15: Horses and History: Pioneering Equestrian Photography

Embark on a historical adventure with Rochester Trail Riders, where Lindsay and guest Rae Lombino weave a tapestry of personal tales and the curious connections of Rochester's past. They explore the unexpected link between a mysterious figure akin to Colonel Sanders, the obsolete trade of buggy whips, and the dawn of modern photography. This episode is a delightful concoction of humor, hardship, and the hidden threads that connect our present to the rich heritage of the city. Tune in for an episode that promises laughter, empathy, and the uncovering of how Rochester's equestrian community is tied to the legacy that shaped its cultural and philanthropic spirit.

Photos mentioned in podcast.

• Photo of Lindsay and Charlotte Rae took
• Photo of Henry
• Photo of State Street
• Photo of State Street Magnified to show car

Edits 

• Henry was born 1938 not 1983 - Go dyslexia
• Found out state st photo was copywrited 1904 by Detroit Photographic Co.

Citations

• (1919, July 27). Henry Alvah Strong. Democrat and Chronicle. Page 38. Retrieved from https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-henry-alvah-stron/7756558/
• The Artura Bulletin 1919. Chest of Books. Retrieved February 4, 2024, from https://chestofbooks.com/arts/photography/Studio-Light-1919/Henry-A-Strong.html
• Library of Congress. (n.d.). State Street, Rochester, N.Y. [Photograph]. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:State_Street,_Rochester,_N.Y._det.4a12117.jpg
• University of Rochester. (Year). Title of the document [PDF]. Retrieved from https://www.lib.rochester.edu/IN/RBSCP/Epitaph/ATTACHMENTS/27_3.pdf
• Wikipedia contributors. (2024, January 29). Henry A. Strong. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:00, February 4, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_A._Strong
• Wikipedia contributors. (2024, January 30). George Eastman. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:00, February 4, 2024, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Eastman

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