Charlotte

Welcome Sign; Sep 2008 BradMandell

Location

Northwest Quadrant, along the shores of Lake Ontario

Boundaries

North - Lake Ontario

South - Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

East - Genesee River

West - Greece

Neighborhood Association

Charlotte Community Association

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Charlotte (pronounced shar-LOT) is Rochester's northernmost neighborhood. It is best known as the home of Ontario Beach Park and the Port of Rochester. A major landmark is the Charlotte-Genesee lighthouse, built in 1822. It sat idle for nearly a century until its restoration as a museum by the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society in 1984. The Latta-Meech House, meanwhile, is believed to be the second oldest building in the county.

Charlotte is unique in that it was originally its own village located in the Town of Greece. It was annexed by the City of Rochester in 1916 and known for many years as the 23rd Ward. At the time, it was a major summer resort known as the "Coney Island of the West." Even today Beach Road has many attractive waterfront vacation homes reminiscent of parts of New England. Turning Point Park remains a major destination for scenery, including a boardwalk trail across a swampy part of the Genesee River.

Lake Avenue is a major commercial street that runs along the Genesee River. A good way to get to Charlotte from downtown is to simply get on State Street, which turns into Lake, and continue in a straight line.

• Abbott's Frozen Custard
  

• California Rollin'
  

• Charlotte Tavern
  

• Harbor Hots
  

• Hose 22 Firehouse Grill
  

• Jose Joe's
  

• Lake Chinese Food
  

• Lakeside Haven Family Restaurant
  

• Lakesiders Sports Bar & Grill
  

• Mama's Pizza Kitchen
  

• Mr. Dominic's
  

• Noonans Bar & Grill
  

• Nutty Bavarian
  

• Pelican's Nest Restaurant
  

• Rab's Woodshed
  

• Romigs Tavern
  

• Sports on Tap
  

• Sundowners Inn
  

• Sylvio’s Pizzeria and Catering
  

• Taste of the Bahamas
  

• Vine & Tap
  

• Whiskey River Pub and Grill
  

• Windjammers Bar & Grill

• 7-Eleven
  

• All Heroes Comics
  

• Charlotte Appliance
  

• Charlotte Flea Marts
  

• Charlotte General Store
  

• eLab Smokers Boutique
  

• Lakeside Floral and Antique Gallery

• Captain's Custom Tattoo
  

• Charlotte Branch Library
  

• Headman's Cycle Shop
  

• Kim's Cuts
  

• Stoneridge Barber Shop
  

• Stonewood Family Barbershop & Salon
  

• Thomas Funeral Chapels

• Abundant Grace Church
  

• Christian Community Church
  

• Holy Cross Church
  

• Lake United Methodist Church
  

• Lakeside Presbyterian Church
  

• Masjid Al Sabur

• Filling In: Charlotte, Part 2, and Part 3 - Rochester Subway (May 2014)
  

• Neighborhood profile from Celebrate City Living
  

• Neighborhood profile from Property Source
  

• Neighborhood profile from the City of Rochester
  

• Neighborhood profile from Rochester City Living

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