History of Monroe county, New York with illustrations descriptive of its scenery, Palatial residences, Part 43

Author: McIntosh, W. H. cn; Everts, Ensign, and Everts, Philadelphia, pub
Publication date: 1877
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts, Ensign and Everts
Number of Pages: 976

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MISS ROCHESTER'S SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES WAS opened September 10. 1874. with fftech Choluis. The attendance gradually increase. and it is now one of the leading schools in the city devoted to the education of young kuhes. The finest advantages are here afforded for thorough instruction in the English , branches, languages, and arts. A regular course of study is pursued from the primary department to a high graduating standard. The pre-ent faculty consists of Miss Rochester and Miss E. S. Barnett, English branches and Latin : Dr. Rundbaken, Greek. German, and other modern languages; Madame tineveile. French; Edgar II. Sherwood, instrumental music; Miss Roderick voral music. The art department is also under the control of a competent instructor.

ST. MARK'S SCHOOL, located near the city, is a classical and family school for boys, and is under the control of Rev. Thomas Drumm. M.D. rector. etc. It is now in the ninth year of its existence, and bas attained a sneecss suipas-ing the most sanguine hopes of its founder. This school ains to supply. at a mumler- nte cost. u want felt by almost all parents who propose sending their boys from home to be fitted for business life, or for a university or professional course of in- struction. The instruction extends, as far as possible, to the whole being .- physical, mental, and moral.

The rector, being a teacher of many years' experience. and also a medical mau, who has made the buman system. its diseases and their remedies, a stoly and practice, brings to his work a love of teaching and a love of hoys as such. His assistants are persons of experience, who ean sympathize with youth. rightly direct them, and he, at the same time, suitable examples or companions.

The rector, being a church e rgyman, bases his religious teachings on the creeds and formularies of the Protestant Episcopal church. The Bible and Bonk of Common Prayer are used daily in the school and family. On the Lord's day, in addition to the regular church services and sermon, a Bible or entechisin ela-s is conducted by the rector ; and at Christmas, Kaster, and other -sons appointed to be observed in the church, special attention is directed to the great truths then" commemorated. and the influences they should exert on the heart atl life.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL, was organized in the year 1571. During that year a large and emumtedious school building was erected at a enst of eightern thousand dollars. The school i: in successful operation, and is under the control of the Sisters of St. Joseph.

ST. MICHAEL'S ScHour, was organized in 1873. The school is at present held in the church building, which is intended to be devoted to the school alone, as a new church edifire is in contemplation. The membership number three hundred and fifty. This school is taught by the Sisters of Notre Dnuc. The pustor ex officio is principal.

ST. BRIDGET'S SCHOOL .- I'pan the erection of the present edifice of St. Bridget's church, the old church building was remedlehet and changed to a parish school-house. The school is now in successful operation, and has an attendance of three hundred pupils. It is taught by seven Sisters of St. Joseph.

· Dereased.

Miss Jane Rochester is grand- daughter of Nathaniel Rochester who gave the name to Rochester. She is yet Miss Rochester , June 1906 . E. F. albright. 1912. ige 108.

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ST. MARY'S SCHOOL. Sisters of Mercy .-- This convent was founded in February. 1>37, by the Sisters of Mercy from Providence Rhode Island. It is in a flour- ishing condition. The sisters are erecting an addition, which will render it a lurge nud commodious institution. There is a select school, in which the higher branches of a refined education are taught ; also, an industrial school, where girls of all ages and denominations are instructed in moral and religious duties, edu- cated in the common English branches, and supported in the institution until competeut to maintain themselves.

NAZARETH ACADEMY was established in September, 1871. It is located on the corner of Frauk and Jay streets, and is connected with Nazareth convent, the mother-house of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the diocese of Rochester. The num- ber of pupils ranges from fifty to seventy-five; of these some are boarders, some day-scholars. Seven teachers are employed. The course of instruction includes all the branches which constitute a solid and refined education. Superior advan- tages are afforded in this school for the study of the French, German. and Latin languages, music ( vocal and instrumental), drawing, and painting in oils and water-colors. These departments are taught by the sisters, who have made them apecialties. The academy is in a flourishing condition, and enjoys a large share of popularity, counting Protestants as well as Catholics atuong its patrons.

ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING- AND DAY-SCHOOL, No. 33 Spring street. Miss Mary J. Bliss, principal .- This school was op ned September 14, 1874, with five boarders and twenty-five day.scholars. It has rapidly gained in public favor, and is one of the prosperous educational institutions of the city. This school is de- signed to provide the best facilities for a thorough, practical, and accomplished education. The course of study comprises the English branches, Latin, drawing, painting, music, and the modern languages.

ST. PETER'S AND ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL was started in April, 1843. The present school building was erceted in 1868. The school at present numbers five hundred and thirty-eight pupila. The male department is under the management of Brothers of Mary, and the female under the control of the Sisters of Notre Dame.

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART is a school under the control of the Catholic church, and is among the best educational institutions in western New York. It .is located on Prince street, and well deserves the enviable reputation it has attained.

BORTLE SEMINARY was founded in 1872. It is a boarding- and day-school for young ladies. The English branches, languages, oil-painting, and music are taught. German is made a specialty.

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL, 216 University avenue .- Founded in 1872 by Elizabeth

. Stevena. In 1874, Miss Stevens accepted a position as teacher in the industrial school, and was succeeded by her sister, Miss Nellie A. Stevens.

Other excellent schools are: D. S. Benjamin's classical school, 15 Exchange street ; Miss A. O. Briggs, Main street ; Ella L. Carter, Sophia street; Catholic classical school, Frank street ; Mrs. C. M. Curtis, 45 Spring street ( Livingstone park seminary) ; Era M. Daonals, Edinburgh street; Kate A. Falls, Mathews street; German Lutheran school, 20 Allen street; George D. Hale, 27 State street ; Holland reform parochial school, Oregon street corner Harrison ; Holy Family school, Jay street corner Ames; Margaret Marshall, 128 Plymouth avenue; Almira B. Porter, East avenue; Rev. Thomas C. Reed, 96} East Main street ; St. Bonifacius' school, 5 Grand street ; St. John's German Lutheran, Buchan park ; St. Joseph's school, 26 Franklin street ; St. Mary's orphan asylum school, West avenue; St. Mary's school, 15 South street ; St. Patrick's academy, Brown street; St. Patrick's orphan asylum school, Frank stre t; St. Paul's, 3 .Mortimer street; Julia MI. Sintzenich, 66 Andrewa street.

ROCHESTER CITY HOSPITAL.

This institution was incorporated by act of legislature, passed May 7, 1847. The board of trustees natued in its charter consisted of John B. Ellwood. William Pitkin,* Isaac Hills, Thos. H. Rochester .* Patrick Kearney,* Frederick Starr,* Ralph Lester,* Edward MI. Moore, John Williams, * Elijah F. smith, and David R. Barton .*

The institution is located on the site of the old " Western cemetery," a plot of ground containing about three acres, which was conveyed to the hospital by the common council in the year 1851. Many obstacles were encountered in securing s title to the cemetery lot, but it was ultimately obtained by an act of the legisla- ture in 1857. Immediate steps were taken for the erection of a building, and in the autumn of 1862 the main edifice was completed. The erection of this build- ing exhausted the funds under the control of the board, and it was found neces- gary to close it until some method could he devised of raising the requisite theuns to furnish and put it in operation. In the summer of' 1863 a donation of one thousand

dollars was made to the hospital by the trustees of the Rochester collegiate institute, and with that amount, together with the proceeds from the ade of the plushouse lots, it was deemed expedient to open the hospital, providing the Female Charitable Society would assume the cure and management of the institution. This they consented to do, and under the auspices of that society additional funds were raised by subscription, and ou the 20th of January, 1852, the Rochester City Hospital was formally opened and dedicated. The liberality of the various churches and religious societies was appealed to to furnish the rooms and wards, and the prompt- ness with which they answered was extremely gratifying, and clearly exhibited their appreciation of the necessity of the work and the good it was likely to ac- complish. We quote the following from the remarks made at the opening of the hospital by the lamented George H. Mumford, Esq. :

" I cannot conclude this brief address without adverting gratefully to the dis- interested labors of the hospital physician, Dr. II. W. Dean, and the surgeon, Dr. F. F. Montgotocry, who have not only freely rendered their services in the pre- liminary arrangements, but have also given their valuable professional skill aud experience in the hospital without compensation."

The main building is of brick, fifty by sixty feet, and four stories high. It has two main entrances, one from the north and one from the south, with a large hall dividing tho several floors equally into east and west sections. On the first floor are five rooms, on the second two, on the third five. The hospital was formally opened for the reception of patients January 29, 1864, under the following in- ternal management : H. F. Montgomery, M.D., and [I. W. Dean, M.D., visiting surgeons ; C. E. Richer, M.D., house physician and surgeon ; John M. Sly. steward; Mrs. J. M. Sly, matron.

The east wing was completed in 1865. It is eighty feet long, with a transept wing forty by twenty-five feet, two stories high with basemcot. and is the male department. The west wing, designed exclusively for female patients. was com- pleted in 1871. It is four stories in height, including basement. This depart- ment is also couplete in all its appointments. The rooms on the third floor of this building have becu furnished by individuals and churches, and reflect much credit upon the philanthropie people of Rochester. The hospital lias nt present a capacity of' one hundred and seventy-five beds. The institution has received ap- propriations from the State for building purposes as follows :

Ia 1860 $6.500.00

In August, 1870. 5,000.00

In November, 1870 14,641.25

In 1871 15,000.00

Total. 41,141.25

Central builling cast ... West wing. 27,342.11

14,277.90

East wing about. 20,000.00

The following list comprises the names of the directors of the hospital, frou the date of incorporation to the present time : Dr. John B. Elwood, William Pitkin,* Isaac Hills, Thomas H. Rochester,* Patrick Kearney,* Ralph Lester,* Frederick Starr,* E. F. Smith, Dr. E. M. Moore. John Williams," D. R. Barton .* appointed by act of incorporation, L. A. Ward, John H. Thompson, * John Child,* Aristarchus Champion, * Everard Peek,* Dr. James Webster, * William Brewster,* Jared Newell, * Alexander Kelsey," Dr. H. F. Montgomery, Jacob Gould,* Dr. F. F. Backus,* Frederick Whittlesey,* Aaron Erickson, Samuel D. Porter. George HI. Mumford,* John Thompson,* Edward M. Smith, Rufus Keeler,* Andrew S. Brackett .* James Brackett, Samuel Wilder, Belden R. MeAlpine, E. H. Hollister,* W. F. Cogswell, E. S. Ettenheimer. James Vick, Charles C. Morse. D. W. Powers, John H. Brewster, Gilinan H. Perkins, James Brackett, P. B. Vielie, resigned, James L. Angle, Thomas Leighton.

The present officials of the hospital are as follows: President, Aaron Erickson ; Vice-President, Levi .A. Ward; Treasurer, E. S. Ettenheimer ; Secretary, James L. Angle; Executive Committee, Samuel Wilder, C. C. Moore, James Brackett ; Committee on Auditing Treasurer's Accounts, John f. Brewster, James Vick, E. S. Ettenheimer ; Committee on Building and Ground. James Vick, D. W. Powers, John H. Brewster ; Committee on Membership, Levi A. Ward, S. D. Porter, James L. Angle. Medical and Surgical Staff, March 1, 1876: Surgeons, Dr. H. F. Montgomery, J. F. Whitheck, H. IT. Langworth; Physicians, David Little, W. S. Ely, E. V. Stoddard; Consulting Physician, Dr. W. W. Ely ; Gynecologist. Dr. II. W. Dean ; Ophthalmologist, Dr. Charles E. Rider; Resi- dent Assistant, Dr. Charles Carey.

SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL ..

The Sisters of t'harity of Saint Vincent de Paul commenced their hospital in two small stables on Genesee street near West Main, in September, 1857, which

* Decessed.

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they tried to fit up as comfortably as possible for the reception of the suffering poor ; before many days the want accommodations afforded by the stables were filled to the utmost by the influx of the sick and ailing poor, who crowded their narrow walls. The sisters found it necessary to erect a building connecting the two stables, two stories in height, and twenty eight by thirty-five feet, which almost before its completion was filled with patients. So many applications were made for admission that during the next year the east wing. sixty by eighty feet and three stories high, was built. In 1863 it was found impossible to do with the limited room. Hence, the large hospital, as it now stands, was decided upon. The estimated cust was one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars, but prices for building material rose rapidly, and the cost exceeded two hundred thousand dollars. This building is two hundred and fifty feet long, and three and one-half stories high ; the main part in the centre is a story higher. It is from one hun- dred and twenty to one hundred and fifty feet deep, including the towers, which project a little front of the aljoining wings. During the war the hospital ac- commodated five hundred wounded aud sick soldiers, besides a large number of other sick poor, but probably not more than five hundred could be comfortably situated it it. The total number of patients under treatment from September, 1857, to September, 1876, is nineteen thousand and ninety-four. The idea is quite prev- alent that Saint Mary's is a religious rather than a benevolent or humanitarian institution. Be it understood that Saint Mary's hospital is, and always was, a benevolent institution, whose doors are over open for the alleviation of suffering humanity, irrespective of creed or nationality. No one was ever turned away because he had nothing wherewith to pay. Though the sisters find their financial affairs much embarrassed, still they are neither dismayed nor disheartened hy the obstacles that oppose them, relying as they do on the providence of God, that he will give them means in his own good time to support the sick poor.

THE ROCHESTER ORPIIAN ASYLUM

was organized in 1837, under the name of "The Rochester Female Association for the relief of Orphans and destitute Children." It was opened with nine chil- dren, and fifty-eight were received into the institution during the first year of its " existence. In March, 1838, the society was incorporated. by special act of the legislature, under the name of " The Rochester Orphan Asylum." lu June, 1839, Mr. John Greig, of Canandaigua. gave to the asylum the valuable tract of land in Hubbell park on which its present structure stands. The main building was erected in 1813 and 1844, and in Is70 the wing on the east side was erected at a cost of ten thousand four hundred and forty-sis dollars and eighty cents. This amount included the plumbing, steam-beating apparatus, stone walks through Hubbell park and on Exchange street, and a deep sewer from the asylum building to Greig street. Another addition was made in 1873, which, together with the repairs on the main building, furniture, etc., cost twenty-one thousand one hun- dred and sixty-nine dollars and three cents.

Since the organization of the institution uver two thousand children have shared its fostering care. The average number for the last ten years has been seventy- six, and the present number is about ninety.

The asylum is finely located. and the grounds surrounding it are beautifully laid out and cultivated with great care and attention. while a portion of the land is used for gardening purposes for the benefit of the inmates, who are taught the English branches, and are also trained to habits of industry, cleanliness. and punc- f tality, many of whom ultimately secure good homes by adoption in the families of those who need their assistance, and in numerous instances rise to positions of honor aod trust in the community. The asylum is supported by individual be- quests and contributions, and also aid from the city, county and State. This is one of the humane institutions of Rochester, and too much praise cannot be bestowed upon its benevolent progenitors and those through whose fostering in- Suence it has been sustained and placed upon a sound basis.

HOME OF INDUSTRY.

This institution has now been in existence several years, and has been working . aietly and unostentatiously for the public welfare. Its ohjeet is to afford a home to girls who are out of employment, and an opportunity to its permanent inmates to learn useful trades. It is under the charge of Sister Ilieronymo, assisted by several of the Sisters of St. Joseph This is one of the many charitable in- stitutions of Rochester that has accomplished much good ; and Sister Hieronymo and ber nssistants cannot be complimented too highly for their efforts in the cause of charity.

ROCHESTER ATHEN.EUM.

In presenting n history of this institution, it is necessary to give a sketch of each of the institutions of which this is a lineal successor.

When Rochester was yet a village, an attempt was made in the interest of scientific and literary purposes in the summer of 1826, and an organization wu. effected on the 13th of October of that year, under the designation of the FRANK. LIN INSTITUTE. It was located on the southeast corner of Main and Water streets, and numbered among its patrons and members many of the most active and intelligent citizens of that day.

THE MECHANICS' LITERARY ASSOCIATION Was organized February 10. 19:25. and incorporated February 26, 1839. This institution commenced operations in the " t'hild's Block," on the cast side of Exchange street. It embraced a library and reading-room, and here also were held weekly debates on mioral, political. lit- erary, and other topics. This was for many years a successful and popular enter- prise, embracing among its members all classes of society. After a few years the interest in the association seemed to wane, and its quarters were changed from Exchange street to the north side of Buffalo street. In 1812 or 1843 its lova- tion was changed to State street, near the site of the Monroe County savings bank. In 1844 it was again moved, this time to Smith's arcade. Here it re- mained but a short time, and was transferred to State street. Here it found a home until October. 1847, when it was merged in the Athenaeum, under the title of " The Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics' Association."

THE ROCHESTER ATHENEUM .- This association was formed June 12, ISzy. under the following preamble and conditions : " We, the subscribers, have asso- ciated for the purpose of procuring newspapers of different States and countries, pamphlets, books, maps, charts, and of collecting historical and other monument, connected with the history and antiquities of our country and the useful arts, and generally to disseminate useful knowledge by means of an institution denominatel ' The Rochester Athenacum'; hereby, each for himself, severally, promises to pay the treasurer of said institution the sum of five dollars each, on the first day of November, annually, for the term of five years, unless, within thirty days neat prior to the annual meeting of' its members. any subscriber wishing to with- draw his subscription leave a written notice of the same with the treasurer. ' June 26 a constitution was adopted, and June 29 a code of by-laws. The following were chosen the first board of directors : President, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester : Vice-Presidents. Charles Perkins, Simeon Ford, Rev. Wm. James, Jonathan Child. Treasurer, James Seymour ; Corresponding Secretary. Nathaniel Rochester; Ir- cording Secretary, Levi A. Ward; Associate Directors, Rev. Joseph Penoey. Wm. Atkinson, Dr. Levi Word, Jr .. Everard Peck, Elisha Johnson, Rev. O. E. Comstock. Abelard Reynolds, Rufus Beach, and Dr. F. B. Paige.

The institution was chartered February 12, 1830. While tracing the history of the Athenaeum, it is our purpose to give a sketch of similar institutions er- ganized at a later peried, and ultimately merged with it.

THE YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY was formed in 1834. and prominent among the names of its originators were Walter S. Griffith, William S. Bishop. George .1. Avery, Samuel D. Porter, and Juhn F. Bush. It was short-lived.

THE YOUNG MEN'S LITERARY ASSOCIATION was organized in 1837, through the influence of Henry O'Reilly. He was its first president. Its first vice-prusi- dent was James R. Doolittle, then a young lawyer in the office of Hon. Isaac Hills, and since a United States senator from Wisconsin. Christopher T. Amsden was first treasurer. December 8, 1838, the association was consolidated with tlu- Athenaum. The first official meeting under the new organization was held In,- cember 13, and the following board of directors chosen : President, Henry O'Reilly . Vice-Presidenta, Nathaniel T. Rochester, William Churchill. Lewis Brooks, Anion Brenson ; Recording Secretary, William S. Thayer ; Corresponding Secretary. Elijah K. Blythe ; Treasurer, Alonzo K. Amsden; Associate Directors. Gen. II. L. Stevens, Dr. E. S. Marsh, Dr. A. Kelsey, E. Peshine Smith, C. T. Amsden. J. A. Eastman, Iliram A. Tucker, E. S. Warner, Geo. R. Clark.

In October, IS47, the Athenaeum and Mechanics' Association were consoli- dated, and William A. Reynolds chosen president. After the consolidation. rooms were secured in the " Old Museum" on Exchange street. In 1849 we find it at Corinthian H:dl, and soon after in the Rochester Savings Bank building. It nest found a home in the court-house, and in 1876 was removed to the pleasant, fine, and commodious rooms on Fitzhugh street. The Atheneum has had a checkerel career, but is now in a prosperous condition, and, we trust, will remain a priceless legacy to coming generations. Mrs. Ayres, wife of the late Charles B. Ayres, is the prescut librarian, and way appointed in 1871. Much of the present prosperity of the Athenaum is due to the interior management of the library. It is ably conducted by the present incumbent, who is prompt and efficient in the discharge of the duties of her office.

ROCHESTER FEMALE CHARITABLE SOCIETY

Previous to the year 1822 a charity-school had been taught by ladies in a building un State street, owned and gratuitously granted for the purpose by Josich

PLATE XVI.

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CLINTON HOTEL EXCHANGE, STREET, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

PLATE XVII.

John Straule

STRAUSS BLOCK

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STRAUB S BLOCK .

JOHN STRAUB , PROVISIONS AND GROCER, 126 LAKE AVE, ROCHESTER, N.Y.

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Bissell, near the site now occupied by the City hank. February 22, 1822, the society was organized at the house of Mr. Everard Peck, and Mrs. E. Perk was elected treasurer. A president, vice-president, treasurer. twelve directresses, and ffeen visitors, were chosen. Previous to the year 1927 the business was trans- acted by the society as a body, but in that year the power was deleted to officers wbo officiated as a board of managers. The primary objects of this society were the relief of indigent sick persons and the establishment ut a charity-school. A school was established on a lot donated by Colonel William Fitzhugh, and was successfully maintained until the beginning of the common-school system of the city, when it was abandoned. It is the oldest charitable institution io Rochester, and in it we find the germs of more than one important public institution. In 1844 the society sent to the common council of the city the first petitiun for the establishment of a work-house, and from that time the subject way entertained wbich resulted in the erection of the penitentiary,-an honor to the State and city.

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History of Monroe county, New York with illustrations descriptive of its scenery, Palatial residences, Part 43

Author: McIntosh, W. H. cn; Everts, Ensign, and Everts, Philadelphia, pub Publication date: 1877 Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts, Ensign and Everts Number of Pages: 976

Author: McIntosh, W. H. cn; Everts, Ensign, and Everts, Philadelphia, pub
Publication date: 1877
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts, Ensign and Everts
Number of Pages: 976