Syracuse is a city in New York State incorporated as a village in 1825. Its growth as stimulated by the construction of the Erie Canal and railroads in the 1830s. When the Erie Canal was completed in 1825, low shipping rates prompted a significant increase in salt production. A century later, the economy was shifted towards manufacturing and engineering. The first New York State Fair was also held in Syracuse in 1841. World War II triggered significant industrial expansion in Syracuse, especially steel, fasteners, and custom machining. The population peaked at 221,000 in 1950.
Here below are some historical photos of Syracuse from the early 20th Century that capture street scenes, cityscapes, and everyday life. Also check historical photos of Rochester and Albany.
Thanks for posting this, I really enjoyed it.
Amazing how so many beautiful building were torn down during the cities history isn’t it? And, wouldn’t it be cool if Syracuse still had the canal going through it?
Great pictures and very nice that many of the buildings shown are still in existence today.
Great photos, fantastic historical images of Syracuse. In spite of urban renewal and the tragic demolition of many building like the Yates Hotel during the 1960’s and 1970’s, it is great to see that many historic buildings have been preserved and are still in use today.
How beautiful this city was………………………… I wish they’d left it alone.