Misener Building
Address |
200 Walton St Syracuse, NY 13202 (map) |
Area |
Armory Square |
This commercial block was originally built in 1873 as Gray Brothers
Shoe Factory. Note the sign advertising Gray Shoes above the third
story. Brickwork around the windows and sandstone sills are the only
ornamental features. The brick cladding of the street-frame, added in
the 1930's, harmonizes with the material used in the older building.
Steel-frame construction made large windows possible. This, along with
fire-proofing, made the 20th century factory safer and more efficent
than its 19th century predecessors.
The Downtown Neighborhoods
Armory Square • Downtown East • Hanover Square
