Ranke Library, Syracuse

#67 among attractions in Syracuse

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Facts and practical information

The Ranke Library was Leopold von Ranke's collection of over 21,000 items. It was purchased by the Syracuse University Library on April 22, 1887, which outbid the Prussian government. The purchase dramatically increased the size of Syracuse University Library, making it the third largest library in New York state. The collection was described as "the finest collection of primary source materials ever assembled by one man for the study of western history". ()

Coordinates: 43°2'25"N, 76°7'58"W

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Eastside (University Hill)Syracuse United States

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Day trips

Ranke Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carrier Dome, Temple Society of Concord, Oncenter, Oakwood Cemetery.

~1730 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport
Carrier Dome, Syracuse
9 min walk • The Carrier Dome is a domed sports stadium located on the campus of Syracuse University in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York. It is home to the Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse teams.
~1830 ftN
Synagogue
Temple Society of Concord, Syracuse
9 min walk • The Temple Society of Concord, commonly referred to as Temple Concord, is a Reform Jewish congregation located at 910 Madison Street, Syracuse, in the U.S. state of New York.
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Oncenter, Syracuse
21 min walk • The Oncenter is a three-building convention and entertainment complex in Downtown Syracuse, New York, United States. It is composed of a convention center, sporting arena, and theaters.
0.7 miS
Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse
17 min walk • Oakwood Cemetery is a 160-acre historic cemetery located in Syracuse, New York. It was designed by Howard Daniels and built in 1859. Oakwood Cemetery was created during a time period in the nineteenth century when the rural cemetery was becoming a distinct landscape type, and is a good example of this kind of landscape architecture.
~1880 ftE
Park, Playground
Thornden Park, Syracuse
10 min walk • Thornden Park is a 76-acre park in Syracuse, New York, United States, which is the second largest in the city after Burnet Park. It was purchased by the city in 1921 and has become a favorite wedding location in the Syracuse park system. It is located in Westcott, and borders the University and University Hill neighborhoods.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse
20 min walk • The Everson Museum of Art in Downtown Syracuse, New York is a major Central New York museum focusing on American art.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Rock club
The Westcott Theater, Syracuse
18 min walk • The Westcott Theater is a 700-person multi-purpose, cinema-style concert venue at 524 Westcott St in the Westcott neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, United States.
0.7 miE
43°2'11"N • 76°7'9"W
Westcott Community Center, Syracuse
19 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Event space
0.4 miN
Church
Grace Episcopal Church, Syracuse
10 min walk • Grace Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal parish in Syracuse, New York. The Gothic Revival building was designed by Horatio Nelson White and was built in 1876. It is located at 819 Madison Avenue near Syracuse University. On March 20, 1973, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miNW
Park
Forman Park, Syracuse
17 min walk • Forman Park, in Syracuse, New York, was first established on June 16, 1839 and was known as Forman Square. The main attraction is a bronze memorial of early civic leaders, Joshua Forman and Lewis H. Redfield.
1 miNW
43°2'52"N • 76°8'57"W
Onondaga Historical Association, Syracuse
26 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ranke Library?

Nearby attractions include Pi Chapter House of Psi Upsilon Fraternity, Syracuse (3 min walk), Walnut Park Historic District, Syracuse (4 min walk), Marshall Street, Syracuse (5 min walk), Syracuse University – Comstock Tract buildings, Syracuse (5 min walk).

How to get to Ranke Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ranke Library:

Bus

C19 • Lines: 188, 288, 388, 388X, 40, 46, 88 (25 min walk)
C20 • Lines: 136, 162, 182, 186, 240, 248, 286, 340, 362, 48, 682, 82, 88 (25 min walk)