Irondequoit, New York
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Irondequoit ɨˈrɒndəkɔɪt is a town (and census-designated place
) in Monroe County
, New York
, USA. As of the 2010 census, the coterminous town-CDP had a total population of 51,692. Irondequoit is a major suburb
of the city of Rochester, lying just north and east of the city limits.
against the Iroquois
through Irondequoit Bay, beginning the long enmity between the Iroquois and the French.
After the American Revolution
, this area was part of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase
. The Town of Irondequoit was founded in 1839 when it separated from the Town of Brighton
.
During the last part of the 19th century the north edge of the town was developed as a tourist and vacation area for the City of Rochester residents, and was once known as the "Coney Island of Western New York."
, the town has a total area of 16.8 square miles (43.6 km²), of which, 15.2 square miles (39.3 km²) of it is land and 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²) of it (9.69%) is water.
The town lies between the Genesee River
on the west and Irondequoit Bay
on the east. The north border of the town is defined by the shoreline of Lake Ontario
. Because it is bounded by water on three sides, it is considered a geographical headland.
An unusual boundary exists between the Town of Irondequoit and the adjacent City of Rochester. On the western border of Irondequoit, the city claims a thin strip that extends northward along the banks of the river from Seneca Park to Lake Ontario
, at some points less than 50 yards from the shore. The result is that the City of Rochester claims the entire eastern shore of the Genesee, and the border of the Town of Irondequoit never reaches the river.
Similarly, the northern half of Durand-Eastman Park
(including Durand Beach), lies within the city's borders, along with a narrow strip running along Culver Road for approximately five miles southward to Norton Street. This leads to much confusion, even among long-term residents, about whether places such as Seneca Park or Durand Park lie within the Town of Irondequoit or the City of Rochester. In fact, Seneca Park was annexed by the City of Rochester in 1891, and Durand Eastman Park was given to the city in 1908. These various boundary peculiarities are illustrated by this town map.
of 2000, there were 52,354 people, 22,247 households, and 14,327 families residing in the coterminus town-CDP. The population density
was 3,447.4 per square mile (1,330.7/km²). There were 23,037 housing units at an average density of 1,516.9 per square mile (585.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.03% White, 3.55% Black or African American
, 0.15% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races
, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.06% of the population.
There were 22,247 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples
living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,276, and the median income for a family was $55,493. Males had a median income of $41,463 versus $30,937 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $23,638. About 3.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
In 1965, Irondequoit became part of civil rights history by being part of the first totally voluntary desegregation program ever. The Urban Suburban Program, which still operates today, was begun with 25 first graders from the inner city of Rochester who peacefully began a 12 year education in West Irondequoit.
As of the 2005-2009 American Community Survey, the racial makeup of the town was 86.4 % White, 6.9% Black, 0.1% Native American, 1.5% Asian, and 5.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
) in Monroe County
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, USA. As of the 2010 census, the coterminous town-CDP had a total population of 51,692. Irondequoit is a major suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of the city of Rochester, lying just north and east of the city limits.
History
In 1687 Marquis de Denonville led an army of French soldiers and Huron warriors on a punitive expeditionPunitive expedition
A punitive expedition is a military journey undertaken to punish a state or any group of persons outside the borders of the punishing state. It is usually undertaken in response to perceived disobedient or morally wrong behavior, but may be also be a covered revenge...
against the Iroquois
Iroquois
The Iroquois , also known as the Haudenosaunee or the "People of the Longhouse", are an association of several tribes of indigenous people of North America...
through Irondequoit Bay, beginning the long enmity between the Iroquois and the French.
After the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
, this area was part of the Phelps and Gorham Purchase
Phelps and Gorham Purchase
The Phelps and Gorham Purchase was the purchase in 1788 of the pre-emptive right to some 6,000,000 acres of land in western New York State for $1,000,000 . This was all land in western New York west of Seneca Lake between Lake Ontario and the Pennsylvania border...
. The Town of Irondequoit was founded in 1839 when it separated from the Town of Brighton
Brighton, Monroe County, New York
Brighton is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 36,609 at the 2010 census.-History:The Town of Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814—earning it recognition as one...
.
During the last part of the 19th century the north edge of the town was developed as a tourist and vacation area for the City of Rochester residents, and was once known as the "Coney Island of Western New York."
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 16.8 square miles (43.6 km²), of which, 15.2 square miles (39.3 km²) of it is land and 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²) of it (9.69%) is water.
The town lies between the Genesee River
Genesee River
The Genesee River is a North American river flowing northward through the Twin Tiers of Pennsylvania and New York. The river provided the original power for the Rochester area's 19th century mills and still provides hydroelectric power for downtown Rochester....
on the west and Irondequoit Bay
Irondequoit Bay
Irondequoit Bay is a large body of water located in northeastern Monroe County, New York. The bay, roughly wide and in length, is fed by Irondequoit Creek to the south and flows into Lake Ontario at its northern end...
on the east. The north border of the town is defined by the shoreline of Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south by the American state of New York. Ontario, Canada's most populous province, was named for the lake. In the Wyandot language, ontarío means...
. Because it is bounded by water on three sides, it is considered a geographical headland.
An unusual boundary exists between the Town of Irondequoit and the adjacent City of Rochester. On the western border of Irondequoit, the city claims a thin strip that extends northward along the banks of the river from Seneca Park to Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south by the American state of New York. Ontario, Canada's most populous province, was named for the lake. In the Wyandot language, ontarío means...
, at some points less than 50 yards from the shore. The result is that the City of Rochester claims the entire eastern shore of the Genesee, and the border of the Town of Irondequoit never reaches the river.
Similarly, the northern half of Durand-Eastman Park
Durand-Eastman Park
Durand-Eastman Park is a large park located partly in Rochester, New York, and partly in Irondequoit, New York. It is administered by the Monroe County Parks Department under agreements with the City of Rochester and the Town of Irondequoit.- Geography :...
(including Durand Beach), lies within the city's borders, along with a narrow strip running along Culver Road for approximately five miles southward to Norton Street. This leads to much confusion, even among long-term residents, about whether places such as Seneca Park or Durand Park lie within the Town of Irondequoit or the City of Rochester. In fact, Seneca Park was annexed by the City of Rochester in 1891, and Durand Eastman Park was given to the city in 1908. These various boundary peculiarities are illustrated by this town map.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 52,354 people, 22,247 households, and 14,327 families residing in the coterminus town-CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,447.4 per square mile (1,330.7/km²). There were 23,037 housing units at an average density of 1,516.9 per square mile (585.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.03% White, 3.55% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.15% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.06% of the population.
There were 22,247 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,276, and the median income for a family was $55,493. Males had a median income of $41,463 versus $30,937 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $23,638. About 3.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
In 1965, Irondequoit became part of civil rights history by being part of the first totally voluntary desegregation program ever. The Urban Suburban Program, which still operates today, was begun with 25 first graders from the inner city of Rochester who peacefully began a 12 year education in West Irondequoit.
As of the 2005-2009 American Community Survey, the racial makeup of the town was 86.4 % White, 6.9% Black, 0.1% Native American, 1.5% Asian, and 5.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Notable residents
The following notable people were either born in Irondequoit or were long-time residents:- Richard BrookhiserRichard BrookhiserRichard Brookhiser is an American journalist, biographer and historian. He is a senior editor at National Review. He is most widely known for a series of biographies of America's founders, including Alexander Hamilton, Gouverneur Morris, and George Washington.-Life and career:Brookhiser was born...
- noted historian and biographer of various American founding fathers, is a 1973 graduate of Irondequoit High SchoolIrondequoit High SchoolIrondequoit High School is a public high school in the town of Irondequoit, New York, a major suburb of Rochester, New York.-History:Irondequoit District Number 3 renamed their original Irondequoit Union Free School as Irondequoit High School in 1924. A larger property, the Williams farm, was...
. - Michael Critelli - Pitney BowesPitney BowesPitney Bowes Inc. is a Stamford, Connecticut-based manufacturer of software and hardware and a provider of services related to documents, packaging, mailing, and shipping, collectively referred to as mailstream. The company has approximately 36,000 employees worldwide. It is one of 87 existing...
CEO, is a 1966 graduate of Bishop Kearney High School. - Cito Culver - First round draft pick for the New York Yankees
- Stanley Diamond is a distant blood relative of the American classical music composer David Leo Diamond and a convicted Lucchese crime familyLucchese crime familyThe Lucchese crime family is one of the "Five Families" that dominates organized crime activities in New York City, United States, within the nationwide criminal phenomenon known as the Mafia . The family originated in the early 1920s with Gaetano "Tommy" Reina serving as boss up until his murder...
mob associate who served in The Vario CrewThe Vario CrewThe Vario Crew is a group operating within the Lucchese crime family. It was once controlled by powerful Capo Paul Vario from the early 1950s into the early 1980s, when Vario and Jimmy Burke were betrayed by Henry Hill. Hill betrayed the crew by testifying against many members and his life-story...
under Paul VarioPaul VarioPaul Vario was a caporegime of a crew in the Lucchese crime family. In the 1970s Vario held the position of consigliere in the family but later resigned. In 1980, longtime associate Henry Hill became a government witness and testified against Vario and members of his crew... - Steve GaddSteve GaddSteve Gadd is an American session and studio drummer, notable for his work with popular musicians from a wide range of genres.-Biography:...
, world-famous session drummer who has played with Paul SimonPaul SimonPaul Frederic Simon is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.Simon is best known for his success, beginning in 1965, as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached number one on the US singles...
, Eric ClaptonEric ClaptonEric Patrick Clapton, CBE, is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and...
, Frank SinatraFrank SinatraFrancis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer and actor.Beginning his musical career in the swing era with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, Sinatra became an unprecedentedly successful solo artist in the early to mid-1940s, after being signed to Columbia Records in 1943. Being the idol of the...
, and others. His most famous work was his drum work on Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover. - Tom GolisanoTom GolisanoBlase Thomas Golisano is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Paychex, the second-largest payroll processor in the United States and former co-owner of the Buffalo Sabres hockey team and of the Buffalo Bandits lacrosse team...
- founder of PaychexPaychexPaychex, Inc. is a payroll and human resource service company which serves approximately 572,000 businesses in the US. The company is headquartered in Penfield, New York and has more than 100 locations across the country...
and a three-time New York State gubernatorial candidate is a graduate of Irondequoit High School. He was also the owner of the Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
hockey team from 2003 to 2011. - Don HollederDon HollederDonald Walter Holleder was an American college football star and a hero of the Vietnam War.-Early life and football career:...
- All-American end on ArmyUnited States Military AcademyThe United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located at West Point, New York. The academy sits on scenic high ground overlooking the Hudson River, north of New York City...
's 1954 football team, which led the nation in offense, grew up in Irondequoit. He died at age 33, killed in Vietnam by a sniper's bullet while attempting to rescue wounded comrades. - Sean LahmanSean LahmanSean Lahman is an award-winning author and journalist.-Sports Research:He is most noted for the Lahman Baseball Database, a collection of baseball statistics for every team and player in Major League history...
- Journalist and author, is a graduate of Irondequoit High. - Cal Ripken, Sr.Cal Ripken, Sr.Calvin Edwin Ripken, Sr. was a coach and manager in Major League Baseball who spent 36 years in the Baltimore Orioles organization, also as a player and scout. He played in the Orioles' farm system beginning in 1957, and later served as manager of the parent club, on which his sons Cal Jr...
- lived in the Sea Breeze neighborhood off Culver Road for several years in the late sixties and early seventies while he was managing the Rochester Red WingsRochester Red WingsThe Rochester Red Wings are a minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins major-league club. The Red Wings play in Frontier Field, located in downtown Rochester.The Red Wings were an...
baseball team. Two of his sons, BillyBilly RipkenWilliam Oliver Ripken is an American radio personality for XM Satellite Radio, a studio analyst for MLB Network's "MLB Tonight," and is a former infielder in Major League Baseball from –...
and Cal, Jr.Cal Ripken, Jr.Calvin Edwin "Cal" Ripken, Jr. , nicknamed "Iron Man", is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Baltimore Orioles ....
went on to play in the major leagues. - David WalkerDavid Walker (football coach)David Lee Walker is an assistant football coach for the Indianapolis Colts.-Early life:Walker grew up in the Rochester, New York suburb of Irondequoit, where he was a four-time all-county football player...
- college football star and current NFL assistant coach - A number of students from Irondequoit High SchoolIrondequoit High SchoolIrondequoit High School is a public high school in the town of Irondequoit, New York, a major suburb of Rochester, New York.-History:Irondequoit District Number 3 renamed their original Irondequoit Union Free School as Irondequoit High School in 1924. A larger property, the Williams farm, was...
have played professional sports at the major league level, including:- Paul CantabenePaul CantabenePaul Cantabene is a retired professional lacrosse player. He was a renowned faceoff specialist.-Career:...
- Professional lacrosse player and college coach. - Rory FitzpatrickRory FitzpatrickRory B. Fitzpatrick is a former American professional ice hockey defenseman who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers...
- defenseman with NHL's Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
, Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
, Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... - Andy Hendel - linebacker with Jacksonville BullsJacksonville BullsThe Jacksonville Bulls were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League during its final two seasons, 1984 and 1985...
and Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Matt Kerwick - professional lacrosse All-Star with the Major Indoor Lacrosse League's Baltimore ThunderBaltimore ThunderThe Baltimore Thunder were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 1987 until 1999. They were based in Baltimore, Maryland, and won the first Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League championship in 1987...
- Joe WaltersJoe WaltersJoe Walters is a professional lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals in the Major League Lacrosse.-Collegiate:...
- Professional lacrosse player for the Rochester KnighthawksRochester KnighthawksThe Rochester Knighthawks are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Knighthawks were previously members of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1995 to 1997...
and Toronto NationalsToronto NationalsThe Hamilton Nationals are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They began play in the 2009 season from Toronto, Ontario as the Toronto Nationals, becoming the first-ever Canadian team in MLL history...
- Paul Cantabene
Communities and locations in Irondequoit
- Autumn View Estates – A neighborhood on a private road along Bayshore blvd.
- Bayview – A community on the west shore of Irondequoit bay in the southeast part of the town.
- Culver Meadows – A community immediately northwest of the interchange between the Keeler Expressway (NY 104) and the Sea Breeze Expressway (NY 590).
- Durand-Eastman ParkDurand-Eastman ParkDurand-Eastman Park is a large park located partly in Rochester, New York, and partly in Irondequoit, New York. It is administered by the Monroe County Parks Department under agreements with the City of Rochester and the Town of Irondequoit.- Geography :...
– A large park geographically surrounded by the town on three sides and Lake Ontario on the other. The park is part of the City of Rochester and is connected to the city by an easement along Culver Road. - German Village – A location in the northeast part of the town.
- Glen Haven – A community on the west shore of Irondequoit bay in the southeast part of the town and south of Bayview.
- Heyer - Bayer Park – Named after longtime Irondequoit residents Arthur F. Heyer and George Bayer who donated the land to the town
- Irondequoit Cemetery – A cemetery along the west side of Culver Rd.
- Joshua Park – new park and soccer fields named for Joshua Rojas, an 11-year old boy who died during soccer practice in 2005. It was formerly "Irondequoit Plaza Park."
- Laurelton - A neighborhood located in the southeast of Irondequoit featuring a portion of Irondequoit Bay; area was known for a variety of commercial farms pre-WWII. After WWII the area expanded greatly to accomidate young families looking for housing.
- McAvoy Park – A Park with playing fields and playground equipment.
- Newport – A community south of Route 104 by Irondequoit Bay.
- Orchard Park – A neighborhood, situated in a former apple orchard, north of Empire Blvd., Route 404, and west of Irondequoit Bay.
- Parkside – A location in the south western part of town that is densely populated and in close proximity to the river.
- Seabreeze – A hamlet in the northern part of Irondequoit along Irondequoit Bay.
- Seabreeze Amusement ParkSeabreeze Amusement ParkSeabreeze Amusement Park, known locally as Seabreeze, is an historic amusement park in Irondequoit, a suburb of Rochester, New York, United States.Seabreeze is in northeast Irondequoit, where Irondequoit Bay empties into Lake Ontario...
– Locally owned and run amusement park, one of the oldest in the nation. - Summerville – A neighborhood along the lakefront of Lake Ontario, formerly summer cottages, now year-round homes. Summerville is in the northwest corner of the town.
- White City – A shoreside neighborhood near Summerville.
- Windsor Beach – A shoreside neighborhood near Summerville.
Buildings, institutions, and other places of note
- Bishop Kearney High School – A co-educational Catholic High School.
- Camp Eastman –
- Reuben A. Dake Jr. High School
- Durand-Eastman Intermediate School
- Eastridge High SchoolEastridge High SchoolEastridge High School is an American public secondary school located in Irondequoit, New York. Its current principal is Mary Grow. The School is an IB world school...
– Home of the Eastridge Lancers and the Iron Lancers - Helmer Nature Center – An outdoor learning facility visited by local school districts. Also open to general public with hiking trails and a pond with boardwalk
- House of GuitarsHouse of GuitarsHouse of Guitars, Inc. is a store selling guitars, percussion and other music-related items in Irondequoit, a suburb of Rochester, New York. Billed as the "Largest Guitar Store in the World," it has a prodigious collection of new, used and vintage guitars, amplifiers and other musical instruments,...
– A famous local business noted for its strange commercials on TV. - Irondequoit Bay Outlet BridgeIrondequoit Bay Outlet BridgeThe Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge is a bobtail swing truss bridge in the northeastern suburbs of Rochester, New York, in the United States. It spans the outlet of Irondequoit Bay at Lake Ontario, carrying vehicular traffic between Culver Road in Irondequoit and Lake Road in Webster...
– The current seasonal bridge spans the bay outlet and connects Irondequoit and Webster. The bridge is in place for vehicular traffic during the winter. During the summer, usually beginning in late March, the bridge is removed to allow boats free passage between Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario.
- Irondequoit Bay BridgeIrondequoit Bay BridgeIrondequoit Bay Bridge is located near Rochester, New York and carries Route 104 across the Irondequoit Bay between Irondequoit and Webster near the intersection with Rt 590. According to the National Bridge Inventory the bridge was built in 1967. Its total span is with nine spans and an...
- Irondequoit High SchoolIrondequoit High SchoolIrondequoit High School is a public high school in the town of Irondequoit, New York, a major suburb of Rochester, New York.-History:Irondequoit District Number 3 renamed their original Irondequoit Union Free School as Irondequoit High School in 1924. A larger property, the Williams farm, was...
– Nickname changed from Indians to Eagles. - Irondequoit Public Library – Helen McGraw Branch –
- Irondequoit Public Library – Pauline Evans Branch –
- Medley Centre – formerly called the Irondequoit Mall.
- Parkside Whispering Pines – the oldest miniature golf course still in existence. First opened in 1930. Listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic PlacesThe National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. - Point Pleasant Fire Department
- SeaBreeze Volunteer Fire Department
- St. Paul Fire Department
- Ridge-Culver Fire Department
- Rochester Canoe Club – (Irondequoit, New York) Founded in 1881 for racing sailing-canoes on Irondequoit Bay, RCC has operated continuously since. Today, the club hosts three classes of racing sailboats and is home to an impressive group of nationally and world ranked racing sailors.
- The Reunion Inn – A local pub housed in a 19th century building near Seabreeze Amusement ParkSeabreeze Amusement ParkSeabreeze Amusement Park, known locally as Seabreeze, is an historic amusement park in Irondequoit, a suburb of Rochester, New York, United States.Seabreeze is in northeast Irondequoit, where Irondequoit Bay empties into Lake Ontario...
. It is a popular place for good food. - Seabreeze Amusement ParkSeabreeze Amusement ParkSeabreeze Amusement Park, known locally as Seabreeze, is an historic amusement park in Irondequoit, a suburb of Rochester, New York, United States.Seabreeze is in northeast Irondequoit, where Irondequoit Bay empties into Lake Ontario...
– The fourth-oldest amusement park in the country. - St. Mary the Protectress, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox ChurchSaint Mary the Protectress, IrondequoitSt. Mary the Protectress, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, located in Irondequoit, New York, is an Orthodox church. The church is located on 3176 St...
- St. Salome's Church
- The Flats – A valley by the Genesee River.
Sports
- East vs. West Rivalry – IHS football beat the Eastridge football team several times in a row, but the 9 year streak came to an end when the Eastridge Lancers defeated IHS 48-10 in week 2 of the 2008 Section V football season. This is one of the most heated rivalries in Monroe County.
- Irondequoit High School Football – The football team has won back-to-back Section V Div. III titles in 2006 and 2007 and again in 2010.
- Irondequoit Lacrosse – The IHS lacrosse program has won 33 league titles and 16 Section V championships since 1957, most recently in '10 and '11 where they reached the New York State Semi-Finals. The program is the subject of a documentary, titled "Irondequoit: Lacrosse Town, USA".
- The Irondequoit girls volleyball program has won 2 Class A finals in a row. They were state champions in 2008.
- Eastridge Lancer boys volleyball won Sectional Championship.
- The Irondequoit Eagles Boys varsity soccer team reached its first Section V championship in 2009 and won in 2010.
- The Iron Lancers won the Rookie All-star award at the RIT regional in 2010 and went on to compete in the finals in Atlanta, Georgia.
External links
- Town of Irondequoit Official Website
- Irondequoit Public Library
- Town of Irondequoit.biz Business Portal
- Bishop Kearney High School
- Irondequoit Historical Society
- Dedication of Joshua Park
- Vintage Postcards with images of Irondequoit
- Article on plans for town center
- Newspaper series on history of Irondequoit
- Irondequoit Lighthouse Trail
- Medley Centre Website
- Transcript of WXXI news story and panel discussion on Urban Suburban Program (2003)
- Eastridge Robotics
- Laurelton Fire Department