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Mr. Rochester · #61 Posted **Nov 26, 2007, 1:14 PM**

I would like to something like this in downtown Rochester.

Bank of America Tower in Jacksonville.
http://www.emporis.com/en/il/im/?id=333052

BANKofMANHATTAN · #62 Posted **Nov 27, 2007, 5:33 PM**

As long as were making photo comps, I dropped a few things into Rochester's skyline...enjoy!

(This was a postcard and there was no image credit on it)

Mr. Rochester · #63 Posted **Nov 27, 2007, 6:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by BANKofMANHATTAN

As long as were making photo comps, I dropped a few things into Rochester's skyline...enjoy!

(This was a postcard and there was no image credit on it)

ahuh that is sexy. Can I live there.

dbrenna5 · #64 Posted **Nov 27, 2007, 7:06 PM**

where did you get 17 floors from?

NYC2ATX · #65 Posted **Nov 27, 2007, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mr. Rochester

I would like to something like this in downtown Rochester.

Bank of America Tower in Jacksonville.
http://www.emporis.com/en/il/im/?id=333052

Kinda 90s, don't you think?

but I get what you're saying.

relnahe · #66 Posted **Nov 27, 2007, 8:54 PM**

Don't destroy my childhood!!! At this spot 20+ years ago I would enjoy the monorail and eat Bill Gray's.

F*ck you, Bill Johnson.

86' is still in my heart.

Mr. Rochester · #67 Posted **Dec 5, 2007, 2:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by relnahe

Don't destroy my childhood!!! At this spot 20+ years ago I would enjoy the monorail and eat Bill Gray's.

F*ck you, Bill Johnson.

86' is still in my heart.

As much as a I hate to see it go, it must for the survival of Downtown. Yeah I agree Johnson was a terrible mayor.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...=2007712020329
Watch the lighting of the liberty pole!

F11Roch · #68 Posted **Dec 10, 2007, 5:42 PM**

Johnson had nothing to do with this development. I grew up going to Midtown as well, but lets face it, the place is a pit of despair. Cities have to move forward. Architecturally it is not worth saving and the monorail and the clock can be placed at the Strong Museum. This is the best move forward and I have yet to see any rational reason put forward by anyone around town.

Mr. Rochester · #69 Posted **Jan 4, 2008, 3:27 AM**

(January 3, 2008) — For the first time, Rochester and Monroe County officials are joining area businesses, colleges and labor unions to lobby in Albany for funds for local projects.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...3016/1002/NEWS

relnahe · #70 Posted **Jan 4, 2008, 9:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by F11Roch

the monorail and the clock can be placed at the Strong Museum.

Does anyone know if this is factual?

Strong Museum has the best children's museum anywhere.

Mr. Rochester · #71 Posted **Jan 4, 2008, 10:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by relnahe

Does anyone know if this is factual?

Strong Museum has the best children's museum anywhere.

The media has been pushing them to take it by saying Strong will most likely take them but Strong has said nothing in writing yet...

Mr. Rochester · #72 Posted **Jan 5, 2008, 3:47 PM**

Midtown Plaza sees the end of its last Christmas
(January 5, 2008) — As the Midtown Plaza Christmas tree was being cut down branch by branch and the decorative cotton snow was being packed away into boxes Friday, Kathy Trotta approached the workers and asked for a souvenir.

Mr. Rochester · #73 Posted **Jan 5, 2008, 3:54 PM**

Coalition to lobby state for $215 million
(January 4, 2008) — Seven "critical" projects needing $215 million in funding make up a first-of-its-kind list of shared priorities that local leaders will lobby for in Albany in the weeks ahead.

Downtown Bolivar · #74 Posted **Jan 5, 2008, 4:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mr. Rochester

(January 3, 2008) — For the first time, Rochester and Monroe County officials are joining area businesses, colleges and labor unions to lobby in Albany for funds for local projects.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...3016/1002/NEWS

COOPERATION!?!? What is WNY coming to? That sounds far too progressive for us!

Mr. Rochester · #75 Posted **Jan 5, 2008, 5:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Downtown Bolivar

COOPERATION!?!? What is WNY coming to? That sounds far too progressive for us!

Dreams coming true... WNY... is working together.Tear the eye.

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Mr. Rochester · #76 Posted **Feb 15, 2008, 2:32 AM**

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...0335/1002/NEWS
(February 14, 2008) — City residents got a look Wednesday at what local architects and designers envision for a remade Midtown block.

Happy Valentines day... My gfs pissed I am cheap.

Mr. Rochester · #77 Posted **Feb 15, 2008, 2:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mr. Rochester

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...0335/1002/NEWS
(February 14, 2008) — City residents got a look Wednesday at what local architects and designers envision for a remade Midtown block.

Happy Valentines day... My gfs pissed I am cheap.

Other news if you read it... "Adding to the upcoming developments, and already fit into the charrette's vision, is ESL Federal Credit Union's plan to build a six-story, $50 million headquarters at 225 Chestnut St."

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...0335/1002/NEWS

Very interesting? Another highrise?

Other comments if you look to the upper left you can a tower dominating the Xerox tower... and I mean absolutely huge. Now Arunas Chesonis was just interviewed again and he said sarcasticly that some of his employees want a really tall skyscraper without turning it down. He said nothing about the max being taller than 35 stories. Also he said he would love it to be what the Rochester skyline is known for...

Rockchester · #78 Posted **Feb 28, 2008, 2:57 AM**

I think I heard that plans for PAETEC's tower will be announced in June...While I really hope they do something creative and tall, I hope it'll fit into the existing skyline. Right now, I think Rochester has a very attractive, if not huge, skyline. Very symmetrical and pleasing to the eye.

I would love for the PAETEC building to be Rochester's new tallest. Take over from Rochester's past (Xerox building, B&L building) to Rochester's future. I think the Xerox building's about thirty stories, so if PAETEC decides to build 35, like the CEO has suggested, it would likely be ROC's new tallest.

Coupled with the news for the ESL headquarters in a section of downtown that was devastated by Urban Renewal decades ago, the Eastman School expansion, and explosion of housing units downtown, things are looking pretty bright for our center city.

I still would love to see Wegmans, Paychex, even Constellation Brands (even though I think they just moved into Perinton) move downtown and continue this great trend. Good work, Mayor Duffy.

Rockchester · #79 Posted **Apr 4, 2008, 3:51 PM**

BIG news today from the Democrat and Chronicle.

PAETEC Tower will likely be Rochester's new tallest building!!!!

the new complex would consist of two buildings: a new skyscraper and a five-story building connected by an atrium.

Awesome news for Rochester!

http://democratandchronicle.com/apps...NTPAGECAROUSEL

Mr. Rochester · #80 Posted **Apr 4, 2008, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rockchester

BIG news today from the Democrat and Chronicle.

PAETEC Tower will likely be Rochester's new tallest building!!!!

the new complex would consist of two buildings: a new skyscraper and a five-story building connected by an atrium.

Awesome news for Rochester!

http://democratandchronicle.com/apps...NTPAGECAROUSEL

PAETEC CEO Arunas Chesonis said Thursday that the company's new tower will house parts of his telecommunications company, as well as retail space and a public observation deck at the top.

PAETEC headquarters to tower over city

This is great!!! Beat me to Rockchester!!