Kirstein Building Explained

Kirstein Building
Location:242 Andrews St.,
Rochester, New York
Coordinates:43.16°N -77.6078°W
Area:less than one acre
Built:1908
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:October 04, 1985
Refnum:85002844

The Kirstein Building is a historic industrial and commercial building located in Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is a six-story, large triangular yellow brick structure with Classical Revival details. It was built in 1908 for E. Kirstein and Sons, Co., later Shuron Optical Company, a manufacturer of optical products. The company continued to use the building for offices and production until 1965.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1985.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Kirstein Building. August 1985. 2009-11-01 . Ted Bartlett. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying two photos.