Join Geoffrey Zeiner, creator of the award-winning Gonechester blog, on a captivating journey across Rochester’s Main Street Bridge—a structure that once housed buildings along its span, concealing the Genesee River from view until 1965 . In this immersive exploration, Zeiner delves into the bridge’s unique history, revealing how it transformed from a bustling thoroughfare lined with storefronts to the open crossing we see today.

Through a rich tapestry of archival photographs, historical maps, and personal narratives, Zeiner brings to life the stories embedded in the bridge’s stones and the river’s flow beneath. Discover how this iconic structure served not just as a physical connector but as a vibrant hub of commerce and community, reflecting the evolving identity of Rochester itself.