tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459589521823128924.post8551783028515805141..comments2024-02-28T12:07:52.862-05:00Comments on Remembering Rochester: This Month in Rochester HistoryRemembering Rochesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01664321554979055748noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459589521823128924.post-72606912078588270732010-07-21T16:30:35.603-04:002010-07-21T16:30:35.603-04:00As a local kid growing up on Alice Street in Roche...As a local kid growing up on Alice Street in Rochester I was privileged to hear stories from my parents, Grandparents and Great Grandparents. I can recall the old McGregor barns burning down (which later became the home of Crittenton Hospital), the centennial celebration, Park Davis, Twist Drill, all the churches on Walnut Blvd., Knapps, DQ, Cunnighams,Kresge and all the downtown stores. Its great to see that these times will not be forgotten. Great Job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459589521823128924.post-3742809819333655362010-07-15T19:38:35.776-04:002010-07-15T19:38:35.776-04:00Thanks for the compliment, John! If you'd like...Thanks for the compliment, John! If you'd like to reminisce about Rochester, I highly recommend the downtown walking tours sponsored by the Rochester Avon Historical Society. I'll be at the next one on Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. If you're able, I hope you'll join us. We have a great time telling (and listening to) stories!Remembering Rochesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664321554979055748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459589521823128924.post-27430552879888007802010-07-15T18:14:40.542-04:002010-07-15T18:14:40.542-04:00John Mohr writes:
I had to laugh reading Andi'...John Mohr writes: <br />I had to laugh reading Andi's comment, because everything Andi writes is a 100% accurate description of my life in Rochester, although I got my start growing up here beginning in the late 1960s ('68 to be exact). Andi especially hits the nail right on the head with the part about "that dreaded trip to Mitzelfelds"-although I had it worse in that it wasn't just a back-to-school event that dragged me there - my mother used to drag me there for everything and anything that would totally bore me, ultimately getting a job in the fabric department upstairs. <br /><br />However, my opinion of Mitzelfelds changed drastically in the mid-1970s, when I got my very first job there at age 16, working in accounts payable in the office. Later, as an adult & homeowner in the 80s and 90s, I always seemed to have an excuse to there and spend money.<br /><br />And now, in 2010, I miss the place dearly!<br /><br />I, too, would like to commend 'Remembering Rochester' for your excellent blog - I've learned so much from it, in addition to all the reminiscence it lets me do. I would love to take you to lunch someday and just pick your brain on all things Rochester!<br /><br />Posted by: John Mohr<br />Email: jamohr2@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459589521823128924.post-58021673699199573042010-07-01T19:10:04.389-04:002010-07-01T19:10:04.389-04:00Glad you're enjoying the blog! As long as you ...Glad you're enjoying the blog! As long as you keep reading, I'll keep writing.Remembering Rochesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664321554979055748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6459589521823128924.post-67172885045521602572010-07-01T12:13:16.962-04:002010-07-01T12:13:16.962-04:00Fabulous photo! I grew up in Rochester during the ...Fabulous photo! I grew up in Rochester during the 70's and 80's (i.e. when Rochester actually WAS a small town) & have many fond memories of my hometown. The "dreaded" trip to Mitzelfeld's for back-to-school clothes, the fun bike rides to Dairy Queen when it was 90+ degrees outside, the awesome squeeky wood floors of D&C's (where my $5.00 allowance went far)...I miss those days. <br />Sure, some of the "old guard" is still there...Green's Art Supply (I can still spend hours there), Varsity Shop, Arizona Saddlery (they STILL have that awesome fake horse inside!), Knapp's Dairy Bar (YUM), Lytle's, & a few others...but the new shops are just so "meh". <br />Keep up the good work with your blog! Fun & fascinating info! :)Andinoreply@blogger.com