Montgomery Street–Columbus Circle Historic District
Historic district in New York, United States
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The Montgomery Street–Columbus Circle Historic District is located in Syracuse, New York, centered around Columbus Circle in the city.[2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, with a boundary revision in 2024.
LocationE. Jefferson, E. Onondaga, Montgomery and E. Fayette Sts., Syracuse, New York
Coordinates43°2′50″N 76°8′59″W
Built1846
ArchitecturalstyleClassical Revival, Beaux Arts, Renaissance Revival
Montgomery Street–Columbus Circle Historic District | |
Columbus Circle, including the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (left), First Baptist Church and Mizpah Tower (center), and the Carnegie Building (right) | |
  Location within New York  Location within the United States | |
| Location | E. Jefferson, E. Onondaga, Montgomery and E. Fayette Sts., Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°2′50″N 76°8′59″W |
| Built | 1846 |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Beaux Arts, Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80004278[1] (original) 100011082 (increase) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | February 19, 1980 |
| Boundary increase | December 2, 2024 |
Contributing properties
| Landmark name | Image | Date Built | Style | Location | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hills Building |  |
1928 | Gothic; Tudor Revival; Chicago School | 217 Montgomery Street |
Steel frame office building |
| 2 | Commercial Building |  |
ca. 1890 | 305 Montgomery Street |
4 stories; brick | |
| 3 | St. Paul's Cathedral and Parish House |  |
1885–1907 | Gothic | 310 Montgomery Street |
Limestone church; later parish house; added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 |
| 4 | Onondaga Historical Society Building |  |
1895-96 | Federal | 311 Montgomery Street |
5 stories; brick and terra-cotta; also known as the Central New York Telephone and Telegraph Building; listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 |
| 5 |  |
ca. 1890 | 315 Montgomery Street |
6 stories; brick | ||
| 6 | Masonic Temple |  |
1915–1917 | Classical Revival | 320 Montgomery Street |
5 stories; brick |
| 7 | New York Telephone Building |  |
1906 | Renaissance Revival | 321 Montgomery Street |
5 story office building; steel frame; brick and terra-cotta; |
| 8 | Pomeroy Building |  |
ca. 1930 | Mission style | 327 Montgomery Street |
2 stories; stucco |
| 9 | Carnegie Library |  |
1902-05 | Beaux Arts | 335 Montgomery Street |
Previously known as the Syracuse Public Library; limestone and granite |
| 10 | YMCA |  |
1905 | Federal | 340 Montgomery Street |
7 stories; brick; enlarged in the 1950s |
| 11 | Fourth Onondaga County Courthouse |  |
1904-06 | Beaux Arts | 401 Montgomery Street |
Designed by Archimedes Russell and Melvin King; ornate interior details |
| 12 | First Baptist Church and Mizpah Tower |  |
1912 | Gothic | 215 East Jefferson Street |
Block veneer; religious and residential uses |
| 13 | St. Mary's Cathedral and Rectory |  |
1846 | Romanesque | 239 East Onondaga Street |
Limestone church; tower designed by Archimedes Russell; also known as Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Bishop's Residence |
| 14 | First Gospel Church |  |
1846 | Greek Revival | 304 East Onondaga Street |
Previously known as Wesleyan Methodist Church; constructing congregation was abolitionist |
| 15 | Statue of Columbus |  |
ca. 1930 | Center of circle |
Cast in Italy; stands on 4 foot pedestal; surrounded by moat; enclosed by 2.5 foot planter/bench | |
