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On this page, you'll find a variety of views of the Rochester Elevator -- from recent times and years gone by. Click on the thumbnail pictures to see larger views.
 
The elevator in 2005
View from University Avenue
A closer look
View from the front of the building, on Water Street
Stepping back
A wider view from across Water Street
Another view of the side
Showing more detail of the checkerboard sign
A view from the air
Shot from above Water Street in 2005, looking north to University Avenue (Aerial photography courtesy of Scott Dreslinski, Great Lakes Aerial Photography, www.GreatLakesAP.com)
A blast from the past
The elevator as it looked in the early 1950s
The way it may have been
An artist's conception of the elevator in the 1920s (Drawing courtesy of Gerry Post)

Elevator video
Community Media Network news story highlights June 2009 elevator painting event.

'Shine' announced
Article in Rochester Post invites community to event where they can help paint the elevator.

Move plans on hold
RAHS, the elevator owner and City Council explore new options for the elevator.

'Elevator Square'
Council member proposes a plan for the elevator as part of a "town square."


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