Located in the heart of Syracuse, the Montgomery Street-Columbus Circle Historic District commences at the Columbus Circle. Its streetscape comprises of several landmarks, including the statue of Christopher Columbus, which is a highlight. Montgomery Street is lined with top attractions like the St. Paul's Cathedral, the Carnegie Library and Fourth Onondaga County Courthouse, making for a display of fine architecture.
Niagara Mohawk Building, now occupied by the National Grid is an art deco structure and was built in 1932. It is a part of the prestigious 'National Register of Historic Places' and was designed and conceptualized by Melvin L. King and Bley & Lyman. This structure represents the new 'Age of Electricity' and showed a hope of light during the troubled times of 'Great Depression'. When in Syracuse, do visit this national landmark.
Sandwiched between the H.B Crouse Hall and the iSchool on the Syracuse University campus, this tree is the result of some truly ingenious grafting. From afar, it looks like an average winter tree, as you head closer you will find a whole constellation of colorful stone fruits draping down its delicate branches. The tree was devised by Sam Van Aken, a renowned artist from New York, who is also a member of the Syracuse University faculty. As its name suggests, it is capable of bearing a total number of 40 different species of fruit. Its popularity has seen it being grafted in numerous locations all over the country.
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The Hall of Languages is a beautiful Second Empire structure built on the Syracuse University. Constructed between 1871 and 1873, the building makes use of Onondaga limestone. The massive structure of the building speaks of grandeur in every way possible. Owing to its magnificent design, it was put up in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
The next time you're in downtown Syracuse, don’t forget to stop by the Armory Square Historic District. Officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, this neighborhood has it all - swanky restaurants, coffee houses, clothing boutiques, nightlife and even some miscellaneous shops that sell everything from used records to vintage clothing. Armory Square District is also home to the Shot Clock Monument.
