Look back at historical Rochester Summers with our archival database, Greater Rochester History Online (GRHO).

Photo image caption: "Diane Burgeson, librarian with the Rochester Hill[s] Public Library, displays the 300 postcards pertaining to Rochester. Many of the cards - some dating back nearly 100 years - contain writing on the back." One of the questions we get asked a lot at the library is, “ Do you have a local history room ?” While we do not have a physical room, we are pleased to share our virtual space, Greater Rochester History Online (GRHO). GRHO has its origins in 1993, wh

Exploring your family’s past can help you better understand where you come from - and perhaps even gain a deeper understanding of yourself.