Onondaga County War Memorial - Syracuse, NY
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N 43° 02.650 W 076° 08.916
18T E 406446 N 4766359
Onondaga County War Memorial arena, named to the NRHP in 1988.
Waymark Code: WM190CN
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The Onondaga County War Memorial multi-use arena began construction in 1949 and was completed in 1951.

Officially called the Upstate Medical University Arena at Onondaga County War Memorial the building is located in the north end of Syracuse. The 7,000 - seat arena is dedicated to all those who served America during times of war and peace. It is currently home to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.

The building is an example of the Moderne style, akin to art-deco, prevalent in the 1930's and 40's.

the building feature the names major and minor events US forces have participated in on its walls, benches and surrounding structures.

It was added to the NHRP on 19 December 1988.
Street address:
515 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY USA
13202


County / Borough / Parish: Onondaga County

Year listed: 1988

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949

Historic function: Recreation And Culture

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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