Rochester may be better known for its rolling hills and lilac fields than for its architecture; but look closely and the citys hidden gems reveal themselves. In this survey of Rochesters historic architectural elements and styles; city planner Michael Behrendt encourages you to "slow down; look round--check out the fancy cornices on North Main Street and admire the brickwork on the few remaining mill structures." Impress your neighbors by pointing out the Italianate; Queen Anne; Georgian or Federal styles of their houses and identifying the mansard roofs; oriel windows and porticos around town. Drawing from his series of articles written for the Rochester Times; Behrendt examines everything from barns; churches and schoolhouses to the prominent Rochester Opera House. Discover Rochesters history as written in brick and stone; marble and mortar.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good Book. Scholarly.By Larry AndreassenThis book documents the evolution of African-American RB music since WW II. The term RB is used loosely by me; and by the author. In order to fully understand RB specifically; a wider musical net is spread historically. The book is a good; and quite historical read. That was a great plus for me. My only very small negative is I would have enjoyed a few more anecdotes; vignettes; quotations; experiences to further paint the smell and scent of the world he describes.Read the book! Its worth the money.Oh; check out the publish date as it doesnt cover the most recent years of musical history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Durie J PurvisThe back story is unbelievable so on point0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lives up to the great reviews that Ive read aboutBy R. SharpeEven though the book is fairly old it is still relevant to todays music environment.
