Hanover Square, Syracuse

Hanover Square is at the intersection of East Gennessee, Water, and Warren Streets in Syracuse. This area also hosts seventeen historic buildings that feature architectural styles ranging from Second Empire to Louis Sullivan and Federal. Some of the oldest buildings date back to when this area of Syracuse was the commercial district in the 1830s.

Examples of some of the buildings include the 1867 Gridley building, featuring Onondaga limestone, the 1894 Gere Bank Building crafted of brick, granite, and terra cotta, and the 1927 Art Deco-style State Tower Building with brick and limestone. These buildings are impressive regardless of whether you are an architecture enthusiast.

This unique plaza is on the National Register of Historic Places, showcasing the importance of many of the buildings found here. There are plenty of shade trees that help make Hanover square a relaxing place to enjoy some time off. Annual flowers add some extra color and serve as a complement to the fountain.