ROC Artifact

The Rochester Royals

By R. A. R. Edwards

An undated poster advertising the upcoming home game schedule of the Rochester Royals NBA team. From the Collection of the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division. This undated poster powerfully reminds us that, once upon a time, Rochester was Royal. Rochester was once home to ...

The Rochester Royals

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