State Tower Syracuse

a rich past, a bright future. the state tower is located at 109 south warren street in syracuse and is adjacent to the connective corridor—a public-private partnership focused on creative place-making, urban revitalization, complete streetscapes, sustainability, and smart growth. built in 1927, it shares the art deco architectural characteristics of the local niagara mohawk building—as well as the empire state and chrysler buildings, whose construction followed in 1930 and 1928, respectively. the construction features a steel and concrete structure, a decorative terra-cotta and brick façade, and a luxury art deco lobby. the state tower has a unique “wedding cake” design with floor plates decreasing in size in sections as the building rises. the exterior brick color also transitions from darker to lighter as it rises, giving the building an even greater appearance of height and elegance. at 22 stories and 315 feet tall, the 181,000 square foot building provides unparalleled views and