Onondaga Historical Association Museum
Address |
321 Montgomery St. Syracuse, NY 13202 (map) |
Area |
Downtown South |
Phone |
428-1864 |
Web |
http://www.cnyhistory.org |
Onondaga Historical Association Museum
One of the nation's largest regional collections of historical treasures awaits you at the OHA Museum. Engaging photos, paintings, maps and rare artifacts provide a fascinating exploration through 300 years of history! Come celebrate the region's people, events, architecture, sports legends, industries, transportation and recreation.
See the OHA's newest permanent exhibit, “Freedom Bound: The Story of Syracuse and the Underground Railroad,“ with an audio/visual presentation that takes you back to relive the momentous Jerry Rescue!
Central New York phone service began in 1879, although they did not have a structure erected for the exclusive use of a telephone company until this building. This sophisticated adaptation of Italian Early Renaissance facade was designed by Henry Wilkenson. Originally, the fifth floor was occupied by the telephone operators and switchboards. A bicycle storage room was provided for employees in the southeast corner of the building. In 1906, the Telephone Co. moved because of increased space demands. Since then the building has housed the extensive collection of the Onondaga Historical Association. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museum Hours
Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
Call for Group Tour information
OHA Research Center
A major research source for genealogy, architecture, industrial and transportation history.
Open Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 2 pm
Appointments taken for Monday & Tuesday afternoons
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