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History of Rochester
City Founders
Head couple respected as city founders By Ken Hanson Some cities and states can describe their founding by the landing of settlers from across the Atlantic Ocean or by the explorations of hardy French voyageurs. Rochester, like most, isn't one of those places.
Rochester Builds
Rochester Builds anew on tornado's ruinis By Greg Sellnow On Aug. 22, 1883, Rochester Mayor Samuel Whitten sent this telegram to Gov. Lucius Hubbard: "Rochester is in ruins. Twenty-four people are killed. Over 40 are seriously injured.