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WIKIPEDIA: Bibliography and Wiki Plan

Hardin, E., & Crispin, J. (1993). Syracuse Landmarks: An AIA guide to downtown and historic

neighborhoods. Syracuse University Press.

● In order to understand more about the Washington Square neighborhood, it is important to

understand its surrounding neighborhoods. This book is a guide to the historical, architectural and

social backgrounds of neighborhoods around Syracuse. This is a great source to compare the

surrounding area's histories and see how they have changed alongside Washington Square.

Jessamy, J., Drake, J. E., Nowak, D. J., & Stella, J. C. (2024). Local socioeconomic factors

predict urban forest structure and composition across neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY (USA).

Landscape and Urban Planning, 245, 105018.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2024.105018

● While this academic report did not specifically mention Washington Square, it highlighted the

prevalent issues of socioeconomic disparity and redlining in Syracuse’s neighborhoods. The

report provides a scientific experiment that analyzes how socioeconomic factors will and do

affect urban landscaping. We can use this as a source of understanding population density,

resident race and affluence as well as age and homeownership based on data that was provided in

the report.

Kenney, J. E. (1967). A SURVEY OF FAMILY EXPENDITURES IN A LOW-INCOME

NEIGHBORHOOD SYRACUSE, NEW YORK. Review of Social Economy, 25(1), 91–101.

http://www.jstor.org/stable/29767850

● This is a review from the 1960s that refers to the patterns of low-income neighborhoods and how

families spent their money. Looking at this, we can understand the history of different

neighborhoods, including North Salina Town which Washington Square used to be known as.

Mayor Walsh says restore New York Grant will support Washington Square. – City of Syracuse.

(n.d.). https://www.syr.gov/News/2022/City-News/2022-12-22-Mayors-Office-News

● This article described Syracuse Mayor Ben Walksh saying that a $1.5 million grant will help

improve the Washington Square neighborhood. The money would go towards building more

homes, fixing old buildings, improving education, etc. It’s an important article to recognize

because it highlights the fact that there is room for growth in this area. It also creates

opportunities for people in this area and can be a point of attraction for those not living in this

area.

Reinhardt, Eric. The Business Journal - Central New York; Syracuse Vol. 37, Iss. 15, (Apr

10, 2023): 4. (PROQUEST)

-This academic article highlights the fact that Washington Square has been home to the “Taste of Syracuse” event. This event uses food and music to help donate to local charities. It includes nonstop music for 2 days, with over 100 local musicians and 26 local bands. It is important to include in our “attractions” section on our Wikipedia that we plan on adding.

Schein, R. H. (1991). Urban Origin and Form in Central New York. Geographical Review,

81(1), 52–69. https://doi.org/10.2307/215176

● This article goes into the history of Central New York’s colonization after the American

Revolution and how this helped form Syracuse into what it is, as well as the different

neighborhoods. Specifically, goes into the history of North Selina Street which is one of the main

markers of where Washington Square starts. We plan to use this to understand and expand on the

history of the area and how it shaped the neighborhood into what it is now.

The best neighborhoods in Washington Square, Syracuse, NY by home ... (n.d.).

https://bestneighborhood.org/best-neighborhoods-washington-square-syracuse-ny/

● This source differentiates itself from our other sources as it provides direct information regarding

specific factors including income, political views, rent, etc. This is an important source as it really

helps us understand more about Washington Square while we continue our research and work on

it. We can use this is see which n

Washington Square Park: Syracuse Parks Conservancy. Site Name Here. (2021, May 21).

https://syracuseparksconservancy.org/parks/washington-square-park/#:~:text=HISTORICA

L%20INFORMATION%3A,the%20LeMoyne%20Drinking%20Fountain%20monumen

● This source discusses historical information regarding Washington Square. It was acquired in

1797 when the Village of Salina acquired a plot of land that we now know as Washington Square.

1847 is when it became officially a part of the city of Syracuse. I think this will be extremely

useful in our Wikipedia, as we can allot a section dedicated to the history of Washington Square.

What’s the oldest park in Syracuse? – ask the Parks historian: Syracuse Parks Conservancy. Site

Name Here. (2023, October 2). https://syracuseparksconservancy.org/oldestparkinsyracuse/

● This article points out how Washington Square is the oldest park in Syracuse. This is important

because it’s an attraction to the area. It describes how Syracuse is home to 172 parks,

playgrounds, and public green spaces. This can be used in our Wikipedia Page to discuss any

attractions or unique features of the land.

Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, July 4). Washington Square, Syracuse. Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square,_Syracuse

● We need to start somewhere, and we will definitely be using the original Wikipedia page to help

us. The original page is a bit weak, only including a description, and a brief explanation of

Washington Square’s geographic location. However, it describes how Washington Square

encompasses what used to be the Village of Salina. This village might be included as its own

sector on our Wikipedia page, to get a deeper historical understanding of how Washington Square came to be.