Rochester


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North America, New England, New York Inland Port, City Rochester

Port on Lake Erie through which the Erie Canal flowed, beginning in 1820s. Linked to Great Lakes and NYC. industrial city (1990 pop. 231,636; 2000 pop. 219,773), (cap.) Monroe co.; W N.Y., a port of entry on the Genesee R. and L. Ontario; 43º10'N 77º37'W. It is a leading center in the production of photographic, photocopying, optical, and dental equip., process control and recording instruments, and thermometers. Rochester also ranks high in the mfg. of electronics, machinery, transportation equip., fabricated metal prods., plastic prods. In a rich fruit-growing region. Permanent settlement by Col. Nathaniel Rochester and others began in 1812. During the Civil War, Rochester was a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Erie Canal gave impetus to Rochester’s growth; flour milling became the 1st important industry. Seat of the Univ. of Rochester.

Sources

Robert A. McCaughey

Compiler

Peter Richards

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