St. Joseph’s Park in downtown Rochester is a public use space housed within the remnants of a historical church that suffered a fire in the 1970’s. by Chris Clemens It’s no secret that many people are leaving traditional means of engaging with religious services to the history books. Congregations are shrinking in size as each […]
The WNY Rail Excursions offers rides on historic trains while the Medina Railroad Museum offers exhibits for learning about local railroad history. by Chris Clemens 19th Century New York would be nothing if not for the Erie Canal. But the train systems laid out in the mid-1800’s extended that trade route even further. Railroads usurped […]
This front yard in Palmyra is home to a collection of bicycle sculptures. This yard art is a great example of how old bicycles can be recycled into public art. NOTE: This collection is no longer there and the homeowner is believed to have moved. by Chris Clemens Driving East on Rt. 31 out of […]
Whispering Pines Miniature Golf in Rochester, NY is the oldest operating mini golf course in the United States. It’s also a really fun course to play! by Chris Clemens The origin of mini golf isn’t perfectly documented, so researching the game isn’t easy. Some of the first mentions of anything even resembling the game are […]
Holy Trinity Monastery is a Russian Orthodox Monastery in Jordanville, NY open to visitors. It features a museum, gift shop, multiple sites of worship, a large cemetery, and beautifully decorated buildings. by Chris Clemens There’s no mistaking that Upstate is one of the most picturesque areas in the country. I have friends who have moved […]