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Early Rochester History Comes Alive |
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Warren Kling is a native Rochesterian and local historian specializing in the early pioneer history of Rochester. He has written and published a number of articles on pioneers of the area and has a large collection of images which are used to illustrate his slide presentations. Warren has previously been active in the Landmark Society, the Rochester Historical Society and the Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery, where he served on the Board of Trustees and chaired the Tours & Tourguide Training Committees. Much of his time is spent sharing his passion for the early history of Rochester as a speaker for many groups, organizations and senior communities throughout Monroe, Ontario & Wayne counties. He has entertained thousands of people on guided walking tours of local cemeteries and has developed special non-walking Rochester history related fall foliage tours for groups with their own minibus transportation. He also offers six Rochester history classes at the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Warren took an early retirement from his engineering career after working at General Motors for 37 years, where he was Manager of Research & Development for Advanced Fuel Systems. He has also just finished a book on early Rochester history called America's First Boomtown - Rochester NY. |
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Rochester History Presentations |
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Pioneer History of Rochester & the Erie Canal |
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Inventors & Entrepreneurs of Early Rochester |
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Notable Men & Women of Early Rochester |
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Mansions & Millionaires of Early Rochester |
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Rochesterians Who Entertained The World |
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More Rochesterians Who Entertained The World |
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Pioneer History of Rochester & Erie CanalThe early history of Rochester is of particular interest to everyone whether you were born here or only moved here recently. Meet the early pioneers who settled the area and find out how the roads we travel on every day got their names. Learn why the Erie canal was so important to Rochester, making it America’s first "boomtown." Hear the amazing life stories of some of the prominent families who were instrumental in early Rochester’s development including: Nathaniel Rochester, Abelard Reynolds, Gideon Cobb, Oliver Culver, James Cunningham and many others. Meet the inventor of the fishing reel, the baking soda baron of America and our first daredevil.
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Of Early RochesterYou will be surprised by the achievements of so many early Rochester inventors who made significant contributions to the world with inventions like the voting machine, gasoline automobile, and fuzzy pipe cleaner, to name a few. Be entertained by the stories of our many entrepreneurs and their philanthropy. Individuals such as Hiram Sibley, George Eastman, Martha Matilda Harper and many others who put Rochester on the map. Learn about Rochester’s Indiana Jones, the connection to Jumbo the elephant, and the great downtown department store which we all loved.
Notable Men & Women of Early RochesterRochester was blessed with many notable men, but also many notable women who business acumen, philanthropy and dedication to moral and social ideals helped shape not just Rochester but the world. Learn about the interesting lives of Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, the founder of public nursing, one of the greatest children’s illustrators of all time, Dr. Sarah Dolley, Henry Alvah Strong, Martha Matilda Harper, Margaret Woodbury Strong, Rattlesnake Pete, and others. Rochester would not be what it is today without the contributions of these wonderful individuals.
Mansions & Millionaires of Early RochesterHave you ever wondered about the history of the beautiful mansions of Rochester, particularly those around the East Avenue area? Who were the socially elite, rich and famous of Rochester who built and lived in these mansions, and how did they come by their wealth? Now those and many other questions will be answered as you go back in time to the glory days when gracious hospitality and elegant dinners were commonplace in East Avenue mansions. See many beautiful, interesting slides of mansions, millionaires, and wonderful anecdotes that will delight anyone who was born in Rochester or has lived here for a short time. Relive the days when automobiles were a novelty that only the rich could afford and the daring could drive. This nostalgic journey will evoke memories of stories your parents or grandparents told you about the "good old days."
Rochesterians Who Entertained The WorldDid you know that Rochester was home for a period of time to many of America’s greatest entertainers? Some were born here, some lived here for a while and went on to become world renown entertainers. You will be astounded at how many people like silent film stars Louise Brooks, Clare Luce and more recent entertainers like Mitch Miller, Foster Brooks, William Warfield, Rene Fleming, Cab Calloway and many others at one time called Rochester their home. See some unique photos of these show business legends and hear their stories as they share memories of Rochester. Don’t miss this exciting new presentation.
More Rochesterians Who Entertained The WorldThis is a continuation of the very popular presentation Rochesterians Who Entertained The World with many more Rochester entertainers. The first presentation was so well received that many have asked for more. You will be continue to be amazed by entertainers like Roberta Quinlan, Chuck Connors, Chuck Mangione, Mimi Kennedy, John Lithgow, Robert Forster, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and many others who at one time called Rochester their home. See many unique photos of these show business legends and hear their stories as they share memories of Rochester. Don’t miss this the continuation of this exciting new presentation.
Arrange for the Lectures*The information in this series is delightful - you'll gain many new stories to tell. Provide your organization with an entertaining evening where they will be amazed at the prolific, significant contributions of so many Rochesterians.You can phone (585-442-0099) or click on the link to send an email to Rochester History and arrange for a very enjoyable and memorable time for your group. Don’t delay as the series was so popular that there was a waiting list last year.*Note: Please call or email to find out the current year's lecture schedule!
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