Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester is located in the southeastern part in the state of Minnesota.
Rochester is the third largest city in the state of Minnesota with a population of 106,769 residents (2010).
About Rochester
Rochester is home to the world famous Mayo Clinic, the first and largest, not-for-profit group medical practice in the world. The city has a rich shopping scene with a variety of one-of-a-kind independent shops. Rochester is consistently named as one of the nation's top cities to live.
To See And To Do In Rochester
Mayo Clinic Tour
Historic Chateau Theatre
Assisi Community Center
Heritage House
Mayowood Mansion
Plummer House
History Center of Olmsted County
Douglas State Trail
Quarry Hill Nature Center
Rochester Park System (Over 100 City Parks)
The Apache Mall
The Shops at University Square (The Galleria)
History Of Rochester
In 1854, Rochester was founded by the baker George Head. He built the first permanent home and the same year he opened Rochester’s first street, which is now Broadway. In 1855, the post office was established. In 1857, the land was free and over 700 settlers came to Rochester. In 1858, Rochester was incorporated as a city. In 1863, William Worrall Mayo (the founder of the Mayo Clinic) came to Rochester. In 1864, the railroad was built in Rochester. In 1883, a tornado strikes the city and killed 37 people and destroyed a third of the buildings. In 1889, the St. Marys Hospital opened. (Mayo Clinic).
In 1924, Dr. Henry and Mrs. Plummer's home was built. In 1927, the Chateau Theatre opened. In 1928, the Rochester International Airport opened and regular passenger service began. In 1931, the water tower was built. In 1956, the IBM building was build. In 1978, 5 people were killed and 5,000 residents had to leave their homes because of a large amount of rain and flood.
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