The Galleries of Syracuse, which once began as a part of an ambitious downtown revitalization project, is now one of the most noteworthy landmarks of the Syracuse landscape.
Built in 1988, with a budget of $48 million by David Flaum in association with the Metropolitan Development Foundation, this establishment has risen, almost like a phoenix from the ashes, occupying what was once an outcrop of vacant and unutilized structures. Today, the Galleries of Syracuse are a commendable fixture in Syracuse's Central Business district housing well over 80 high-quality stores and also a number of other commercial enterprises.
One of the first tenants of the Galleries of Syracuse is the Onondaga County Library, the largest library in the city, which also features Browse-About. Spread over 12,000 square feet, this bookstore is one of the most eclectic and popular in the city. The Sutherland Group has also relocated to the Galleries in recent times.
When browsing through the stores at the Galleries, you can also step into any of the cafés or restaurants for a leisurely cup of coffee, or a quick snack and soak up downtown Syracuse's buoyant and vivacious disposition.
The retail establishments and professional services that the Galleries of Syracuse have made available to the gentry have greatly influenced the economic and social development of this locale, by enhancing the standard of living and also drawing major investors to Syracuse.
