Sibley's, Lindsay and Curr Building
| Company type | Mixed-use development |
|---|---|
| Industry | Commercial real estate |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Headquarters | Rochester, New York , United States |
| Products | Retail, office space, residential apartments |
| Owner | WinnCompanies |
| Website | www |
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Sibley's, Lindsay and Curr Building stands as a historic commercial edifice situated in Rochester, New York within Monroe County, New York. Designed by renowned local architect J. Foster Warner, it was erected in 1904 for the Sibley's department store. The initial section, completed in 1906, is a five-story structure exemplifying the Chicago School style, featuring a steel frame clad with brown Roman brick and deep-set Chicago-style windows. The building is crowned by a clock tower that incorporates Baroque and Renaissance elements. Subsequent expansions occurred in 1911 and 1924, including the addition of a twelve-story tower segment.[1]
The building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.[2]
Overview
Following the devastating "Sibley fire" of 1904 that destroyed the Granite Building along with much of Rochester’s dry goods district,[3] Sibley's relocated in 1905 to its permanent site at the northeast corner of East Main Street and Clinton Avenue.[4] By the year 1939, Sibley's had grown to become the largest department store situated between New York City and Chicago.[4] The May Department Stores Company later acquired Sibley's, leading to the closure of this location in the early 1990s.
Liberty Pole Plaza
Situated adjacent to the Sibley Building is Rochester's renowned Liberty Pole Plaza, a public space designed for community gatherings. This plaza features a prominent metal sculpture called the Liberty Pole. For many years, the Liberty Pole has stood as a significant symbol within the Rochester community, often captured in historic photographs with the Sibley Building serving as its backdrop. The existing metal structure, standing 190 feet tall, was installed in 1965 and represents the third iteration at this location, following two earlier wooden Liberty Poles erected during the 19th century.
Monroe Community College - Damon City Campus
The Sibley Building previously accommodated Monroe Community College's Damon City Campus, part of the State University of New York system. Established in 1991 as MCC's second campus, it operated within this building until the college completed its new Downtown Campus located inside the Kodak Tower, which serves as the headquarters for the Kodak corporation.
Current - Sibley Square
Currently owned by Boston-based WinnCompanies, the building has undergone redevelopment into a mixed-use facility. Following acquisition, it was renamed Sibley Square and its address changed from 228 East Main Street to 250 East Main Street. The first floor hosts retail establishments including a DGX Grocery store and a food court known as Mercantile on Main. Meanwhile, the upper levels are dedicated to office spaces and upscale residential apartments.
See also
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External links
- Official site
- Mercantile on Main
- Spectra at Sibley Square
- Liberty Lofts at Sibley Square
- The Landmark at Sibley Square
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