National Register of Historic Places

Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings

Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York
Listed
July 21, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004279

About this property

The Comstock Tract Buildings of Syracuse University are a set of buildings that were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The name assigned in the listing was "Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings". Included in the registration are 15 buildings, all located on the original Syracuse University campus, a tract of land originally donated by George F. Comstock. The buildings include what has been known as the "Old Row". Crouse College (1888–89) (separately listed on the NRHP in 1974) Hall of Languages (1873) (separately listed on the NRHP in 1973)

Location

Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York
43.03765, -76.13461

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hall of Languages, Syracuse University
Industrial
0.1 mi
Crouse College, Syracuse University
Industrial
0.1 mi
Pi Chapter House of Psi Upsilon Fraternity
Industrial
0.2 mi
Upsilon Alpha Chapter House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Porter House
Industrial
0.3 mi

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When was Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings listed on the National Register?

Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings?

Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings?

The period of significance for Syracuse University-Comstock Tract Buildings is recorded as the industrial era.

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