Rochester, New York is or has been home to many famous individuals. These people include businessman, civil rights activists, politicians, entertainers, educators, athletes, and much more. Besides the well-known celebrities like George Eastman, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, there are people you may never have known resided here in our fair city. Musician Cab Calloway, author Shirley Jackson, businessman Frank Gannet who was founder of Gannet Newspaper and Presidential Candidate for the Republican party in 1940 are just some of the famous folks you will get to meet.