Linden–South Historic District, Rochester

Name: Linden–South Historic District
Address: Rochester, United States

#166 among attractions in Rochester

Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. The houses were constructed between 1872 and 1913 in a variety of vernacular interpretations of popular architectural styles including Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival styles. The houses are 2 1/2-stories, are of frame or brick construction, and were designed by local architects employed by the developer Ellwanger & Barry. Among the more prominent are Andrew Jackson Warner and Claude Bragdon. The church is the former South Avenue Baptist Church, now Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church, built in 1909–1910 in a Late Gothic Revival style. Also in the district is a three-story, Queen Anne style mixed use building, with commercial space on the first floor and residential units above, located at 785 South Avenue. ()

Coordinates: 43°8'20"N, 77°36'21"W

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Southeast Rochester (Highland Park)Rochester United States

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Day trips

Linden–South Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Toy Hall of Fame, Blue Cross Arena, The Strong National Museum of Play, Frederick Douglass Monument.

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Museum
National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester
25 min walk • The National Toy Hall of Fame, nestled within the vibrant city of Rochester, New York, is a whimsical destination that celebrates the timeless joy of play. Established in 1998, this museum is a tribute to classic toys and games that have captured the hearts of children...
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
28 min walk • Blue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 11,215. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial.
1 miN
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester
26 min walk • The Strong National Museum of Play is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, United States.
0.5 miS
Memorial
Frederick Douglass Monument, Rochester
13 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.
1.3 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Little Theatre, Rochester
33 min walk • The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York, commonly known as "The Little" is a movie theatre located on historic East Avenue in downtown Rochester, New York and a modest non-profit multiplex specializing in art film, including independent and foreign productions outside the United States.
0.4 miS
Park
Highland Park, Rochester
12 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.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Geva Theatre Center, Rochester
25 min walk • Geva Theatre Center is a regional, not-for-profit, professional theatre company based in Rochester, New York. It is housed in an 1868 building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in Rochester at 75 Woodbury Boulevard.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, Rochester
23 min walk • The Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge is a triple steel arch bridge carrying Interstate 490 over the Genesee River and New York State Route 383 in downtown Rochester, New York. The bridge, officially completed on June 18, 2007, replaced a 50-year-old multi-girder bridge situated in the same location.
1 miN
Park
Washington Square Park, Rochester
26 min walk • Washington Square Park is an urban park in Rochester, New York. It contains the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, erected in 1892.
0.8 miNW
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Rochester
20 min walk • Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Complex is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The complex consists of five buildings: the church, former rectory, the former parochial school, the current rectory, and garage.
0.9 miSW
Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester
24 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Linden–South Historic District?

Nearby attractions include South Wedge Historic District, Rochester (9 min walk), Mount Hope–Highland Historic District, Rochester (9 min walk), Highland Park, Rochester (12 min walk), Ellwanger Garden, Rochester (12 min walk).

How to get to Linden–South Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Linden–South Historic District:

Bus

FlixBus Rochester • Lines: 2686 (30 min walk)
URMC Connection Hub (32 min walk)