laitch,
Syracuse was founded in 1820 by 1825 the Erie Canal was open and Syracuse steadily grew it's economy to the point that by the time of the Civil War the NYS economy gdp rivaled that of some European nations. The area has a long and interesting history.
For those Motobrickers who want to ride around the Fingerlakes, it's a beautiful area full of wineries, Inns and nice restaurants. Here are some of our favorite places to see:
Anyelas Winery is right across the street from us
Red Newt Bistro
Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca
Sherwood Inn here in Skaneateles
Corning Glass Museum
Glenn Curtiss Museum
https://eastman.org/https://www.nps.gov/wori/index.htmOur village of Skaneateles was incorporated in 1823 and in the 193 years since, the winters have not changed.
Attached pic taken yesterday
Happy Christmas
Tom