Rush Rhees Library, Rochester

Name: Rush Rhees Library
Address: 236 Rush Rhees, Rochester, United States

#68 among attractions in Rochester

Library, Greek Revival architecture

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Rush Rhees Library is the main academic library of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. It is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks on the university's River Campus. Construction began in 1927 with the other original River Campus buildings and the library was dedicated in 1930. It is named after Benjamin Rush Rhees, the university's third president. A major addition was added in 1970, which now houses the main computer lab, additional stacks and office space. Rush Rhees is the flagship of the River Campus Libraries System, which holds about 3 million volumes. The library features an elevator completely original from 1930. ()

Established: 1927 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 43°7'43"N, 77°37'42"W

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236 Rush RheesSouthwest Rochester (Highland)Rochester United States

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Rush Rhees Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frederick Douglass Monument, Highland Park, Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Hope–Highland Historic District.

1 miE
Memorial
Frederick Douglass Monument, Rochester
26 min walk • A statue of Frederick Douglass sculpted by Sidney W. Edwards, sometimes called the Frederick Douglass Monument, was installed in Rochester, New York in 1899 after it was commissioned by the African-American activist John W. Thompson.
1.1 miE
Park
Highland Park, Rochester
29 min walk • Highland Park, also known as Highland Botanical Park, is an arboretum in Rochester, New York, United States. Its administrative office is located at 171 Reservoir Avenue in Rochester.
0.5 miE
Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester
13 min walk • Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, founded in 1838, is the first municipal cemetery in the United States. Situated on 196 acres of land adjacent to the University of Rochester on Mount Hope Avenue, the cemetery is the permanent resting place of over 350,000 people.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Mount Hope–Highland Historic District, Rochester
26 min walk • Mt. Hope–Highland Historic District is a national historic district located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The district was the exclusive domain of the Ellwanger and Barry Botanic Gardens and Mt. Hope Cemetery throughout the mid- and late-19th century. It retains its elegant and spacious character of park land.
1.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Rochester
40 min walk • Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, also known as Calvary-Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, is a historic Episcopal church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. Designed by Richard M. Upjohn, it was constructed in phases between 1873 and 1880.
0.7 miN
Church
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rochester
18 min walk • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, also known as Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is an Arts and Crafts / American Craftsman style building constructed in 1914–1915.
0.9 miNE
Botanical garden
Ellwanger Garden, Rochester
24 min walk • Ellwanger Garden is a historical garden located at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, New York. It is open only during the Lilac Festival, Peony Weekend, and by appointment.
~490 ftNE
Universities and schools
University of Rochester, Rochester
3 min walk • The University of Rochester is a private research university in Rochester, New York. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Linden–South Historic District, Rochester
35 min walk • Linden–South Historic District is a national historic district located in the South Wedge neighborhood of Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The district consists of 136 contributing buildings, including 82 residential buildings, 53 outbuildings, and one church.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture, Tudor Revival architecture
Sibley–Elmdorf Historic District, Rochester
29 min walk • Sibley–Elmdorf Historic District is a national historic district located at Rochester, Monroe County, New York. The district encompasses 840 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in a predominantly residential section of Rochester.
0.6 miW
Neighbourhood, Tudor Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Arvine Heights Historic District, Rochester
15 min walk • Arvine Heights Historic District is a national historic district located at Rochester, Monroe County, New York. The district encompasses 61 contributing buildings in an exclusively residential section of Rochester.

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Which popular attractions are close to Rush Rhees Library?

Nearby attractions include University of Rochester, Rochester (3 min walk), Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester (13 min walk), Arvine Heights Historic District, Rochester (15 min walk), Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rochester (18 min walk).

How to get to Rush Rhees Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rush Rhees Library:

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URMC Connection Hub (16 min walk)