Armory Square facts for kids
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Armory Square Historic District
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 Location in New York
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| Location | S. Clinton, S. Franklin, Walton, W. Fayette, and W. Jefferson Sts., Syracuse, New York |
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| Built | 1870 |
| Architectural style | Moderne, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002816 |
| Added to NRHP | September 7, 1984 |
Armory Square is a cool neighborhood in Syracuse, New York. It's on the west side of Downtown. Long ago, it was a busy place with lots of shops and factories. After World War II, many people and businesses moved out to the suburbs.
In the 1980s, people started making plans to bring Armory Square back to life. They wanted it to be a fun area with shopping, art, and places to hang out at night. These plans worked! In the 1990s, new stores and restaurants opened. New buildings were also built to match the old styles from the 1800s and early 1900s.
What's in Armory Square Today?
Today, Armory Square is a lively spot. You can find some of Syracuse's best restaurants here. There are also coffee shops and a radio station company. You'll see many small stores selling things like musical instruments, used records, and clothes. There are also bars and nightclubs. A fancy hotel has been fixed up and reopened. Many businesses, like law firms, are also in the area. Students from Syracuse University and Le Moyne College love to visit Armory Square.
The neighborhood's edges are generally:
- Jefferson Street (a circular road around the armory) to the south.
- Onondaga Creek to the west.
- Washington Street to the north.
- Clinton Street to the east.
Armory Square is also home to the famous Shot Clock Monument. This monument celebrates the invention of the shot clock in basketball. A paved path called the Onondaga Creekwalk connects the neighborhood to Onondaga Lake. It's a great place for walking or biking.
In 2009, a book called Then and Now: Armory Square was published. It has old and new pictures of the historic buildings. The book shares facts about the buildings and their past.
Armory Square Historic District
The Armory Square Historic District includes 46 old buildings. These buildings were once factories and shops. The district's boundaries are:
- West Fayette Street to the north.
- The back of buildings on South Clinton Street to the east.
- A raised railroad track to the south.
- Buildings on Walton Street to the west.
The buildings in this district include the Armory itself. There's also an old train station, hotels, and warehouses. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it's a special place recognized for its history. It's important to protect these buildings for the future.
Images for kids
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The Butler Block, built in 1893
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The Neal and Hyde Block, built around 1887
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The Loew Building, also known as the Landmark Theatre
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The Bentley & Settle Warehouse, built around 1894
