Niagara Mohawk Building
Niagara Mohawk Building, Art Deco office building in downtown Syracuse, New York.
Description
This seven-story structure rises approximately 112 feet (34 meters) and features a facade of grey brick, black glass panels, and steel accents that emphasize its vertical lines typical of Art Deco design.
History
Completed in 1932 as the headquarters for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, the building symbolized technological progress during the Great Depression and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
Culture
The stainless steel sculpture called Spirit of Light, positioned on the tower, represents electrical power and innovation, reflecting the building's original function as an electric utility company headquarters.
Practical
Located at 300 Erie Boulevard West, the building occupies over 229,000 square feet (21,300 square meters) and continues to serve as office space for energy-related companies in central Syracuse.
Did you know?
The building's original lighting system included vertical light strips designed to illuminate the facade at night, making it one of the earliest examples of architectural lighting in American commercial design.
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