| It is located in the
heart of Central New York and on the south shore
of Lake Ontario. Its name came from a Sicilian
town that also lay near salt springs. ||||||Syracuse was once the
capitol of the Iroquois Confederacy under Chief
Hiawatha. Pioneers who arrived in the late
1700’s, established salt works which
provided salt for much of this country, and
created an industry that thrived for nearly one
hundred years.
||||||Syracuse enjoys a four
season climate with marked seasonal changes in a
region of rolling hills, flat plains, and many
lakes and streams. Syracuse University boasts a
large domed facility lending host to its
nationally awarded basketball, football and
lacrosse programs, as well as many entertainment
activities. Downtown
|||||Syracuse was once known
as Central New York States primary commercial
center, and is the areas center for entertainment
and cultural activities. In downtown, you will
see old architecture demonstrated in many
buildings, fine old churches and other
structures. It is an important industrial and
commercial center, and boasts an excellent
education network and cultural and recreational
opportunities to rival any major city.
The City of
Syracuse Web Site:
http://www.syracuse.com
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HERE For Syracuse Area
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