and Winterthur, renowned for its mu-seum of American decorative arts and a 60- acre naturalistic garden. Riverfront Wilmington presents an exciting counterpoint as an example of urban waterfront revitalization. Civil War buffs will delight in the short ferry trip to Fort Delaware. Other highlights include historic Kennett Square and the Chadds Ford Winery. For booking information, contact Greylock Discovery Tours at (585) 546-7029 x23.

Cost: $1,350 per personReservation deadline: January 12, 2011

BRANDYWINE VALLEY

ABOVE: The Brandywine River Museum offers a large collection of American art for tour goers.

BELOW: Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and scenic vistas of the Brandywine River Valley.

May 12-15, 2011

The Landmark Society offers a variety of trips, tours and excursions ranging from day trips to weekend getaways. Travelogue highlights upcoming travel opportunities. All tours will be escorted by The Landmark Society staff.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF NEMOURS MANSION AND GARDENS

CRAYOLA CRAYON FACTORY & LEHIGH VALLEY

This trip is perfect for the whole family. Partic-pants can unleash their inner creativity at the Crayola Factory, where visitors travel to dif-

ferent creative stations, drawing, painting and design-ing with the latest Crayola products. Visitors will also learn about the history of the Crayola brand and see a live demonstration of the crayon-making process.

After the Crayola tour, interactive exhibits at the National Canal Museum will provide everyone with a hands-on learning experience. Learn about canals aboard the Josiah White II canal boat at Hugh Moore Park. The tour then moves to the Da Vinci Science Center in Al-lentown, PA. Round out the trip with an exciting visit to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. For booking infor-mation contact Precision Planning at 1-800-634-5642.

Cost: $1,100 per adult, $350 per child (minimum age 5)Reservation deadline: March 26, 2011

THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY

Absorb the rich cultural history and architecture of the Champlain Valley while also taking in sensational scenic views of the Adirondack

Mountains, the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain. In New York, we will visit Fort Ticonderoga, a re-

stored 18th-century military fortress, and The King’s Garden, a recreation of a Colonial Revival style gar-den. Experts from Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) will lead us through the town of Essex and the village of Port Henry.

In Vermont, we will travel to Shelburne Farms, a National Historic Landmark, nonprofit environmental education center, and 1,400-acre working farm. Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the property, including the spectacular 1891 Breeding Barn, once the largest open-span wooden structure in America. Tour goers will also visit the one-of-kind Shelburne Museum, which fea-tures an unconventional collection of art, Americana, artifacts and relocated historic buildings.

Other highlights of the tour include a dinner cruise on Lake Champlain, a visit to the Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge and a tour of Hildene, Robert Todd Lin-coln’s estate in the village of Manchester. For booking information contact Greylock Discovery Tours at (585) 546-7029 x23.

Cost: $1,350 per personReservation deadline: May 11, 2011

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Who doesn’t remember the excitement of opening a new box of crayons as a child? Come rediscover the joy of creating! Lively and educational, this tour of the Lehigh Valley is an experience perfect for all ages and interest groups.

ABOVE: Robert Todd Lincoln built Hildene, his Georgian Revival mansion, in 1905 as a summer get away. It became home to Lincoln descendants until 1975, BELOW: Shelburne Farms is another stop on our excursion to the Champlain Val-ley which also includes a dinner cruise on Lake Champlain.

IMAGES COURTESY OF SHELBURNE FARMS

AURORA AND MACKENZIE-CHILDS

Relax as a luxury motor coach carries you from Rochester to Aurora, NY. Mackenzie-Childs has thrived in the 21st century on a small farm in rural, central New York producing ceramics and home furnishings. Marvel as

you tour the studios where one-of-a-kind collectibles are handcrafted by over 140 artisans. Their unique designs are inspired by the beauty of the surrounding lakes, meadows and flowing hillsides. There will be time to shop if you would like to make any of these works of art your own. A relaxing lunch on the lake is included. For booking information contact Precision Planning at 1-800-634-5642.

Cost: $160 per personReservation deadline: August 12, 2011

October 14, 2011

DAY TRIPS

MONTOUR FALLS AND BELHURST CASTLE

Tour the historic village of Montour Falls, New York aboard luxury coach transportation. This village was previously known as Catherine’s Town for Catherine Montour. Catherine was also known as Queen Catherine, a

prominent Iroquois woman in the late 18th century. Enjoy the scenic Shequaga Falls that overlook the town of Montour Falls, with a stop at the Schuyler County Historical Society’s Brick Tavern Museum. On our way back to Rochester we will stop at the beautiful, historic Belhurst Castle for a truly unique dining experience. For booking information contact Precision Planning at 1-800-634-5642.

Cost: $180 per personReservation deadline: July 22, 2011

September 23, 2011

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHTJune 10, 2011

ROCHESTER’S LOST ARCHITECTSJune 25, 2011

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Luxury motor coach provides round-trip transportation from Rochester to Buffalo for this tour of two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed properties: the campus of the Darwin

Martin House, a signature 1904 project with two Prairie-style houses (the main house is closed for renovation) and Graycliff Estate, the vacation property built for the Martin family in 1926 – ’27 on Lake Erie. Lunch will be at the Roycroft Inn, an Arts-and-Crafts landmark in the picturesque village of East Aurora. For booking information contact Precision Planning at 1-800-634-5642.

Cost: $180 per personReservation deadline: April 8, 2011

Sure to be a favorite for locals and visitors alike, luxury mo-tor coach transportation will take the group to sites designed in the 19th and 20th centuries by noted Rochester-area ar-

chitects with a stop for lunch at an outstanding area restaurant. For booking information contact Precision Planning at 1-800-634-5642.

Cost: $85 per personReservation deadline: April 25, 2011

I say, ‘Yes!’ Kids should see this! They need to see a real-life thing!” Attending The Landmark Society’s “Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African-American Ancestors”

inspired this comment from a 5th grader in the Rochester City School District.

However, “Walk the Walk” is not just for kids. This pro-gram is for anyone who wants to be moved, inspired and en-tertained. Another 5th grader summed up why the perfor-mance is so valuable: “To be successful you have to know about your ancestors. You have to know the past to know the future.”

“Walk the Walk” brings to life African-Americans from Rochester’s past. The Land-mark Society offers two differ-ent opportunities to experience it: school performance days and a free evening performance that is open to the public.

Whether you are a teacher or just know a child in school – you can encourage educators to bring their classes to “Walk the Walk.” At each performance, students and audience members encounter Rochester’s African-American ancestors via talented actors whose messages really resonate with young people.

“Frederick Douglass was inspirational to me,” says one student who attended last year’s performance. “He did every-thing he could to stop the bad things going on.”

“Mary Jackson was my favorite story,” shared another student. “Because if people need help in their lives – it’s OK to help. It came into my heart when she told that story.”

An on stage performance, each featured ancestor shares his or

her story. Throughout the show, interactive activities engage the audience – and each story blends historic information with impor-tant lessons about character, education and citizenship. According to one young man, “I learned how to be strong, be successful with my life, and stay encouraged.”

That’s the power of “Walk the Walk,” and students who attended last year’s showings had more inspirational words to share about the performances.

“Mary Jackson was a brave girl and I want to be like her,” reflected one in-spired young girl.

Another viewer shared that “Anna Murray Douglass taught me how to fight with words and not violence.”

To help teachers share these important lessons, par-ticipating classrooms will re-ceive pre-and-post visit mate-rials and activities – helping them meet curriculum stan-dards in social studies, litera-ture and art.

Community members can also participate and share in Rochester’s unique African American history.

To celebrate Black History Month in February 2011, The Landmark Society will offer a free evening performance of “Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African-American Ancestors” that will be open to the public.

Please watch for the spe-cific dates in upcoming e-mails or on our website, www.landmark-society.org. If you are a teacher, you can sign up to be on the “Walk the Walk” e-mail list by contacting Cindy Boyer at cboyer@land-marksociety.org. Sign up now and be among the first to receive registration details.

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NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 13 Holiday Wreath Making at Ellwanger

Rosemary Janofsky, innkeeper at the Ellwanger Estate B&B, invites you to join horticulturalist Nellie Gardner for a workshop on wreath making. All materials will be pro-vided. The class will be held at the Ellwanger Carriage House and is limited to the first 30 participants. Register by e-mailing Info@

ellwangerestate.com.TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.LOCATION: Ellwanger Estate Carriage House625 Mt. Hope Avenue

NOVEMBER 14 Historic Preservation

Awards & Annual MeetingThe Landmark Society honors some of the area’s best examples of restoration and the dedicated care of historic structures at its annual meeting. The venue for this year’s meeting is the beautiful and historically significant Academy of Medicine building in the city of Rochester. The meeting is free and open to the membership of The Landmark Society as well as the public. TIME: 3:00 p.m.LOCATION: Academy of Medicine1441 East Avenue

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 4 Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes

Begin celebrating the holidays with a tour of beautifully decked-out homes in one of the country’s best-preserved 19th-century neigh-borhoods. Hosted by the Corn Hill Neighbors Association, this year’s tour features both new homes and old favorites decorated in festive holiday cheer. Tour goers can choose between the traditional tour and the candlelight tour. For ticket information contact the Corn Hill office at (585) 262-3142 or go online at store.cornhill.org. TIME: 9 a.m. or noon

Candlelight tour 4 p.m.LOCATION:End Time Deliverance Ministry 144 Edinburgh Street

FEBRUARY

DATE TBA, 2011 Walk the Walk: Encounters with Rochester’s African American Ancestors

In this moving collection of dra-matic vignettes, African Ameri-cans from the city’s past describe the freedoms and frustrations they experienced in America’s first boomtown. Watch for the specific dates in upcoming e-mails or on our website, www.landmarksoci-ety.org. For school performance days contact Cindy Boyer at cboyer@landmarksociety.org and be among the first to receive registration details.TIME: TBALOCATION: TBA

For updated schedules or to learn more about upcoming events, visit us at www.landmarksociety.org or call (585) 546-7029.

CALENDAR

CHILDREN’S EVENTMUSEUM EVENTGENERAL EVENTTRAVELOGUE EVENT

Considered to be one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in western New York, the prominent Ely House is one of many examples of outstanding architecture found in the Corn Hill Neighborhood. The Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes highlights many of the stunning residences in this highly desirable area. Decked out in lights and holiday finery, the tour is ideal for families. Both calendar photos were provided by Steve Baldwin. To view more photos by Steve, visit his website at www.studioastute.com.

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MARCH

DATE TBA 2011 Rochester City Living Sundays

City Living Sundays bring to-gether area lenders, neighborhood associations, the Greater Roches-ter Association of Realtors, The Landmark Society of Western N.Y. and the Rochester City School District to showcase Rochester homes while promoting the unique advantages of city living.TIME: TBALOCATION: TBA

APRIL

APRIL 2011 Reopening of the Stone-Tolan House Museum

This rural tavern on the frontier in Brighton, NY reopens for groups and individuals. Hours are Friday and Saturday 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Group tours of six or more can be scheduled daily, except Monday.LOCATION: 2370 East Avenue

APRIL 30, 2011 25th Annual Preservation Conference

The Silver Anniversary presenta-tion of The Landmark Society’s Annual Conference will be held in Dansville. We will be highlighting a selection of preservation projects underway at the only annual preservation event offered in New York. For more information see the News section on page 5.TIME: TBA.LOCATION: Dansville, NY

MAY

MAY 12-15, 2011 Brandywine Valley

Come explore historic gardens, art museums, military history, water-front revitalization, grand man-sions and pastoral scenery in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania and northwestern Delaware. Tour goers will visit the Delaware Center for the Con-

temporary Arts, the Brandywine River Museum, Pierre S. DuPont’s Longwood Gardens and more! For more information see the Travel-ogue section on page 12.

JUNE

JUNE 4-5, 2011 House and Garden Tour

Our 41st annual tour takes us to the Browncroft Neighborhood.TIME: TBALOCATION: TBA

JUNE 10, 2011 Frank Lloyd Wright Tour

Enjoy a luxury motor coach round trip from Rochester to Buffalo and tour two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed properties: the campus of the Darwin Martin House and Graycliff Estate. Lunch will be at the Roycroft Inn, a renowned Arts and Crafts landmark in the picturesque village of East Aurora. For more information see the Travelogue section on page 14.

JUNE 10, 17 & 21, 2011 Architecture for Lunch

Join Cynthia Howk for a lunch-time walking tour of some of Rochester’s best known architec-tural gems.TIME: TBALOCATION: TBA

JUNE 25, 2011 Rochester’s Lost Architects

Luxury motor coach transporta-tion will take participants to local sites designed in the 19th and 20th centuries by noted local architects with a stop for lunch at an area restaurant. For more information about this trip, see the Travelogue section on page 14.

JULY JULY 28-31, 2011

Crayola Crayon Factory & Lehigh Valley TourAdults and children alike will have the opportunity to unleash their inner creativity at the Cray-ola Crayon Factory using the latest

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Crayola products. Travel aboard the Josiah White II canal boat at Hugh Moore Park and visit the Da Vinci Science Center. Round out the trip with an exciting visit to Dorney Park & Wildwater King-dom. For more information see the Travelogue section on page 13.

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 11-14, 2011

The Champlain Valley of New York and Vermont

Absorb the history and architec-ture of the Champlain Valley while taking in scenic views of the Ad-irondacks, the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain. Explore Fort Ticonderoga, the town of Essex and the village of Port Henry. In Vermont, enjoy a guided tour of Hildene, Shelburne Farms and more! For more information see the Travelogue Section on page 13.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Montour Falls & Belhurst Castle

Tour the historic village of Montour Falls, previously known as Catherine’s Town for Cath-

erine Montour. Enjoy the scenic Shequaga Falls that overlook the town of Montour Falls, with a stop at the Schuyler County Historical Society’s Brick Tavern Museum. We will stop at historic Belhurst Castle for a unique dining experi-ence. For more information see the Travelogue section on page 14.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Inside Downtown 2011

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OCTOBER

OCTOBER 14, 2011 Aurora Village& Mackenzie-Childs

Enjoy luxury motor coach round-trip transportation from Rochester to Aurora, NY. With time-honored crafts, marvel as you tour the Mackenzie-Childs studios where one-of-a-kind collectibles are handcrafted by over 140 artisans. There will be time to shop if you would like to make any of these works of art your own. A relaxing lunch on the lake is included. For more information see the Travel-ogue section on page 14.

SaturdayDecember 4, 2010

9 am 12 PM tour $20

Enhanced 4 pm tour $27

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