Gannett Building - Rochester, NY - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This Classical Revival style building was designed by Howell & Thomas constructed in 1927. The building was fashioned after the Pittsburgh Press building. (visit link) It features a relief sculpture created by noted Italian sculptor Edmond Amateis. The five story 1949 addition was designed by Albert Kahn to house the printing presses.

Founded in 1833 as The Balance, the paper eventually became known as the Daily Democrat. The Daily Democrat merged with another local paper, the Chronicle, in 1870, to become known as the Democrat and Chronicle. The paper was purchased by Gannett in 1928. This is also when the D&C's current editorial facility was built, on Exchange Boulevard in Rochester. (visit link)

This building served as Gannett world headquarters until 1986. It still houses the Democrat and Chronicle, however, the printing production has moved to a facility in Greece, NY

Street address: 55 Exchange Street Rochester, NY USA 14614 County / Borough / Parish: Monroe County Year listed: 1985 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1925-1949 Historic function: Commerce/Trade Current function: Commerce/Trade Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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