Indians celebrate the 'Sacrifice of the White Dog' for the last time in
Livingston Park.
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1815
First Presbyterian Church is first religious organization to form in the
area. The 16 members hold their meetings in a room over a tailor's shop.
Oct. 8, First wedding - Delia Scrantom to Jethiel Barnard.
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1823
St. Patrick's Church built on the site of the Cathedral.
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1825
St. Luke's Episcopal Church is built. A wood frame church was started at
the corner of Church St. and Fitzhugh St. The Presbyterians across the
street start construction on a stone church. St. Luke's move the wooden
structure to the rear of their lot, and build a stone church, that is the
oldest surviving building in the 100-acre tract.
Livingston Park Seminary built.
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1829
Joseph Smith is told the location of gold plates buried in Palmyra by the
Angel Moroni. These texts form the basis for the 'Book of Mormon'.
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1843
Berith Kodesh Temple founded
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1844
First Jewish names appear in city directory.
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1848
John Fox, and is family move into a haunted house in Hydesville, NY. Fox's
daughters play a game, knocking back, communicating with the spirits. Many
public figures are convinced that the communication is real. March 31,
1848 is the date when they say communication was first established between
this world and the next.
First Synagogue organized, Temple B'rith Kodesh.
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1844
William Miller uses Bible dates to predict that the world will end on Oct.
24, 1844. Believers from miles around gather at Pinnacle Hill. That night
hymns, prayers, and hysteria travel through the crowd. The Millerites were
totally disillusioned by the sunrise, and most abandoned their leader.
Many stay loyal to Miller, and today form the Adventist Church.
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1868
Rev. Bernard McQuaid appointed first Bishop of new Roman Catholic Diocese
of Rochester.
First Presbyterian Church has new church at Spring and Plymouth St. Designed
by A. J. Warner.
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1869
St. Patrick's Cathedral completed.
Fire destroys church at site of City Hall.
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1890 First Presbyterian Church remodels interior of church in black walnut
with windows and mosaic over pulpit designed by Tiffany's
.
1891
Construction starts on St. Bernard's Seminary.
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1893
St. Bernard's Seminary opens.
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1916
1st Church of Christian Scientists builds a Neo-Classical church
at East and Prince St.
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