South Salina Street Downtown Historic District facts for kids
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South Salina Street Downtown Historic District
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| Location | 200, 300, & E. side of 400 blocks of Warren, 205-209 Jefferson, 400 blk. & 500-550 S. Salina Sts, Syracuse, New York |
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| Area | 9.3 acres (3.8 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000832 |
| Added to NRHP | October 16, 2009 boundary increase May 7, 2014 |
The South Salina Street Downtown Historic District is a special area in Syracuse, New York. It's like a time capsule showing what the main shopping and business area looked like. This district was super important from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 2009. This listing helps protect and recognize important places. Some buildings in the district need a lot of care. Plans to make the area better helped it get this special recognition.
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Discovering South Salina Street's History
This historic district started small. It first included parts of South Salina Street. This original area had 22 important buildings. It also had 3 buildings that were not part of the historic collection.
Two very famous buildings are here. These are the White Memorial Building and the Loew's State Theater. Both are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places by themselves. In 2014, the district grew to include more streets nearby.
Who Designed These Buildings?
Many talented people designed the buildings in this district. Some famous architects include Horatio Nelson White and Archimedes Russell. Others were Charles E. Colton, Joseph Lyman Silsbee, Charles D. Wilsey, and Thomas W. Lamb. They created many different styles you can see today.
Famous Buildings in the District
This district is home to many unique buildings. Each one tells a story about Syracuse's past. Let's look at some of the most interesting ones.
- White Memorial Building (Built 1876): This building has many colors of brick. It also features cool stone carvings and gargoyles. Joseph Lyman Silsbee designed this amazing place.
- McCarthy Building (Built 1894): This building is made of light-colored brick. It has fancy decorations above its windows. Charles E. Colton was the architect for this one.
- Dey Brothers Building (Built 1893): This building uses gray brick and terra cotta. It has a decorative top and was designed by Archimedes Russell.
- Wilson Building (Built 1898): This building features brick and cast stone. It has a cool balcony and a copper roof edge. Charles E. Colton also designed this building.
- Loew's State Theater (Built 1928): Also known as the Landmark Theatre, this building is very grand. It has a huge arched window above its entrance. It was designed by Thomas W. Lamb. This theater used to have 3,300 seats!
Other Notable Buildings
Many other buildings add to the district's charm.
- Salina Place (Built around 1870): This is actually three buildings connected by a common roof edge.
- Woolworth Building (Built 1941): This building shows the Art Deco style. It has a flat roof and is made of tile and brick.
- Park-Brannock Building (Built around 1856): This building once housed a shoe store. The famous Brannock device, which measures feet, was made here!
- Peatfield Building (Built around 1900): This building has a marble front. It used to be a bank.
- Witherill Building (Built 1855): This building was once a high school! It later became a business college.
