Series II: Rochester Cathedral Bound Photo Album, circa 1920-1930, undated
Content Description
Photographic archive of the construction of the subway in the City of Rochester from 1923 to 1925. The collection also includes a photographic album of Rochester, England's cathedral, a memorial book created for the widow of Mayor Van Zandt, a book of concepts and plans from 1925 for a proposed civic center for Rochester, a number of loose photos from the subway construction, and the spade used by Mayor Van Zandt to ceremonially begin the construction of the subway.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1920-1930, undated
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.
Biographical / Historical
Rochester Cathedral is the second oldest Cathedral in England. The Cathedral was founded in 604AD by Bishop Justus, and feautres Norman and Gothic architecture.The Cathedral is still in use at present for daily worship.
Extent
From the File: 1.8 Cubic Feet (49 total items: 10 photographic albums, 1 book of plans, 1 boxed book, 1 scrapbook, 2 framed photographs, 33 loose photographs, and 1 ceremonial spade.) : Includes ceremonial spade used to initiate construction of the subway.
From the File: 1.0 Cubic Feet
From the File: .5 Cubic Feet
From the File: .5 Cubic Feet
From the File: 0.44 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the Local History & Genealogy Division Repository
115 South Ave.
Rochester 14604 USA
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