Monroe County

Monroe County, situated in western New York, encompasses a diverse blend of urban and suburban landscapes, offering a dynamic environment for residents and visitors alike. Anchored by the city of Rochester, the county boasts a rich cultural scene, educational institutions, and a strong economy. The county’s suburban areas provide a balance between city amenities and a quieter lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the shores of Lake Ontario, numerous parks, and the historic Erie Canal. Monroe County’s thriving arts and entertainment scene includes theaters, museums, and festivals. With a mix of urban vibrancy and natural beauty, Monroe County offers a wide array of experiences, from bustling city life to outdoor adventures, making it a region that caters to a diverse range of interests.

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Fairport Road Cloverleaf

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The Fairport Road cloverleaf is one of several that have been removed from the Rochester area highway system to reduce crashes 💥 and make room for additional development, 🏗️ in this case the Monroe County Community College 🎓.

Fairport Road Cloverleaf

Wegmans vs. Price Chopper

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There is definitive line between Wegmans versus Price Chopper in New York State, though it gets a bit messy in Syracuse and Binghamton.

I think Price Chopper sells Pop in Syracuse. But that's one of the few places it does, I don't know if Wegmans sells Soda anywhere.

 

Wegmans vs. Price Chopper

Rochester 1940

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A much smaller city back then. Notice the Rochester Subway on the map - existed between the mid-1920s and 1956, a light rail system in the bed of the Erie Canal. Part of it became Interstate 490 through Rochester.

Rochester

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By the time you get east to Rochester the Niagara Escarpment is not nearly as pronounced, although it certainly exists in the terrain when you look at a map.

Thematic Rochester

General Motors Rochester Factory 🏭

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Home to the famous Quadrajet aka Rochester Carburetor and many other components for generations of General Motors cars from cigarettes lighters to emissions equipment. They are still around - for a while they were spun off as the Delphi Parts Corporation but now they are the General Motors Parts Corporation. If you drive a car by the General likely part of it was manufactured here. 

Empire Boulevard Cloverleaf

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The Empire Boulevard Cloverleaf is another example of a cloverleaf that has been removed from the greater Rochester area in the recent years.

Empire Boulevard Cloverleaf