Strathmore, Syracuse facts for kids
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Strathmore "By the Park" Subdivision
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| Location | Glenwood, S. Geddes, Wellesley, Twin Hills, Strathmore, Arden, Alanson, Charmouth, Robineau, Syracuse, New York |
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| Built | 1919 |
| Architect | Ward Wellington Ward; et al. |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Historic Designed Landscapes of Syracuse MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 06000564 |
| Added to NRHP | July 12, 2006 |
Strathmore, also known as Strathmore "By the Park" Subdivision, is a cool neighborhood in the southwest part of Syracuse, New York. It's a city in New York, United States. This area is mostly for homes, with many houses built in the early and middle 1900s.
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How Strathmore Started
The idea for Strathmore began around 1917. A company called Clark & Porter, Inc. started building it in 1919. They wanted to create a special place for families.
When they advertised Strathmore, they said it would have "no smoke, no dirt, no fogs." They also promised "no two-family or apartment houses, no business places of any kind, nothing but homes."
An Exclusive Place to Live
Strathmore was meant to be an extension of the fancy Summit Avenue neighborhood. It was located right next to Onondaga Park and Hiawatha Lake.
When it officially opened on September 27, 1919, it was called "an exclusive residential district." This meant it was a special place for families who wanted nice homes.
Many families moved to Strathmore. The original flyers even said, "There can be no cheap homes in Strathmore by the Park." This showed how important it was to have good quality houses. The area was only for single-family homes, and each house had its own garage.
Strathmore Today
Today, Strathmore is still a very popular place to live. Many different kinds of people live there, including those who work in offices, at universities, or in creative jobs.
The neighborhood is known for its "Garden City" style of planning. This means it has lots of trees and green spaces. The streets are lined with beautiful trees, and the homes have many different architectural styles.
Cool House Styles
You can see many types of houses in Strathmore. Some popular styles include:
- Colonial Revival
- Georgian
- Federal
- Norman French
- Tudor
- Arts and Crafts
These houses are known for being well-built and unique. Every year, there's a Strathmore House Tour. During this event, people can visit five homes that have been fixed up and decorated.
In 1987, Onondaga Park became an official Historic Preservation District in Syracuse. This helps protect its history and beauty.
Historic Recognition
Strathmore was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
Many homes in Strathmore were designed by a famous architect named Ward Wellington Ward. Several of his designs are also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous Houses by Ward Wellington Ward
Here are some of the houses in Strathmore designed by Ward Wellington Ward that are on the National Register:
- Clark House, located at 105 Strathmore Drive
- Dunfee House, found at 206 Summit Avenue
- Fairchild House, at 111 Clairmont Ave
- Hunziker House, located at 265 Robineau Road
- Porter House, at 106 Strathmore Drive
- Sanford House, found at 211 Summit Ave
- Stowell House, at 225 Robineau Road
- White House, located at 176 Robineau Road
Other important places in the area on the National Register of Historic Places include the Huntley Apartments, Onondaga Highlands-Swaneola Heights Historic District, and Onondaga Park.
