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Secret Syracuse Paperback – September 1, 2023

by Linda Lowen (Author)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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Every city has its lore and legends, and Syracuse is no different. Ask a local for a spooky story, and they'll probably tell you about Thirteen Curves or the Landmark Ghost. But dig deep enough, and you'll unearth wonder in unexpected places. Just below the surface of even the most ordinary neighborhoods lies the curious history and hidden terrain of Secret Syracuse. Central New York is home to dozens of stranger-than-fiction events lost to time. There's the beautiful girl whose rise and fall as America's first supermodel was foretold when she was just five years old. The circus showman who grazed live elephants on a hillside and may have buried deceased ones in a junkyard. The young pilot of an F-94 jet that crashed into Onondaga Lake at 375 miles per hour and lies there still. The wealthy playboy who sank his fortune into the world’s most beautiful nightclub in Syracuse at the height of the Great Depression. With Secret Syracuse, explore a carriage house turned English manor. Visit the village library that doubles as a natural history museum with rare antiquities like a real Egyptian mummy. Descend a series of century-old stone steps to hike the Grand Canyon of Syracuse. Discover an underwater ATM machine. See a street of charming 1920s-era houses that can't burn down. Find out which leafy suburban community sits atop the ruins of a secret government installation. Whether you're new to Syracuse or a lifelong resident, you'll be astonished by the stories in these pages. And with hundreds of stunning photographs by award-winning photographer Sandy Roe, Secret Syracuse: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is a book you’ll return to again and again. It’s history with a touch of whimsy―all the things you never knew about Syracuse and now will never forget.
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    Secret
  2. Print length
    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Reedy Press
  5. Publication date
    September 1, 2023
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1681064928
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1681064925
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Part of a series with over 50 titles in print, Secret takes readers on a whimsical tour of the strange and fascinating places that give life to a city. Details about somber, surprising, and silly locales fill this medley of profiles. Photos and tips help guide the curious on their literary, and potentially interactive, journey to a wonderland of the weird. At each destination along the way, provocative mysteries and secrets come to light. Highlights include:

  • Bizarre moments
  • Haunted mansions
  • Quirky collections
  • Peculiar folklore
  • Obscure art

Secret Syracuse: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Central New York is home to dozens of stranger-than-fiction events lost to time. Just below the surface of even the most ordinary neighborhoods lies the curious history and hidden terrain of Secret Syracuse.

With hundreds of stunning photographs by award-winning photographer Sandy Roe, Secret Syracuse is a book you’ll return to again and again. It’s history with a touch of whimsy—all the things you never knew about Syracuse and now will never forget.

Secret Syracuse

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About the Author

Linda Lowen is a Syracuse-based writer, editor, and book and theater reviewer. Previously an award-winning radio/television producer and talk show host, she's been investigating and sharing the stories of Central New Yorkers for over 25 years. Her nonfiction work has been published in the New York Times, Publishers Weekly and The Writer magazines, and in the anthology Tiny Love Stories: True Tales of Love in 100 Words or Less (Artisan 2020). More at LindaLowen.com and 100ThingsSyracuse.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reedy Press (September 1, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681064928
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681064925
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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One of three winers
5.0 out of 5 stars Weird and wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
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Love it. It's a great read for finding out interesting stories and facts about Syracuse.
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donultra
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, True, and the Best Book on Syracuse NY
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
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The secret is out: Buy this Book!
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JG
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
This is a fun little book! We live an hour away from Syracuse and received this as a gift. It is fun to read about the history and technology. We look forward to visiting several of the places described in the book.
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mrmario
5.0 out of 5 stars I just couldn’t put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
The book ‘Secret Syracuse’ is so enjoyable to read that i just couldn’t put it down! I found myself relaying some of the stories out-loud to my family members — which led to some wild conversations! The book sparks excitement and peaks one’s interest enough to want to delve deeper into some of the topics. Author Linda Lowen’s writing style is concise, captivating and delightful! The book provides a wealth of information about Syracuse area history and folklore with many twists, turns and surprises along the way! The colorful photos, included with each story, drew me in further to the point that I had to turn to the next page to see what was coming up next! This book is a great read and will make a wonderful Holiday gift for family and friends!
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Christine Dunne
5.0 out of 5 stars Love her writing style (and the stories!)
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
Love her punchy writing style! After reading her previous book about 100 things to do in Syracuse I knew I had to get this one, too. I highly recommend it - it’s a fun, easy read with thrilling facts to stand out at your next social event!
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ken kishtok
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought 2 so far!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
What a great read and an even better gift! Sent one to my brother in Colorado as he went to SU
He texted me

Thanks for the Syracuse book. It is really good. Was up to 1am reading it. Some of those sections could be novels. Tell Linda, BIG FAN IN DENVER!
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Mitzi Dorton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wealth of Fascinating Stories!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
History and mystery! What a great undertaking to research the obscure and present such intriguing results. Lowen uncovers a wealth of fascinating stories and sites throughout Syracuse.
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Sue P.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating, Well-Written Read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
Much more than a travel guide, this beautifully-written book plunges into the mind-blowing history of Syracuse, NY. From an eagle wing made of Abraham Lincoln’s hair to creepy local ghost stories, Secret Syracuse covers a lot of ground. Yes, Lowen is a thorough researcher who has unearthed stories of Syracuse’s role in everything from the Underground Railroad to the World War II military machine. But beyond that, Lowen is a commanding writer, who deftly mixes pathos with humor. This utterly engaging book, full of wonderful photographs, will be my go-to gift book for family and friends (although after they read it, I’m sure I’ll have a houseful of visitors who want to see everything “Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure” in Syracuse!)
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