Official Program Saturday, May 16, 201512 noon to 6 pm

Welcome to the 9th Annual

Downtown Living Tour

Thank you to our sponsors

Presented by the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, the 2015 Downtown Living Tour celebrates its ninth anniversary, opening the doors to eight tour stops show-casing downtown’s most sought-after examples of urban living. From luxury con-dos carved from the city’s iconic commercial space, to historic renovations birthed from former factories, you’ll walk through available units in five neighborhoods.

The Downtown Living Tour offers inside access to the projects that are transform-ing Downtown Syracuse. You’ll see firsthand why more than 3,200 people call Downtown Syracuse home, and find out what’s driving hundreds more to move to the center of our city.

As Syracuse’s professional downtown management organization, the Downtown Committee is proud of the work that is currently underway, and is excited about the future investments planned. Residential development accounts for more than 40 percent of the $368 million currently invested in Downtown Syracuse.

Your tour begins on the ground floor of the historic Pike Block project, our 2015 Tour Headquarters. You may start your own self-guided walking tour to each stop, or ride one of the free shuttles that will be running the tour route. New partner-ships this year include premium guided walking tours by NOexcuses Tours, Inc. and an Information Booth at Tour Headquarters staffed by Believe in Syracuse.

Please make sure to visit our official Tour Rest Stop in the lobby of Dey’s Plaza. Here you can enjoy music from members of Symphoria in furniture designed (and ready for purchase) by Kubal Upcycle. On Downtown’s northern end, you can also partake in Café Kubal’s Creewalk Commons Grand Opening Celebration.

We’re excited for you to experience the mix of cultural, retail and residential components that are rebuilding cities across the nation. We hope you’ll enjoy your Downtown Syracuse experience, and get a sense for what makes it so special.

For more information on the Downtown Committee and what Downtown Syracuse has to offer, visit www.downtownsyracuse.com. Enjoy the tour!

Merike TreierExecutive Director

TOUR BASICS:Saturday, May 16, 2015Noon - 6 pm

TOUR HEADQUARTERS:Pike Block, 320 South Salina Street

TICKETS:Day-of: $15, cash or check onlyAll tickets must be picked up at HQ between 12-4 pm today.

PARKING:$3 event parking in the Clinton St. Garage, 409 S. Clinton St. On-street parking in the Central Business District is free.

FREE SHUTTLESto marked Living Tour stops.

No food or drink in units please.

www.communityp.com

The Community Preservation Corporation is Pleased to Participate in the

Downtown Living Tour and is featuring the following four flagship projects:

To date, CPC has invested approximately $74 million in Downtown Syracuse, providing over 500 residential units.

• CPC Construction Financing: $6.2M

• Gut rehab & conversion of long vacant space in historic former department store

• 45 new apartments& 155,000 sf of commercial space

• Five contiguous six to eight-story masonry mixed-use buildings

• CPC Construction Financing: $13.7M; SONYMA Insured Pension Fund Perm take out: $9.6M

• Acquisition, construction & conversion of historic former department & other retail stores on site

• Additional Subsidies: federal & state historic tax credits; additional incentives & grants from NYS, City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, the Downtown Committee & National Grid

• Newly constructed, mixed- use development with 68 market rate units, green components & 35,000 sf of commercial space

• Acquisition, renovation

• 50 rental units, two buildings &4,000 sf of commercial and professional office space

• Construction: $3,700,000 & Perm: $3,900,000

• CPC Construction Financing: $8,000,000

• Freddie Mac Permanent Financing: $11,000,000

• 92 rental units & over 30,000 sf of commercial space

• Former manufacturing facility, originally constructed in 1906

PIKE BLOCK

DEY’S CENTENNIAL PLAZA

LOFTS ON WILLOW

LOFTS AT FRANKLIN SQUARE

For more info contact Nick Petragnani at (315) 476-3173 or npetragnani@communityp.com.

Whether you are working downtown or just looking for one the most unique apart-ments in Syracuse, look no further than at the Lofts on Willow.

230 West Willow Street, Syracuse NY 13202

HEADQUARTERS FOR THE 2015 DOWNTOWN LIVING TOURCorner of S. Salina and W. Fayette Streets

Restaurants, boutiques, nightclubs, stage shows, outdoor music, and street markets are all within walking distance of your front door. The aesthetic of the city’s rich architectural history meshes with today’s high-tech culture to create a vibrant downtown environment.

One-, two-, & three-bedroom apartments are available in Pike Block, one of the most in-demand residential communities in Central New York.

Private BalconyOutdoor PatioGarage ParkingBike Storage24-Hour GymLaundry In-UnitWalk-In Closets

Also Available:

pikeblock.com 315.471.5338

What’s Available:

Tour Headquarters:1In the late 1800s, Syracuse was a flourishing industrial center, a hub of banking and com-merce. With a growing business and professional class, the commercial core of the city was found along Salina Street, just south of the Erie Canal. The Pike Block project combines four buildings at the corner of South Salina and West Fayette streets, part of the Heart of Down-town’s shopping district for nearly 100 years.

Located at 300-304 South Salina Street, the Witherill Building is a four-story, brick Italianate block designed by architect G.P. Randall for Henry Pike in 1855. The building housed a num-ber of businesses at the street level. Offices and classrooms for Syracuse High School and Bryant & Stratton College were located on the floors above. In 1905, Liston A. Witherill leased the block and began improvements on the stores at 300 and 304 South Salina Street. The building was modernized in the mid-20th century with major renovations in 1959, 1962 and 1964.

Prominent Syracuse architect Charles Erastus Colton, also behind the design for Syracuse City Hall, designed the Wilson Building at 306-312 South Salina Street. The seven-story brick building boasts a cast-stone façade. Constructed in 1898 in the Beaux Arts style, it replaced an earlier building destroyed by fire in 1897. The storefronts were updated in the 1940s, and again in the 1970s. A later remodeling involved storefronts up to – and including – the second story sill course. The entry to the stair lobby, at the north end of the façade, retained its original configuration.

The Bond Building, a three-story wood frame, double commercial building with a flat roof, is the smallest of the four buildings. Located at 320-324 South Salina Street, it suffered two devastating fires within a five year period in the 1890s. The second fire second caused a por-tion of the third floor to collapse onto offices below. As a result, a significant portion of the third floor and part of the second floor had to be removed in the middle of the building. In the present day, only the front third of the building stands a full three stories above the base-ment. In 1920, architect Charles D. Wilsey was hired to renovate the building for the L. Vinney Company. Plans called for two stores to be opened, creating one large commercial space, as well as for an entirely new front facade featuring copper trimmings and plate glass. The first floor storefront has been modernized since the 1920s renovation.

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TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:• 68 luxury apartments• One, two & three-bedroom units• 696 – 1,294 sf • Rent ranges from $1,150 -

$2,700 per month

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Centrally located in the Heart of

Downtown• Hardwood floors• Granite countertops• Stainless steel appliances• Dishwasher• Kitchen sink disposal• Same floor laundry facilities• Onsite building manager• Direct access to Armory’s main

thoroughfare – Walton Street• Reserved spaces for tenants

in the Clinton Street Garage available for additional charge

• Secure ground-level residential courtyard with BBQ grills

• Residents’ lounge with rooftop deck

• Multipurpose room complete with full kitchen, couches, etc., available for regular use and/or larger tenant events

• Exercise facilities• Bicycle storage

CONTACT: Chuck Wallace, VIP Structures(315) 471-5338chuck.wallace@vipstructures.comwww.pikeblock.com

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Pike Block320 South Salina Street

The five-story brick Chamberlin Building at 113-117 West Fayette Street was built in 1895, and named for W.H.H. Chamberlin who ran a stationery store and lithographing business there. The heavy timber frame building was constructed inside the load bear-ing brick party walls of an earlier three-story structure. L.A. Witherill, Inc. bought the building in 1937 to include in the expanding Witherill Depart-ment Store.

The Witherill, Wilson and Bond Buildings are contributing members of the South Salina Street Downtown Historic District; The Chamberlin Building is a contributing member of the adjacent Armory Square Historic District.

The transformative undertaking that became the Pike Block Project started ten years ago. In December 2005, Adapt CNY, Inc. a non-profit en-tity spun out of the 40 Below organization, secured control of the Wilson Building from the City of Syracuse. Adapt CNY raised more than $1 million to help lay groundwork for redevelopment along the 300 block of South Salina Street. Recognizing the importance of strong urban cores to pro-duce economically vibrant regions, CenterState CEO’s predecessor orga¬nization, the Metro-politan Development Association (MDA) identified the need to take on the project. The MDA sought to re-establish Syracuse’s main street by acquiring three of the Pike Block buildings in August 2007. With direction from the region’s business leadership, the MDA packaged the properties, negotiated the redevelopment as one project, facilitated financing, and selected VIP Structures from a competitive proposal process to move the project forward.

Since being selected in the summer of 2009, VIP Structures has been dedicated to executing a vision that will leave a measurable mark on Downtown Syracuse. This year, VIP is celebrat-ing its 40th Anniversary serving the community.

The Pike Block features a pedestrian walkway on the ground level, connecting Armory Square and Salina Street. Pathfinder Bank moved into commercial space on the first floor in December 2014, joining Tim Horton’s and Jimmy John’s. Offices for CenterState CEO, Visit Syracuse and the Downtown Committee are on the second floor of the Witherill and Chamberlin Buildings.

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2 Dey’s Plaza401 South Salina Street

The Dey Brothers Building is five interconnected buildings constructed over a 76-year period, originally designed to house the thriving Dey Brothers & Company Department Store. The original store, designed by Archimedes Russell in the Italian Renaissance

Revival Style of post and beam construction, was established in 1893. Perched on the southeast corner of South Salina and East Jefferson Streets, the de-partment store opened in May, 1894.

The first four stories consisted of sales floors and company offices, with a stock room on the fifth floor. Much of the sixth floor housed the Deys’ Patents Company, a factory where timekeeping equipment was made. When the store outgrew the original building, Dey Brothers purchased a residential parcel located behind the store on Warren Street. That building was demolished to make way for an eight-story addition, also designed by Archimedes Russell.

Since then, the building underwent extensive alterations, including the ad-dition of the Caget Building, the fifth and final part of the amalgamation. Constructed in 1968 on the southwest corner of East Jefferson and Warren Streets, the Caget Building bordered the original Dey Brothers Building as well as the Warren Street addition. The interiors of all buildings endured numer-ous renovations before joining to become one large department store. Further renovations were made in 1994 and 1995 after the store closed. That’s when

the building was converted into a modern office building, becoming Dey’s Centennial Plaza.

In October 2010, Paramount Realty Group started construction to give the space new life. When the project was finished in March 2011, offices on the upper floors had been converted to high-end residential units. There are 45 one and two bedroom units, ranging in size from 660 square feet to 2,350 square feet. Each apartment contains a washer and dryer, and a full complement of kitchen appliances including a wine cooler in most apartments. All apartments are luxuri-ously appointed with Brazilian hardwoods. There are granite countertops in the kitchens, and white Carrara marble tiles and countertops in the baths.

Right now, there are 16 new apartments under construction on the fourth and fifth floors. The ground floor was renovated to welcome retail space, now filled by Café Kubal, BTI The Travel Consultants, Holt Architects, and most recently, Gannon’s Isle Ice Cream. Security personnel are located in the lobby 24 hours a day. Parking is available in the lower level of the building for an additional charge.

TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:45 luxury apartments• One and two-bedroom units• 660 – 2,350 sf• Rent ranges from $990 - $2,200

per month

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Centrally located in the Heart of

Downtown• High-end finishes: granite

countertops in the kitchens; white Carrara marble in the bathrooms

• High-end, stainless steel kitchen appliances, including wine coolers

• Brazilian cherry hardwood floors

• Tin ceilings• Washer & dryer in each unit• 24-hour security in the lobby• Parking available in garage

below building for additional charge

CONTACT: Steve Case, Paramount Realty Group(315) 422-5381 ext. 12scase@paramountrealtycny.comwww.deysplazaapartments.com

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3Courier Building110 Montgomery Street

TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:9 luxury apartments• One-bedroom units• 850 - 1,350 sf• Rent ranges from $1,000 to

$2,500 per month

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Hanover Square location next to

City Hall provides convenient access to shops and restau-rants

• Bamboo flooring• Granite countertops in kitchens

and bathrooms• Stainless steel appliances• Full-size washer and dryer in

each unit• Professional range• Parking included in lot directly

across the street• 24/7 automated security• Private secured entrances• Elevator• Individual HVAC• Interior access to ground-level

restaurant• Cable & WiFi ready

CONTACT: Jim Prioletti(315) 708-4542couriersyr@aol.comwww.thecourierbuilding.com

Originally known as the Frazee Block when it was first established in 1844, the Courier Build-ing was renamed in October 1856 for the Daily Courier Newspaper and printing office it hosted at that time.

Note the balcony on the east of the building, facing Montgomery Street. This is the site where, in 1851, U.S. Secretary of State Daniel Webster challenged local abolitionists who were helping and abetting fugitive slaves. In May 1851 – from that very balcony – Webster promised the Fugitive Slave Law would be enforced in Syracuse, and violators would be considered treasonous. The speech laid the framework for the famous rescue of William “Jerry” Henry that October.

Although the Courier Building has since undergone major alterations, it still maintains its historic charm. The famous balcony is included in an apartment on the second floor. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Finished last fall, the upper three floors now house nine luxury apartments. Each one bedroom apartment features granite countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms, as well as stainless steel appliances. Units on the fourth floor still showcase the building’s original birch floors. New bamboo flooring is fea-tured on the second and third floors. A full-size washer and dryer are included in each unit, as well as individual high-efficiency HVAC systems. The building has 24/7 automated security, and adjacent parking available.

The two units showcased as part of the Downtown Living Tour feature furniture and designs staged by Stickley.

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DOWNTOWN LIVING LIKE NEVER

BEFORE

Creekwalk Commons offers 75 luxury apartments and fronts the Onondaga Creekwalk. Come experience the uniqueness of our urban location conveniently located near Armory Square. Shopping, restaurants and entertainment all located within walking distance. Conveniently located near the Centro bus line and Connective Corridor which links you to the University Hill and other downtown districts. The apartments are fully furnished and include all your utilities, as well as cable and high speed internet. The other amenities include a fitness center, laundry facilities, entertainment and game room and home to Café Kubal.

www.creekwalkcommons.com

Creekwalk Commons 324 W. Water St Syracuse, NY 13202 315-565-7690 info@creekwalkcommons.com

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TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:49 Loft-style apartments• One-bedroom, and one-bed-

room with den apartments• 436 - 935 sf• Rent ranges from $800 - $1,250

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Clinton Square location pro-

vides convenient walking distance to Clinton, Armory, Hanover and Franklin Square neighborhoods

• Includes gas, hot water, air-con-ditioning, high-speed internet and cable

• 10’ to 14’ ceilings• Some maple hardwood floors• Polished concrete and mission

sage laminate countertops• Fully equipped kitchens with

large pantries• Industrial-style lighting• Large walk-in closets• 24-hour secured access• Storage & utility rooms• Coin & credit card operated

on-site laundry• On-site parking for additional

fee

CONTACT: Kevin ValenteSutton Companies (315) 424-1111kvalente@suttoncos.comwww.suttoncos.com

What once was a residential neighborhood at the start of the 19th century became a service and warehouse district as the City of Syracuse continued to grow into a major commercial district during the late 1800s. To paint a picture, in 1894, the Halloran Carriage

Warehouse sat at the southwest corner of West Willow and North Clinton Streets. The northeast corner was occupied by The Wood-hull, Goodale & Bull Clothing Factory, while the Syracuse Police Department and Jail sat at the southeast corner. By the time the C.W. Snow & Company Warehouse was established in 1913 at 216-230 West Willow Street, three-and four-story industrial buildings replaced the area’s housing stock.

The C.W. Snow Warehouse was the last of six industrial buildings designed by prominent Syracuse architect Archimedes Russell be-tween 1910 and 1913. Known for his adaptions of historical styles in stone and brick, Russell was also the mastermind behind the 1893 Dey Brothers Building on South Salina Street. The C.W. Snow Warehouse however, was a radical departure from earlier designs. This time, Russell utilized poured concrete and a mushroom col-umn structural system. This unique distinction propelled the C.W. Snow Warehouse into the National Register of Historic Places.

The exterior of the building is simple. The stylized pilasters at ei-ther side of the front entrance, and on the corners of the front façade on the ground-level, serve as the only decoration. At some point – though the exact date is unknown – the origi-nal large, metal industrial windows on the north, south and west elevations were removed; the openings were filled in with concrete block. The east wall, initially constructed without windows, now features openings that complement the other elevations.

Established in 2006, Lofts on Willow is conveniently located in Clinton Square. The Lofts on Willow’s loft-style SOHO apartments provide an economical option to those who want to enjoy the urban lifestyle, but at a convenient cost. There are 49 loft apartments, with vary-ing 10’ to 14’ ceilings to add character to the spaces. Some units include windows that ex-tend from the floor to the ceiling. A lack of interior partitions gives residents the freedom to personalize their layouts. Distinctive columns, original stairwell doors, and many reclaimed architectural features also add to the charm. All units boast a wide-range of unique fea-tures, from exposed brick walls to polished concrete floors.

Lofts on Willow230 West Willow Street

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TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:75 Luxury apartments• One, two and three-bedroom

units• 800 - 1,500 sf• Rent ranges from $1,000 to

$2,700

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Convenient Franklin Square

location, walking distance to downtown and Destiny USA

• Beautiful views of the Inner Harbor

• Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave and glass-top stove

• Garbage disposal• Air conditioning• Granite countertops• Hardwood floors• Elevators• Generous closet space• Laundry facilities on every

floor• Security surveillance cameras

are located throughout the building

• FOB/Intercom system• Free off-street parking CONTACT:Cosimo Zavaglia(315) 498-HOME (4663)info@syracusepremierapart-ments.comhttp://syracusepremierapart-ments.com/clinton-street-com-mons

5Clinton Square Commons721 North Clinton Street

As Franklin Square continues to undergo a transformation from a former industrial area to a residential and commercial center, the luxury apartments at Clinton Street Com-mons are the newest addition to the Downtown Living Tour.

Construction on the $7 million building began in 2013. Developer Cosimo Zavaglia built upon a concrete slab, left from a former in-dustrial building that was demolished in the 1990s.

Zavaglia is a well-known developer around Syracuse. In fact, Clinton Street Commons sits next to the former Rotundo Warehouse, which Zavaglia converted into 86 apartments that became Franklin View Terrace in 2009.

Open since late June, 2014, Clinton Street Commons sprawls across 83,000 square feet and boasts 75 luxury apartments. The four-story building sits across from the Inner Harbor.

There are laundry rooms on every floor. Each unit features stain-less steel appliances, a glass-top stove, garbage disposal and air conditioning units. Residents may choose between maple or cherry cabinets in their kitchens. The building includes off-street parking.

Apartments on the first floor have concrete floors, but the units on the second, third and fourth floors feature a combination of hardwood, tile flooring and carpeting. Fourth floor apartments have balconies with forced air heat and air conditioning.

All of the apartments on the fourth floor have generous balcony space, overlooking the Inner Harbor, where exciting new development is happening.

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6Perched at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets in the heart of Franklin Square, the site now home to 92 market-rate loft apartments, once housed the O.M. Edwards Factory for more than 80 years.

The original brick and heavy timber factory was constructed in 1906 for industrialist Oliver Murray Edwards, an inventor of various railway devices and padlocks. The factory was designed by noteworthy Syracuse architect Gordon A. Wright, whose works include many of the handsome early brick and limestone factory structures in Franklin Square, as well as the former First Baptist Church on Columbus Circle and the First Church of Christ Scientist on East Genesee Street.

The O.M. Edwards Company manufactured railway and subway windows and doors, steel furniture, extension platform doors, and even telephone booths until closing in 1988. Hailed as a “model manufacturing plant,” the O.M. Edwards Factory was depicted in a panoramic mural at the 1939 World’s Fair. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in January 2001.

The $16 million mixed-use historic rehabilitation proj-ect that transformed the space into the apartment complex seen today was completed in 2005.

The five-story 140,000 square foot facility is home to one and two bed-room apartments. Historic finishes have been pre-served in each loft; there are exposed brick walls, columns and generous open spaces. Each loft features 12’ high ceilings, steel sash windows and maple hardwood floors. There are sleek black built-in appliances with under cabinet track light-ing, and stackable laundry units.

TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:92 Loft-style apartments• One and two-bedroom units• 633 - 1,600 sf• Rent ranges from $925 to $1,300

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Convenient location in Franklin

Square offers close proximity to shopping and restaurants

• 12’ high ceilings• Large steel sash windows• Central air conditioning• Maple hardwood floors• Granite countertops in kitchens

and bathrooms• Fully equipped kitchens in-

clude sleek black built-in appliances and under cabinet track lighting

• Stackable washer and dryer in each unit

• Secured entry• 24-hour maintenance• On-site management• Non-smoking building

CONTACT: Sutton Companies(315) 424-1111www.suttoncos.com

Lofts at Franklin Square525 Plum Street

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7Creekwalk Commons324 West Water Street

In the 19th century, the Erie Canal carved a path through Clinton Square, making it a center of business activity. With festivals in the Square throughout the summer – and the Downtown Farmers’ Market every Tuesday – Clinton Square continues to be a hub of activ-ity today.

A $17 million adaptive reuse development project transformed the E.M. O’Donnell Building, used as office space and a customer service center for National Grid, into luxury apartments officially opened September of 2014. A covered walkway over Erie Boule-vard connected the building to the iconic National Grid – formerly Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. building – across the street, with which it was associated for 25 years. The space at the corner of West Water and South Franklin Streets had been vacant since 2010.

Last year at this time, construction was underway to convert the building into 75 apartments and retail space. A fourth floor was added to the building and amenities were designed with input from local students. All units are fully furnished. There are stainless steel appliances, granite-topped breakfast bars and wall-mounted flatscreen televisions. Rent includes all utilities, cable and internet. It also grants access to study space, project workshop rooms, a fitness facility, even a theater and game room. Safe and convenient parking is available at an additional cost. There is a walkway to the Washington Street parking garage.

Just two months ago, Café Kubal opened a second downtown location on the ground level, facing National Grid on the Erie Boulevard side. Café Kubal is celebrating its grand opening today. Note, the café decor mirrors the art-deco design of the iconic Niagara Mo-hawk building across the street.

The Onondaga Creekwalk, a popular pedestrian walkway, passes by the building and inspired the project’s name.

TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:75 furnished apartments• Studio, one, two bedroom and

two-bedroom suite units• 550 - 1,300 sf• Rent ranges from $1,100 to

$2,200 per month

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Conveninetly located in Clinton

Square along the Onondaga Creekwalk; just one block from the Connective Corridor bus stop

• Fully furnished, including queen-size beds, leather sofa, flat-screen television

• Stainless steel appliances• Granite breakfast bar• Free standard cable & internet• On-site security, maintenance &

management• On-site fitness center• Group study and workshop

areas• Theater and game room• Indoor bicycle storage• Parking available in connected

garage for additonal fee• Exclusive discount card for local

restaurants, retailers and services

CONTACT: Creekwalk Commons(315) 883-2014info@creekwalkcommons.comwww.creekwalkcommons.com

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TYPE OF LIVING SPACE:• 38 privately-owned townhouse/

condominium units• 1,500 - 1,600 sf

UNIQUE FEATURES:• Centrally located in Armory

Square• Brick courtyard• Covered patio for entertaining

and year-round grilling• Jetted bathtub and whirlpool• Custom cabinetry and stainless

steel appliances• Carpeted and Brazilian cherry

hardwood floors• Walk-in closets• Controlled access to building• Rooms with views overlook-

ing Armory Square or the courtyard

CONTACT:Regional Facilities Management Services(877) 525-0452

The blocks that make up Armory Square were built out by the turn of the 20th century. With few exceptions, the structures were tightly packed together, creating a physical density typical of what you would find in an urban center. Large ornamented cornices,

projecting bays and detailed wood storefronts helped en-hance the appeal of the structures. Additional details around windows and doors and along the roof line added a vibrant visual component. The district’s mix of uses was also invit-ing to residents. However, the dynamics in Armory Square changed a half a century later.

The 1940s saw changes in transportation and travel. Cultur-ally, there was a shift toward suburban living. Many properties in the district were underutilized, and some were completely vacant. The block surrounded by Walton, Jefferson, Clinton and Franklin Streets was not immune. Almost all of the build-ings along the stretch were demolished to make way for a parking lot, which would remain there for four decades.

In the 1980s, economic development activity stirred interest in building upon the space. Eventually, there was a proposal to build a three-story, mixed-use building covering three-quarters of the available land. The western most quarter would become a public park.

Despite concern about the project, the end result was a successful adaptation of the sur-rounding historic architecture. Specifically, the building design addressed characteristics associated with the Armory Square Historic District, including the property’s overall height and bulk, articulated first-floor storefronts, projecting bays, windows, materials and color.

Center Armory was established in the mid 1990s. The condos surround a center court-yard, reminiscent of a tiny village. With 38 townhouses and 28,000 square feet of first-floor commercial space, the complex also includes a mid-block walkway – a nod to the historic alleys that once supported the area’s warehouses and manufacturers.

Today, residents enjoy access to convenient trans-portation and services. There are restaurants, shops, museums, art galleries, parks, live performances and a vibrant nightlife all within walking distance. All townhouses share the courtyard which helps create a friendly, neighborhood environment. Residents and the general public may park in an underground garage, accessible by elevator.

Center Armory133 Walton Street

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New this year:OFFICIAL TOUR REST STOPThe Downtown Committee is pleased to welcome members of the professional orchestra Symphoria to play for guests in the lobby of Dey’s Plaza. A quartet will play a diverse array of musical selections from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm as guests relax or enjoy refreshments from nearby shops.

Visitors may sit in furniture designed – and ready for purchase – by local company Kubal Upcycle.

NOEXCUSES TOURS, INC.As an alternative to the self-guided tour, visitors had an option to purchase tickets at an additional cost for a premium guided tour from NOexcuses Tours, Inc. This insider tour showcases the eight residential stops featured on the Downtown Living Tour, with expanded historical information and architectural details.

INFORMATION BOOTHA Downtown Living Tour Information Booth, located on the 300 block of South Salina Street, is a new addition this year. The booth is staffed by members of Believe in Syracuse, ready to answer any questions visitors may have about the event and Downtown Syracuse.

CAFÉ KUBAL CREEKWALK COMMONS GRAND OPENINGDon’t forget to visit Café Kubal’s new location in Creekwalk Commons! It’s celebrating its Grand Opening today on the northern end of Downtown Syracuse.

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Pike Block

Dey’s PlazaPlus, visit the official rest stop in Dey’s lobby and enjoy music by members of Symphoria

Center Armory

Courier Building (stair access only)

Lofts on Willow (stair access only)

Clinton Street Commons

Lofts at Franklin Square

Creekwalk CommonsPlus, celebrate Café Kubal’s grand opening

2015 Downtown Living Tour