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City of Rochester unveils interactive signs marking historically significant downtown sites

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the addition of several informational signs marking historically significant sites in the downtown area.

Sites include City Hall/Opera House, Fire Station (now City Hall Annex), Post Office (now Rochester District Court), Cocheco River Bridge over North Main Street, Central Square and Parson Main Monument, and Rochester Public Library. Additionally, a sign for the Wyandotte Woolen Mill will be installed soon.

Each sign includes a vintage hand-painted postcard featuring an image of the landmark, a paragraph detailing the site’s significance to Rochester’s history, and a URL and QR code that lead readers to the City’s Virtual Historic Map. This map was recognized in 2021 by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance with a Preservation Achievement Award. The map serves as a digital catalog highlighting several hundred historic sites, with photos and details, throughout downtown Rochester.

According to staff, there is the potential for additional signage in the future, however, there are no immediate plans to expand the project at this time.

All images and information included on the signs and the Virtual Historic Map were provided by the Rochester Historical Society & Museum, located at 58 Hanson Street. Visit www.rochesternh.gov/history to learn more.

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