The Rochester
Elevator is a focal point in the city of Rochester and a vital
part of local history. To ensure the preservation of the
elevator, the Rochester-Avon Historical Society will lead a
community effort to "shine the elevator" -- paint the building --
on Saturday, June 6. (Rain date is June 13.)
We expect to use professional
painters for the surface prep work, priming and painting over 10
feet above the ground, including the checkerboard sign at the
elevator’s north end. Historical society members and others from
our community will paint the elevator's lower portion.
The event also
will include a barbecue. It will be held in conjunction with the
dedication of the Rochester River Walk signage, also scheduled
for June 6.
The
elevator's current site at University Avenue and Water Street
has been proposed for a city park known as Elevator Commons. The
elevator structure needs to be maintained until the Rochester
Elevator owner can find a buyer and the building can be
rehabilitated and adaptively reused.
Whether the
historic grain elevator is moved to a new location or restored
it at its current location, it must be preserved for our
community. Please join us in this important effort.
