Elbert Adrain Brinckerhoff

Biography

Elbert Adrain Brinckerhoff was a dedicated advocate for the advancement of Rochester’s civic and cultural institutions. He approached his work with integrity and a deep sense of responsibility, earning the admiration of colleagues and citizens across the community.

Brinckerhoff’s legacy is remembered in the careful stewardship he offered to every project he touched, from charitable initiatives to the nurturing of local talent. When he passed in 1913, many honored him for the steady leadership he provided through decades of growth.