A clear, early 20th‑century financial snapshot of Rochester. Discover how the city accounted for its revenue and managed its expenses in 1907.
This edition presents the Comptroller’s year‑end report with balance sheets, revenue and expense accounts, and notes on public works and city assets. It reads like a historical financial ledger, offering a window into how municipal finances were organized a century ago.
- Overview of general funds, water works, and the public market with key balances.
- Breakdowns of revenue streams, including taxes, licenses, and interest on balances.
- Expense categories such as administration, public safety, schools, and park maintenance.
- Exhibits related to fixed properties, capital surplus, and capital outlay for local projects.
Ideal for readers of historical finance, municipal government records, and anyone curious about early 1900s city budgeting.