Post-Standard writer Frank Herron published an article today about the warehouse building on the corner of W. Fayette St. & S. Geddes St. along with the owner's wishes to label this part of West Fayette Street as "The Warehouse District." "That name isn't on any Chamber of Commerce map," Herron writes, "But it is written neatly on two sheets of paper stapled to a telephone pole on Geddes Street, in front of the building." ...and also in a piece of paper stapled yesterday to the handicapped ramp at Delavan Center.
Downtown Syracuse officially ends at West Street, about 250 steps from Delavan Art Gallery. Having this area of West Fayette Street become an official Warehouse District someday would give Delavan Art Gallery's neighborhood a name, and some beneficial attention.
Read the article
HERE. The article is titled "Studios: He brings artists and musicians to an old warehouse."
Below is an image of Delavan Art Gallery in Delavan Center looking towards Downtown Syracuse and Armory Square.
4 comments:
Its nice to know that you can keep us posted on what will or may happen in the future. Changing the name of the area may actually do some good for the gallery and Im hoping so that it does.
This blog is very informative. I love the pictures that were chosen in putting this together. I will look forward to looking at this blog when I can.
"Letter to the Editor"
There are various compatible elements working diligently on citywide revitalization efforts that are directly affecting Central New York's artistic, cultural and economic Renaissance. This historic resurgence is only possible through the continued inter-connectedness of individual citizens, local businesses and nonprofit organizations, local/state/federal governments and both private and public developers.
This collective consciousness has brought us The Connective Corridor, The South Side Innovation Center, The Arts and Cultural District, The Warehouse District, and Public Art Displays like the Park Couch and The Totem Project, all in a matter of a few short years. Another project that exemplifies these partnerships is the 40 Below Public Arts Task Force effort to create a Greater Syracuse Arts Trail. It is amazing to me that through one simple idea presented to 40-Below, a partnership was created that now involves the Department of Economic Development, The Metropolitan Development Association, the Downtown Committee, Syracuse University, The Cultural Resources Council, and private businesses such as Vibrant Syracuse Spaces, LLC, The Delavan Center and Art Gallery - all working together in an unprecedented effort to support the Arts, Culture and Re-Development of an entire region, as no individual or group can accomplish such large goals alone.
It is the inter-connectedness of these and other groups that enact positive changes in Central New York. I believe the worth and value of our community comes from those who make the effort to implement positive change, and that change can only be made possible when everyone works together towards our goals. When each citizen does one good turn a day for our City and Region, the area experiences growth and change as never seen before. My message to all who are either working on a grassroots effort, serving on a board, or simply enjoying cultural experiences that are offered year round: Viva La Renaissance!
Ty Marshal
Local Artist
As it appears in the "Good Week/Bad Week" section of The Syracuse New Times:
"Good Week...
...for continued urban revitilization. With the announcement last week of a Warehouse District, to run along West Genesee Street from downtown to South Geddes Street, there is hope for an area of our city that has struggled. Of course, if the powers that be had built the baseball stadium there when this paper championed it, we wouldn't be bringing this up."
Note: The New Times reported incorrectly. The Warehouse District is intended to run along West Fayette Street, not West Genesee Street.
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