ROCHESTER — The Rochester Historical Society has released a list for its town-wide scavenger hunt. Anyone who has read a book on Rochester history or has had a student in Grade 3 at Rochester Memorial School should give this hunt a try. 

There are 10 locations to find. Take a picture and number each entry. To win, bring pictures or a phone with the pictures on it to the Rochester Historical Museum at 355 County Road. on Sept. 30 during an open house for the Rochester Historical Society’s new exhibit: “Maps, Signs, and Celebrations, Part 2” and the annual Cranberry bake sale.

The Clues are:

1.Did you know Rochester once had a roller rink. Where was it? Hint: It had a water view.

2.Before WWII, Rochester had a small commercial airport. Where? Hint: It's now a farm.

3.Take a ride and you just might find "Peak Rock" an original town boundary from 1664 Hint: North of Country Whip (105).

4.Until the 1950's, Rochester had a "Pound Keeper" and his job was to round up and secure stray animals. Where is Rochester's last Town Pound? Hint: It's made of stones.

5.What and where is the town's newest war memorial? Hint: Where were you May 7, 2023?

6.You may remember "Bettencourt's Store". It now has a new name. Hint: Kids used to walk there from RMS after school.

7.What 1925 building belonging to an agricultural organization begun in 1906 still meets in Rochester today? Hint: It has an historic plaque.

8.Here's a toughie. Can you find Rochester's only stone arch bridge? Hint: Boat race and woods.

9. Find 289 North Ave. This was once home to a Methodist Church, general store and the town's first telephone office 1900-1957 Hint: Remember party lines? (this makes up for #8).

10. Piece of cake: this farm was a "gentleman's estate" in the 1860s. Hint: Think yellow