Semi-centennial history of the city of Rochester : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers Author: Peck, William F. Description: Semi-centennial history of the city of Rochester : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Syracuse, N.Y.: D. Mason & Co., 1884. View this book online Subject(s): Rochester (N.Y.) -- History New York (State) -- Monroe County -- Rochester Table of Contents: Chapter I. Aboriginal occupation of the lower Genesee Country Chapter II. Surface geology... Chapter III. Ancient races... Chapter IV. The red men... Chapter V. Water trails... Chapter VI. Local trails of the Genesee... Chapter VII. Early French missions... Chapter VIII. DeNonvilles expedition... Chapter IX. Totiakton... Chapter X. Strenght of the Iroquois... Chapter XI. The Seneca castles on the Genesee... Chapter XIII. The white mans occupancy of the Genesee Country... Chapter XIII. The Genesee Falls Mill lot Chapter XIV. Christopher Dugan... Chapter XV. The Rochester Post-Office Chapter XVI. Reasons for its tardy settlement... Chapter XVII. Rochester as a village Chapter XVIII. The growth of the village Chapter XIX. Rochester as a city Chapter XX. The citys progress to the war time Chapter XXI. The war time and beyond Chapter XXII. To the fiftieth birthday Chapter XXIII. The great celebration Chapter XXIV. The city government Chapter XXV. The civil list Chapter XXVI. The fire department Chapter XXVII. Libraries and literature Chapter XXVIII. Associations... Chapter XXIX. The Erie Canal Chapter XXX. The forces of nature Chapter XXXI. The churches of Rochester Chapter XXXII. The early schools of Rochester Chapter XXXIII. The public schools Chapter XXXIV. The medical profession Chapter XXXV. Homoeopathy and dentistry Chapter XXXVI. The press of Rochester Chapter XXXVII. Rochester judges and lawyers Chapter XXXVIII. The secret societies of Rochester Chapter XXXIX. Charity and benevolence Chapter XL. The home guard Chapter XLI. The cemeteries of Rochester Chapter XLII. Amusements in Rochester Chapter XLIII. The Underground railroad Chapter XLIV. The banks of Rochester Chapter XLV. The railroads of Rochester Chapter XLVI. Rochesters German element Chapter XLVII. Reformatory and correctional Chapter XLVIII. The Rochester rappings Chapter XLIX. The fine arts in Rochester Chapter L. The university and the theological seminary Chapter LI. The war record Chapter LII. The Rochester water works Chapter LIII. Rochester manufactures Chapter LIV. Biographical Index

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