3 Best Landmarks in Syracuse, NY

“Erie Canal Museum was founded in 1962 and is housed in the Syracuse Weighlock Building, dating from 1850. The Syracuse Weighlock Building was in operation as a weighlock from 1850 to 1883. The Erie Canal Museum is dedicated to showcasing the historic Weighlock Building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, while sharing the history and impact of the Erie Canal through exhibits featuring interactive displays and original artifacts, as well as engaging programs. The Erie Canal Museum is a must-see for adults and children of all ages. Erie Canal Museum is funded in part by a Humanities New York SHARP Grant with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal American Rescue Plan Act.”

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“Onondaga Historical Association aims to inspire people’s understanding that the history it shares as a community is the foundation for its future together. Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) was formed in 1862 by community leaders and officially chartered in April of 1863 by an act of the New York State Legislature with the purpose of collecting and preserving historical, genealogical, scientific, and literary material related to Onondaga County, New York. Today, in addition to its founding mission, OHA has become much more. Onondaga Historical Association is a private nonprofit educational association of heritage-related services, museums, research and educational centers, and retail operations. They are also proud to provide services for the public, including presentations and lectures, tours, educational programming, product development and licensing opportunities, customized exhibits for organizations and businesses, and research services.”

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“Oakwood Cemetery is 160 acres of exquisite land that was designed by Howard Daniels and built-in 1859. The cemetery was designed to be a place of natural and man-made beauty where individuals and families could escape their everyday lives and enjoy the surroundings. It has served the people in their time of grief by caring for their pain and providing a peaceful place to honor their loved ones who have passed. Oakwood Cemetery is an exceptional and reverential resting place for all denominations. Oakwood Cemetery provides cremation services that cater to every family’s needs and cremation property so that you have a permanent spot for your loved one’s ashes.”

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