| Location |
Swillburg, Rochester, NY, 14620 ![[Directions]](/wiki/dd_start.png "Click for driving, walking, or bus directions from Google"){kind=small} |
| Boundaries |
| Field St on east, South Clinton on west, I-490 on north |
| Neighborhood Association |
![[WWW]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} http://www.swillburg.com |
Swillburg is a neighborhood of narrow streets, compact lots and modest homes with a real feel of intimacy.
The neighborhood's unusual name dates back to the 19th Century, when George Goebel ran one of the city's most prominent pig farms and collected garbage for swill for their feed.
The Swillburg Neighborhood Association maintains a number of beautiful gardens, holds a holiday light-decorating contest and caroling party, and is home to Swillfest.
See City of Rochester Swillburg Neighborhood page, which contains more information.
Places to Visit:
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The Cinema, which exhibits a variety of hollywood and independent films at affordable prices
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Rooney's, a romantic hidden gem of fine dining in Rochester
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Both Cobbs Hill Park and Highland Park are within walking distance
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India House and its neighborhood market and vegetarian cafe
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Ming's Noodles, Flavors of Asia, Shiki, and the Ocean Garden Asian grocery, which offer a variety of Asian food
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EM Liquor, which stocks the largest collection of Russian, Croatian, and Georgian wines and spirits
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A number of beautiful, historic homes with well-maintained gardens and friendly owners
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The site of the former home of Cab Calloway, located on Sycamore Street
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The Swillburg Art and History Project, a series of murals on Pembroke Street by artist
Maria Friske.
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Swillburg Bar & Grill - local neighborhood bar with darts
References
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Greece Jazz Band Concert Photos - Sep 2006
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Swillburg Gardens Video Slide Show on YouTube
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Maria Friske's roadside attraction story about Mural on Rochester City Newspaper
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Rochester Neighborhood Revitalization D&C June 13, 2008 - discusses Swillburg neighborhood projects.
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