Week 1 Stop

 Week 1 Stop on the Finger Lakes Region Genealogy/History Trail
Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County – Local History & Genealogy Division


Explore one of the region’s most valuable genealogy treasures! Located on the 2nd floor of the Rundel Memorial Library Building, this division offers a wealth of resources for local historians and family researchers alike.

  • Highlights include:

• Extensive Rochester city directories & census records
• Local newspapers & obituary indexes
• Rare maps, photographs, and historic building files
• Access to Ancestry Library Edition and other databases
• Knowledgeable staff ready to assist!


  • lochist@libraryweb.org

Make it your next research stop — whether you're tracing your Rochester roots or diving into local history! #NYRGS #GenealogyTrail #RochesterHistory #FamilyHistory #FingerLakesGenealogy #FingerLakesHistory