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Reactivation of a long vacant industrial building.

The Syracuse Bread Factory project is a complete remediation, redevelopment, and reactivation of the historically significant building at 200 Maple Street on Syracuse’s Near Eastside into a vibrant neighborhood anchor.

Built in 1913 as a commercial bread baking facility, the building overlooked the convergence of the Erie Canal and the New York Central Railroad.
Designed by the renowned local architect Ward Wellington Ward, it is one of only four Ward-designed commercial buildings still in existence.

Heralded as a beacon of modernity in it’s time, the building is in rough shape and requires a substantial amount of work to stabilize it.

Despite extensive damage caused by weather and neglect, the entire building will be fully restored and reactivated.

From foundation to chimney top, we are bringing it back to life.

Vision

The Syracuse Bread Factory will be a destination experience for visitors to enjoy a symbiotic mix of food, beverage, and retail, while melding with the surrounding neighborhood via housing, spaces for creative entrepreneurs, and an expansive green roofscape.
Live

A mix of one- and two-bedroom lofts will expand upon the residential housing options of our neighborhood, without redefining it.

Work

The deep floor plate, industrial character, and access to an amazing green roof is ready for your creative business concept.

Create

Intentional spaces for creation will further invigorate the vibrancy and creativity of Syracuse arts and culture.

Historic

Built overlooking the Erie Canal in the early 1900’s, the Bread Factory is one of the last remaining commercial buildings designed by Ward Wellington Ward.

Sustainable

The complete interior renovation of the building is being engineered with cutting edge technology for comfort and efficiency.

Destination

Easy access to creative and delicious spots whether you’re coming from from the highways, University Neighborhood, Downtown, or the Empire State Trail.

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    If you have a vision you can’t sit idle hoping someone else will make it come true.

    Born and raised in Syracuse, we are constantly working to improve the city that we love and call home.

    We welcome you to join us on this adventure.

    – Syracuse Bread Factory Team

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