High Falls, Rochester New York

My Water Post For Today.

The Genesee River winds through Downtown Rochester. As a matter of fact, it is the reason that Rochester is located where it is.

As with so many cities in the world, rivers were the reason that people settled on land. In this case, the three waterfalls were the specific reason.

High Falls is the first of 3 waterfalls (and I believe the highest).

Brown's Race was built using the height difference and water from the falls. It was channeled into canals adjacent to the buildings that were built on the nearby streets.

Mills were built and used the water for power. Rochester, as a matter of fact, was the flour capitol of the nation, back in the 1800's.

These wheels you see in the second photo are relics from those long ago days.

The City of Rochester did a very nice job showing off their history, in the midst of their modern city.

The Amtrak tracks are right there with that overpass. I didn't realize as I came through the town, that I was within feet of my friend at WXXI. :-)

It is a very interesting area of town and I totally recommend checking it out.

Parking isn't too great though.

Lower Falls will be highlighted on Wednesday.