Located in Onondaga County, New York, Syracuse was founded in 1786. ~124 inches of snow annually — one of snowiest cities. Willis Carrier invented AC here.
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Founded1786|Population145,678|Peak145,678(2024)|CountyOnondaga County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Syracuse, New York
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1786Salt Springs Attract Settlers: 'Salt City' produces much of nation's salt.
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1825Erie Canal Opens: Major transportation hub.
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1870Syracuse University Founded: Major research university.
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1928Carrier Corp Founded: Willis Carrier invents modern AC.
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2003NCAA Basketball Title: Carmelo Anthony leads SU as freshman.
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2023Micron $100B Chip Fab: Potentially largest private NY investment.
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Complete Historical Timeline
1786Industry
Salt Springs Attract Settlers
1825Transport
Erie Canal Opens
1870Culture
Syracuse University Founded
1928Engineering
Carrier Corp Founded
2003Sports
NCAA Basketball Title
2023Industry
Micron $100B Chip Fab
Did You Know?
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~124 inches of snow annually — one of snowiest cities.
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Willis Carrier invented AC here.
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Micron plant could bring $100B over 20 years.
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Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
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Syracuse was founded in 1786.
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