Central Technical High School

Central Technical High School, also known as Central Tech, is located on South Warren Street in Syracuse, New York. It was designed by Archimedes Russell, and built in 1900. At that time, it represented the latest in educational building design. Classes were first held in the school in 1903.[2]

Not to be confused with Central Tech High School in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Not to be confused with Central Technical School in Toronto, Ontario.
Central Technical High School
Location701 S. Warren St.,
Syracuse, New York
Coordinates43°2′32″N 76°9′2″W
Built1900
ArchitectArchimedes Russell
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Beaux Arts
NRHP reference No.81000662[1]
Added to NRHPApril 09, 1981

The building has been closed since 1975.[3]

The school building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1]

Possible reuse of the building has been discussed several times.

In 2019, plans are active to re-purposed the building a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math school.[3]

Vintage postcard image of Central Technical High School in Syracuse.

See also
  • Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central, a high school opened in 2007 adjacent to Central High School.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Harwood, John (January 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Central Technical High School". Retrieved 2009-01-01. and Accompanying 7 photos, exterior
  3. A look at future plans for the old Central Tech High School in Syracuse, WSYR news, April 12, 2019


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