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Open Up Downtown is a self-guided tour, and tour stops may be visited in any order.
On the day of the event, please visit the Tour Headquarter at the Atrium Building with any questions.
If you have questions prior to the event, please reach out to mail@downtownsyracuse.com.
Elite Gaming
2 S. Clinton St.
Located in the Atrium, (formerly the Syracuse Mall) Elite Gaming is a vibrant, high-performance gaming and tournaments space. This E-Sports arena is the largest in the region and boasts STEM and CTE programs and podcast , content creator , and live video production studios where the next generation of digital creators and innovatorscan get their start.
Syracuse City Hall
233 E. Washington St.
Syracuse’s City Hall was built in 1892 and designed by local architect, Charles E. Colton in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. Constructed of rough-faced Onondaga limestone, this civic building once overlooked the junction of the Oswego and Erie canals. It boasts a stately bell tower that tolled to alert the citizens of Syracuse, though the original bell rang last in 1939 and replaced in 1987, then updated to a digital system in 2010 that still plays daily.
INSPYRE Innovation Hub by CenterState CEO
235 Harrison St.
CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub is a modern, 90,000 SF facility, earning the title of the largest business incubator in New York State. Updates and expansions to the former 2005 Tech Garden structure were completed in 2025 by architectural firm QPK Design and construction services by Hueber Breuer, which included a two-story addition, a roof terrace, multiple meeting rooms and coworking spaces, and an expanded space dedicated to prototype and product development.
The Mizpah Tower
215 E Jefferson St.
The Mizpah Tower, built in 1914, was originally the former First Baptist Church. It is a stunning expression of the Late-Gothic Revival style and was often referred to as a “church with the hotel over it.”
The Mizpah Tower Condo is a redeveloped luxury residential space on the 6th floor, with many original details from stained glass windows to Gothic-style arches.. Residents will have the rare opportunity to call a truly one-of-a-kind space home.
National Grid's Niagara Mohawk Building
300 Erie Blvd. W.
This 1932 Art Deco masterpiece by architects Bley & Lyman and Melvin King is renowned for its “cathedral of light” design and the 28-foot stainless-steel “Spirit of Light” sculpture by artist Clayton B. Frye that adorns the building. The exterior lighting design has become a key part of the Syracuse skyline, and an updated system was installed in 2024. This landmark exemplifies Art Deco design and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
The Treasury Building
300 Erie Blvd. W.
Built in 1897 for the Onondaga County Savings Bank, The Treasury was designed by Robert Gibson and combines the Neo-classical and Renaissance revival styles. The Palladian Hall Ballroom’s celestial ceiling and narrative murals were painted in 1931 by William Schwarz, as part of a Public Works project.
Rehouse Arts Center
400 S. Salina St.
Redhouse Arts Center opened its doors in 2018 as the founding tenant of City Center, designed by Schopfer Architects and constructed by Hayner Hoyt Co. on the site of the former 1920s Keith’s Theatre and then the 1969 Sibley's Department Store. Proudly fronting Salina Street, The Redhouse is a 43,000 SF state-of-the-art facility which is fully wheelchair accessible. Areas open to guests are front-of-house and special backstage spaces only seen by performers and crew.
State Tower Roofdeck
109 S. Warren St.
Built in 1927 by New York architects Thompson and Churchill, the State Tower Building soars 22 stories up over Downtown Syracuse and holds the title still as the tallest building in Syracuse. This building boasts luxury residences and prominent street-level businesses, and is an impressive example of Art Deco design, manifested through its decorative terra-cotta and brick façade and a stylish lobby.
What puts armory in Armory Square - Presented by Labella Associates
MOST Lawn, W. Jefferson St.
LaBella Associates will share information about the history of Armory Square; what shaped it, its uses, and how it has developed over the years. From its start as an industrial and warehouse hub to a destination for dining and nightlight, Armory Square has played a key role in Downtown Syracuse in so many ways. Stop by the LaBella Info table on the front lawn of the MOST anytime throughout the event to learn more about this district!
Neal & Hyde & Donohue Buildings - Presented by LaBella Associates
316 S. Clinton St.
LaBella Associates will share information about these two unique and eye-catching structures on Clinton Street. One building is a Richardsonian Romanesque -style warehouse, the other a brick structure with hints of the Queen Anne style built for a physician's clinic, office, and residence. Stop by the LaBella Info table in the parking area next to 316 S Clinton anytime throughout the event to learn more about the history and architectural styles or these buildings, and more!
History of Clinton Square - Presentd by Onondaga Historical Association
Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Clinton Square
Bob Searing, Curator of History at Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) talks on the history of Syracuse focusing on Clinton Square, the Erie Canal, Jerry Rescue, Soldiers & Sailors Monument, and the incredible buildings and architecture, both currently extant and long demolished. Stop by the OHA table in Clinton Square to learn more about this area’s history
Salina Street History & Landmark Theatre Lobby - Presented by PACNY
362 S. Salina St.
The Preservation Association of Central New York (PACNY) shares information on the history of Salina Street, long the retail corridor of Downtown Syracuse, and how the Landmark Theatre was saved from potential demolition in the 70s. Stop by the PACNY Info table underneath the Landmark Theatre awning anytime throughout the event to learn more, and peek inside the historic Landmark Lobby!
