by RAHS | Jun 26, 2025 | Architectural Landmarks
There are still many surviving examples of 19th century commercial architecture in Rochester’s downtown business district. The oldest surviving example is the Rollin Sprague/Old Stone Store, built of course cobblestone in 1849. This property is listed on the...
by RAHS | Jun 26, 2025 | Cultural Heritage
Researched and written by Deborah J. Larsen for the Rochester Avon Historical SocietyDecember 2013 The Butts Surrey was donated to the Rochester Avon Historical Society by Roger Knapp in 2009. Originally owned by the David Wagner Butts family and used by his daughter,...
by RAHS | Jun 20, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Stanley Laverne Austin Stanley Laverne Austin was born in Mendota, Illinois, on February 2, 1921, the son of Delbert and Edith Hansen Austin. Stanley grew up in Detroit and graduated from Pershing High School in 1938. After high school, he worked at...
by RAHS | Jun 20, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen Kenneth Stanley Wilson Kenneth Stanley Wilson was born in Arenac County, Michigan, on September 3, 1910, the son of Archie and Iva French Wilson. Kenneth grew up in Arenac County, but before the war, he worked at Fisher Body and lived on Renshaw...
by RAHS | Jun 20, 2025 | WWII Honor Roll & Monument
By Deborah Larsen John Charles Rosemergy John Charles Rosemergy was born in Rochester, Michigan, on April 8, 1921, the son of Charles and Grace Burrows Rosemergy. John attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1938. After high school, John continued...
