Rochester new york What you need to know
An early proponent of the abolishment of slavery, the city's own Frederick Douglass is one of its most notable historical personalities. Douglass of course was responsible for the publication of the now legendary North Star newspaper. Another notable resident of Rochester ny was Susan B. Anthony, and the historic women's rights activist contributed largely to University of Rochester's admission of women beginning in the year 1900. To this very day Susan B.