HIGH FALLS
  MIDDLE FALLS
  LOWER FALLS

High Falls
Originally the Upper Falls was the name given to the rapids that were located between the Court St. Dam and the Erie Canal Aqueduct. Today this sudden 14 foot drop is no longer present, having been cleared away for the construction of the Aqueduct. Approximately 1/2 mile downstream is the High Falls. In the early days of the community this falls had several names. 'The Falls' is the original name given by the settlers, but Middle Falls and Main Falls were also used. The drop in pioneer days was recorded as 96 to 99 feet, but clearing of debris and excavations during the construction of the various mill raceways have resulted in an elevation today of 80 feet. This falls was made nationally famous by the fatal leap of Sam Patch in 1829. His jumps were made from the area enclosed by the 'V' shaped retaining wall at the corner of the building, as shown in the second card.

    The Genesee River Falls in 1836, Rochester, NY, From an old engraving
    Genesee River, Upper Falls showing New York Central R. R. Bridge, Rochester, NY
    First Falls, Genesee River, Rochester, NY
    Rochester, NY, Upper Genesee Falls
    Upper Falls, Rochester, N.Y.
    Upper Falls - Genesee River, Rochester, N. Y.
    Upper Falls of the Genesee River, Rochester, N. Y.
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Middle Falls
A mile and a quarter downstream from the upper falls is the Middle Falls. It has a drop of 25 feet. In the early days it was considered part of the Lower Falls, and called the Upper Step, or just the Lower Falls.
    Middle Falls of the Genesee/Entrance to South Park, Rochester, N. Y.
    Falls of the Genesee, Rochester, NY
    The Middle Falls of the Genesee, Rochester, NY
    The Middle Falls of the Genesee, Rochester, NY
    Lower Falls, Rochester, NY
    Second Falls from the Third Falls, Genesee River, Rochester, N. Y.
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Lower Falls
Traveling downstream another one third mile is the last of the Genesee River's Falls the Lower Falls. This 85 foot drop was called the Lower Step or Lower Falls. Located above a narrow 200 foot gorge it is an impressive sight. There have been several bridges at this location.

    Rochester, NY, Lower Genesee Falls
    Lower Falls of the Genesee, Rochester, NY
    Brink of Lower Falls and Power Station, Rochester, NY
    The Lower Falls of the Genesee, Rochester, NY
    Lower Falls of the Genesee River, showing Driving Park Avenue Bridge. 212 ft. above river level.
       Rochester, NY
    Lower Falls, Genesee River, Rochester, N.Y., Showing base of Driving Park Avenue Bridge.
    Lower Falls of the Genesee River, Rochester, NY
    Lower Falls of the Genesee and Driving Park Ave. Bridge, Rochester, NY
    Lower Genesee Falls in Winter, Rochester, NY
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