O.M. Edwards Building, building in New York, United States
The O.M. Edwards Building is an industrial structure in Syracuse, New York, designed by architect Gordon Wright in 1906 and located at 501 Plum Street at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets. Its brick construction with large windows reflects the straightforward, functional design typical of early 20th-century manufacturing plants.
The building was constructed in 1906 as a factory for the O.M. Edwards Company, which specialized in manufacturing metal products. In 2001, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its importance as evidence of early industrial development.
The O.M. Edwards Building once housed the O.M. Edwards Company, which manufactured metal products including telephone booths and office furniture. The structure reflects the working-class character of Syracuse and the role factories played in shaping the city's community and economy during the industrial era.
The building is situated on Plum Street at a quiet location where pedestrians can easily view the historical structure. The large windows and brick exterior are clearly visible from the street, allowing visitors to observe the industrial architecture without obstruction.
The building housed the production of metal products, including telephone booths that were distributed to various locations. The factory employed many workers and played an important role in Syracuse's industrial expansion during the early 1900s.
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