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South Wedge - Rochester, NY

Overview Located in the southeast quadrant of the city, the South Wedge neighborhood formerly was part of the town of Brighton before Rochester annexed it in 1834. The well-known Ellwanger and Barry nursery was founded in the 1840s on what is now South Avenue, one of the main thoroughfares. Frederick Douglass, the noted abolitionist, moved to the area in the 1860s, and the area was home to the city’s first street railway. The neighborhood was in decline during the 1970s until longtime residents formed a neighborhood group that has helped South Wedge become one of the most flourishing and safest neighborhoods in Rochester. Bounded by Interstate 490 to the north and east, Linden Street to the south and the Genesee River to the west, South Wedge has become more and more popular for homeowners, small business and visitors in recent years. Along with a slew of restaurants and bars, the area includes Highland Hospital on South Avenue and the independent Cinema theater at the corner of South Goodman Street and Clinton Avenue. Local Museums & Landmarks The German House on Gregory Street is a great place to take in intimate concerts. A sculpture of city founder Nathaniel Rochester can be found in Nathaniel Square, at the corner of Alexander Street and South Avenue. Many homes in the area have been listed on state and national registers.

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Who Lives Here South Wedge includes a younger crowd of renters and first-time home buyers, along with families who have been here longer.

Who Lives Here

South Wedge includes a younger crowd of renters and first-time home buyers, along with families who have been here longer.

Essentials South Wedge is one of the most vibrant areas of the city, with numerous eateries and drinking establishments, small businesses, coffee shops, bakeries and three small parks. Highland Hospital is just up the road on South Avenue. The Cinema is a popular second-run movie theater with inexpensive tickets and concessions. There are several barber shops and salons, small grocery stores and services such as pet grooming and auto repair. South Wedge was named Rochester’s “Best Neighborhood” in City Newspaper’s 2010 annual voting.

Essentials

South Wedge is one of the most vibrant areas of the city, with numerous eateries and drinking establishments, small businesses, coffee shops, bakeries and three small parks. Highland Hospital is just up the road on South Avenue.

Recreation & Entertainment The club scene is tremendous, and the restaurant choices are outstanding. Boulder Coffee, at 100 Alexander St., offers alcohol as well as coffee and has an outdoor courtyard. Highland Park, with its magnificent Lilac Festival, is nearby. There’s a farmer’s market from May to November, and a festival in the fall.

Recreation & Entertainment

The club scene is tremendous, and the restaurant choices are outstanding. Boulder Coffee, at 100 Alexander St., offers alcohol as well as coffee and has an outdoor courtyard. Highland Park, with its magnificent Lilac Festival, is nearby. There’s a farmer’s market from May to November, and a festival in the fall.

Transportation & Traffic The South Wedge is a short bike ride to the University of Rochester’s River Campus. UR offers its own shuttle buses, free for students, faculty and staff, to many areas in the South Wedge. Interstate 490 offers east-west access. South Avenue is the main hub in the district.

Transportation & Traffic

The South Wedge is a short bike ride to the University of Rochester’s River Campus. UR offers its own shuttle buses, free for students, faculty and staff, to many areas in the South Wedge. Interstate 490 offers east-west access. South Avenue is the main hub in the district.

Pros & Cons There’s not much to dislike about the South Wedge, although the area can get busy with traffic during the Lilac Festival. Downtown is a short drive away.

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