Memorable Rochester NY.
Posted 08/27/09
Rochester NY a city in Monroe County New York State forms the second largest city in the state. The location for the City of Rochester NY was chosen because it was an ideal please to harness the power of three cataracts on the Genesee Riverfor industrial use. The location was chosen purchased and the foundations of the city were laid by Col. Nathaniel Rochester Major Charles Carrol and Col.William Fitzbugh. Find more details here. Col Nathaniel Rochester gave his name to the city because he conceived and laid the foundations of Rochester NY .
The roaring pace of industry in Rochester NY earned it the name of the Young Lion of the West. It was also called flour city because the main industry was flour. The post civil war years gave new impetus to industry in Rochester NY. Rochester was the home of many prominent historical personalities particularly African American anti slavery activists. The population of Rochester NY has not grown in recent years although its industrial activity has not diminished over the years.