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P1000232.JPG HealingHaven.jpgMansions along East Avenue. P1000823.JPGVintage and new construction side-by-side. P1000781.JPGOld industrial architecture on University Avenue. P1000822.JPGArea around Wegmans.

Location
Southeast Quadrant, centered on East Avenue to the east of Alexander.
Boundaries
North - University Avenue to Culver Road, then the railroad tracks
South - Park Avenue
East - Winton Road
West - Alexander Street
Neighborhood Association
[WWW]SouthEast Area Coalition

East Avenue runs from Rochester's center, southeast out of the city, and after a bend ends up at Nazareth College. When Rochestarians talk about "East Avenue," however, what they are usually referring to is the city neighborhood centered on the portion of East Ave that extends from Alexander Street to Winton. This is similar to how "Monroe Avenue" often refers primarily to its Monroe Village part.

The East Avenue neighborhood is probably the wealthiest neighborhood in Rochester, and quite distinct from its livelier counterpart, the East End. East Avenue is famous for its stately architecture, from the grand mansions on the Avenue itself to the smaller but still impressive homes along its side streets, such as Berkeley Street and Arnold Park. Many of the mansions remain single-family homes while a few have been divided into luxury units. Others have been converted to professional offices, while the one belonging to George Eastman has since become the George Eastman House. The Frank Lloyd Wright House is located on East Boulevard and remains in private hands. Intermingled throughout are high-end apartment buildings, condos, and townhouses of more recent construction, such as 1600 East, Valley Manor, and Twelve.

As you move further to the east the neighborhood becomes heavily commercial (though still well-maintained), especially around University Avenue, which includes some vintage industrial architecture. Here you will find the only Wegmans remaining within city limits, as well as a good mix of national chains and small independent businesses such as Scott's Photo and Joe Bean. The railroad tracks run directly behind this portion of University Avenue, with the train whistles audible as far away as Park Avenue.

East Avenue is comfortably sandwiched between the Neighborhood of the Arts to the north and the Park Avenue area to the south, allowing residents ready access to the amenities there as well. The East End, centered on East Avenue to the west of Alexander Street, is Rochester's premier entertainment district and is much more urban. Altogether these four neighborhoods compose one of Rochester's most exciting areas, loaded with myriad options for art, culture, nightlife, shopping, and dining.

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See also: East End

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Route 96

New York State Route 96, like East Avenue, begins at East Main Street in the city and follows East Avenue until it enters Pittsford as Main Street just past Nazareth College. As it exits the city at the Brighton town line, Route 96 passes through the Can of Worms and connects with the western terminus of Route 441 and Elmwood Avenue, near I-490. The road parallels I-490 and branches at a "y" intersection with Fairport Road (Route 31F) before it heads into Pittsford.

See Route 96 for details and information beyond East Avenue.

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