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[[Image:Syracuse Westcott.jpg|thumb|350px|Westcott Street during the annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair in September 2004]] |
[[Image:Syracuse Westcott.jpg|thumb|350px|Westcott Street during the annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair in September 2004]] |
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'''Westcott''' is a neighborhood in [[Syracuse, New York]], near [[Syracuse University]]. The neighborhood is seen as the cultural neighborhood of Syracuse, with several boutiques selling hip clothing and accessories. It is also a very diverse community, with many of its residents being Syracuse University students, many international, and others being more lower-income permanent residents. Westcott Street is the main retail street of the neighborhood, and it features many international restaurants and cultural stores. There is also Westcott Cinema, which often plays non-mainstream, independent films. Once a year the neighborhood is also home to the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. |
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'''Westcott''' is a neighborhood in [[Syracuse, New York]], [[United States]]. Its proximity to [[Syracuse University]] makes for a diverse community, home to Syracuse University students, professors and other faculty and staff, as well as residents at all income levels. Westcott Street is the main retail street of the neighborhood, featuring numerous restaurants, coffee shops, stores and [[The Westcott Theater]] performing arts venue. It is the site of the annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair, a one-day event with food, art, live performances and cultural activities. Westcott is also home to [[Thornden Park]], one of the largest parks in Syracuse. The Westcott neighborhood is the boyhood home of renowned banjoist [[Tony Trischka]]. |
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Westcott is also home to [[Thornden Park]], one of the largest parks in Syracuse. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Westcott was founded in the late nineteenth century as a result of the growth of Syracuse University |
Westcott was founded in the late nineteenth century as a result of the growth of Syracuse University. In 1893, the neighborhood began being served by electric [[streetcar]]s, which ran on a loop along Walnut Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Westcott Street, and East Genesee Street towards downtown Syracuse. The current Westcott business district formed on the streetcar line.<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- start content --> |url=http://thewestcotttheater.com |title=The Westcott Theater, Concerts & Shows - Syracuse, NY |publisher=Thewestcotttheater.com |date= |access-date=2021-11-26 |archive-date=2021-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103025040/https://thewestcotttheater.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Usually thought to be named after the famous, gold medal special-olympic track athlete William Westcott of New Jersey, although a great athlete, this is a common misconception. |
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The [[Blanchard House (Syracuse, New York)|Blanchard House]], [[Thornden Park]], and [[Babcock-Shattuck House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Syracuse Westcott Map.gif|thumb|200px|Map of Westcott]] |
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== Popular establishments == |
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==Revival== |
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Westcott Street is home to numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and stores that reflect the neighborhood's diversity and bohemian culture. |
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=== Alto Cinco === |
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Starting in 1989, businessman Sabastino Marcoccia began buying up property on Westcott Street and seeing to it that its sidewalks and facades were repaired. He came to own most of the property in the Westcott Street business district, including his own business, Sabastino's Pizza and Grocery, which he sold in the summer of 2007. This supplemented several businesses in the area that were established by Munjed Essi, who has lived nearly his whole life within blocks of the Westcott business district. Currently the Essi family is carrying on tradition with operating several localities in the Westcott district. |
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Opened in 1995 as a takeout only restaurant, this Tex-Mex eatery is located in the heart of Westcott street, right next to [[The Westcott Theater]]. They are well known for their vegan-vegetarian options, and their use of natural, healthy and handmade ingredients. From their website, "Alto Cinco's longstanding mission has been to produce healthy handmade food with all fresh ingredients."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altocinco.net/restaurant|title=OUR STORY|website=Alto Cinco|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=2020-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217165824/http://www.altocinco.net/restaurant|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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=== Recess Coffee === |
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Some of the other businesses located in the Westcott area (also known as the "Westcott Nation") include homecooking from Mom's Diner, authentic Middle Eastern & Greek cuisine at Munjeds Middle Eastern Cafe, Boom Babies vintage clothing, vegan friendly Recess Coffee, new age bookstore Seven Rays, University Christian Fellowship, Westcott Theater, Mexican restaurant Alto Cinco, sushi nightclub Metro Lounge, neighborhood tavern Taps Bar, Dorian's Gourmet Pizza, Westcott Florist, independent bookstore Second Story Books, Spanish restaurant Las Delicias and the neighborhood-owned Cooperative Federal Credit Union. The Westcott Community Center is also located just off Westcott Street, as is the natural food market Syracuse Real Food Co-op. |
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This coffee house, opened in 2007, is located adjacent to Westcott Street. The brand has expanded to other regions of Syracuse, and they currently partner with over 60 different local cafes, restaurants and grocery stores to sell their self-titled brand of coffee. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://recesscoffee.com/where-to-buy/|title=Where to Find Us – Recess Coffee|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=2020-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217165826/https://recesscoffee.com/where-to-buy/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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=== Rise N Shine === |
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The newest location on Westcott Street, Rise N Shine's second location was opened in late summer of 2019. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.syracuse.com/food/2019/08/syracuses-rise-n-shine-ready-to-expand-to-westcott-location.html|title=Syracuse's Rise N Shine ready to expand to Westcott location|date=2019-08-30|website=syracuse|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=2020-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217165827/https://www.syracuse.com/food/2019/08/syracuses-rise-n-shine-ready-to-expand-to-westcott-location.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The first location was located in East Syracuse, and features a retro hamburger place Called “LODED”, while this new location also features most of the same breakfast menu items as they did at the original location but also provides a unique breakfast, brunch and their words “Brinner” options. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce from the CNY area. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://risenshinediner.com/about/|title=About|date=2014-06-09|website=Rise N Shine Diner|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-17|archive-date=2020-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217165829/https://risenshinediner.com/about/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.westcottstreetfair.org/ Westcott Street Cultural Fair] |
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*[http://syracusethenandnow.org/Nghbrhds/Westcott/Westcott_Neighborhood.htm Extensive history of Westcott] |
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*[https://westcottsyr.com/org/wna/ Westcott Neighborhood Association] |
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*[http://www.dailyorange.com/news/2004/09/09/Feature/Lord-Of.Westcott-713700.shtml Daily Orange article: Lord of Westcott: Pizzeria owner pioneered current Westcott concept] |
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*[http://www.eatatmomsdiner.com/ Mom's Diner] |
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*[http://www.boombabies.biz/ Boom Babies] |
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*[http://www.sevenrays.com/ Seven Rays] |
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*[http://www.ucf.org/ University Christian Fellowship] |
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*[http://www.alto-cinco.com/ Alto Cinco] |
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*[http://myspace.com/recesscoffee Recess Coffee] |
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*[http://home.twcny.rr.com/patdorian/ Dorian's Gourmet Pizza & Deli] |
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*[http://www.westcottflorist.com/ Westcott Florist] |
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*[http://www.secondstorysyracuse.com/ Second Story Bookstore] |
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*[http://www.cooperativefederal.org/ Cooperative Federal Credit Union] |
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*[http://www.westcottcc.org/ Westcott Community Center] |
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*[http://www.syracuserealfood.coop/ Syracuse Real Food Co-op] |
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[[Category:Neighborhoods in Syracuse, New York]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:28, 1 November 2024
Westcott is a neighborhood in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its proximity to Syracuse University makes for a diverse community, home to Syracuse University students, professors and other faculty and staff, as well as residents at all income levels. Westcott Street is the main retail street of the neighborhood, featuring numerous restaurants, coffee shops, stores and The Westcott Theater performing arts venue. It is the site of the annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair, a one-day event with food, art, live performances and cultural activities. Westcott is also home to Thornden Park, one of the largest parks in Syracuse. The Westcott neighborhood is the boyhood home of renowned banjoist Tony Trischka.
History
[edit]Westcott was founded in the late nineteenth century as a result of the growth of Syracuse University. In 1893, the neighborhood began being served by electric streetcars, which ran on a loop along Walnut Avenue, Euclid Avenue, Westcott Street, and East Genesee Street towards downtown Syracuse. The current Westcott business district formed on the streetcar line.[1]
The Blanchard House, Thornden Park, and Babcock-Shattuck House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
Popular establishments
[edit]Westcott Street is home to numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and stores that reflect the neighborhood's diversity and bohemian culture.
Alto Cinco
[edit]Opened in 1995 as a takeout only restaurant, this Tex-Mex eatery is located in the heart of Westcott street, right next to The Westcott Theater. They are well known for their vegan-vegetarian options, and their use of natural, healthy and handmade ingredients. From their website, "Alto Cinco's longstanding mission has been to produce healthy handmade food with all fresh ingredients."[3]
Recess Coffee
[edit]This coffee house, opened in 2007, is located adjacent to Westcott Street. The brand has expanded to other regions of Syracuse, and they currently partner with over 60 different local cafes, restaurants and grocery stores to sell their self-titled brand of coffee. [4]
Rise N Shine
[edit]The newest location on Westcott Street, Rise N Shine's second location was opened in late summer of 2019. [5] The first location was located in East Syracuse, and features a retro hamburger place Called “LODED”, while this new location also features most of the same breakfast menu items as they did at the original location but also provides a unique breakfast, brunch and their words “Brinner” options. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients and locally sourced produce from the CNY area. [6]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Westcott Theater, Concerts & Shows - Syracuse, NY". Thewestcotttheater.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "OUR STORY". Alto Cinco. Archived from the original on 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "Where to Find Us – Recess Coffee". Archived from the original on 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "Syracuse's Rise N Shine ready to expand to Westcott location". syracuse. 2019-08-30. Archived from the original on 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ^ "About". Rise N Shine Diner. 2014-06-09. Archived from the original on 2020-02-17. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
