ROCHESTER NEW YORK INDUSTRY ON PARADE EXIBIT OFFICIAL PROGRAM BROCHURE 1955 For Sale

This is the original Official Program booklet for an industrial exposition titled \"Greater Rochester Industry on Parade,\" held from October 29 to November 6, 1955, in Rochester, New York. Measures 8 1/2 X 11 inches in size (22 X 28cm) and is 8 pages in length.The event served as a celebration of the city\'s mid-century manufacturing dominance and helped showcase the then-brand-new Community War Memorial Exhibit Hall (now known as the Blue Cross Arena).🏛️ Historical Significance & Key Features

• The Mayoral Proclamation: Page 4 features an official civic welcome signed by Rochester\'s historic mayor, Peter Barry, alongside General Chairman Carey H. Brown.
• A \"Who\'s Who\" of Local Industry: The List of Exhibitors index and the detailed basement floor plan detail the presence of Rochester\'s legendary corporate titans, including:
  • Eastman Kodak Company
  • Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.
  • Stromberg-Carlson (electronics and telecommunications)
  • Graflex, Inc. (famous camera manufacturers)
  • Wollensak Optical Co.
  • Fanny Farmer Candy Shops
• Incredible Mid-Century Door Prizes: Visitors could win premium goods manufactured right in Rochester, including Graflex \"Pacemaker\" graphic news cameras, Stromberg-Carlson \"Cremona\" and \"Regency\" television sets, and Hickok wallets.
• Nightly Entertainment Schedule: The program offered free daily entertainment in the main arena, concluding with the playing of the National Anthem. Notable events included:
  • An inter-squad exhibition game by the Rochester Royals NBA Basketball Team under Hall of Fame coach Bobby Wanzer.
  • A performance by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Dr. Paul White.
  • A Sampson Air Force Base Night featuring military variety entertainment.
  • Barber Shop Harmony Night and a local Ballet Night.