Dr. Henry Durand and Durand Eastman Park In-Person
Most Rochesterians know of Mr. Eastman but very few know of Dr. Henry Durand. The Durand Eastman Park was Durand’s idea.
Join local author Jack Butler as he discusses his new book Durand Eastman Park: Yesterday and Today. This book explores the fascinating life of Henry Durand, his relationship with George Eastman, and the shocking twist that occurs once they donate land to the City of Rochester.
Durand Eastman Park takes on a life of its own in the years that follow. A tree museum, a beach house, a zoo, a golf course and the "White Lady" ghost helped create the world-class park that Dr. Durand had envisioned.
In 2023, Jack Butler co-authored, Mendon Ponds Park, Fairchild's Dream with Diane Ham. Raised in Irondequoit, Jack decided to next research the origins of Durand Eastman Park. Its amazing history and promising future has resulted in this colorful 2024 publication.
Please register by calling 225-8951 or by clicking on: https://greecepl.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-meet-local-author-jack-butler-23103
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- Date:
- Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Greece - Welsh Room
- Library:
- Greece Public Library
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors
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