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LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST

NEAR THE CHARLOTTE-GENESEE LIGHTHOUSE

NOTE:   SOME OF THE ITEMS ARE PERMANENT TO THE AREA AND OTHERS SHOW-UP DURING THE YEAR.

 The Dentzel Carousel at Ontario Beach Park, Built in 1905 & restored by the County of Monroe over the last 10 years.

 

         

 

Battle of the Bulge Memorial Ontario Beach Park     Buffalo Fire Boat at Harbor Fest 2006

                            

 

Sailboat Art at Ontario Beach Park         Bill Davis Overlook.  Photo's of Charlotte's past.

                                       

 

The old Swing Bridge over the Genesee River which is on the list for demolition by the CSX Railroad as recommended by the Army Corp. of Engineers.

 

Lake Guardian Environmental boat docked at the Port of Rochester

     

 

Just one of several TUG boats you will see during the summer months.

 

The new Col. Patrick O'Rorke lift bridge which replaced the old Stutson St. lift bridge.  From 2 lanes of traffic we now have 4 lanes to move traffic faster across the bridge.

 

 

 

 

The OLD TRAIN STATION which may soon become a Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

Walk the sideway which was formerly Beach Ave. east or walk the nearby pier at the mouth of the Genesee River.  Under high wind conditions, view the waves hitting against the Charlotte Pier.

      

 

Enjoy Concerts by the Shore on Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm during June, July and August.

       

 

                    Kite Flight-one Sunday in May.                     Harbor Fest Display -June

  

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