Rochester Municipal Archives Modern Collection

Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library, Rundel Memorial Building, construction workers laboring on new balustrade - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:

1240

Dates of Original:

1920-1960

Historical Context

Photographs in this collection were taken on behalf of and/or preserved by the City of Rochester to record civic events and municipal history.

Scope of Collection

The Rochester Municipal Archives is home to the official records of the City of Rochester, New York. Its holdings include extensive photograph collections. This collection consists of selected images taken from media including prints, safety negatives, nitrate negatives, and lantern slides. These materials date between 1920 and 1960. The photographs depict Rochester buildings and people, City of Rochester officials and employees, public works projects, and civic events.