1952 Map of Rochester East

About this map

Irondequoit Bay and the Genesee River define the eastern and western boundaries of this mid-century look at the urban expansion of Rochester. The map captures a densely settled landscape of neighborhoods, schools, and civic infrastructure just before the peak of suburban sprawl. From the lakefront communities of Summerville and White City down to the intersection at Twelve Corners, the area is punctuated by landmarks such as the Sisters of Mercy Sch, Benjamin Franklin Sch, and the Highland Hospital.