Businesses In Syracuse With Mold Can Count on SERVPRO

11/28/2020 (Permalink)

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Syracuse, NY roots go back to the 1600s when French missionaries arrived in the area seeking to work with local Indian tribes. The Onondaga Nation was part of the Iroquois Confederacy, and they invited the missionaries to come. Jesuit priests, coureurs des bois, and a group of soldiers then proceeded to plant a mission on the shore of Onondaga Lake. It was known as Sainte Marie among the Iroquois.

Trading Begins in the Area

Onondaga Lake is named after the historical site but was once known as Salt Lake due to the salty bring springs the Jesuit priests discovered. The Iroquois and French fur traders were establishing trade routes throughout New York. English and Dutch colonists were also involved in the trade. The English had a base in Albany and claimed the area as their own.

American Revolutionary War & the Iroquois

When the War of Independence hit America, the Iroquois, which were never centralized, split into different groups with divided loyalties.  Much of them would support the British, but two of the tribes supported the patriots.

Settlers Move-In

After the American Revolution, settlers began moving into western and central New York from the eastern portion. Settlers also began arriving from New England. Thus, began a series of land sales and treaties with the Native Americans in the area.

Commercial Salt Production

With the above came the Onondaga Salt Springs Reservation and commercial salt production. Salt production began in the 1700s and would be a profitable venue into the 1900s.  Tully, NY was home to halite salt beds, and that brine would flow along the shores of Onondaga Lake. This was the salty brine of Indian legend. The city developed so quickly because of the industry salt production brought to the area it would become known as “The Salt City.”

No Name – No Post Office

The area that is now Syracuse was originally a group of small villages and towns without a name. With no name, there could be no post office. Joshua Forman liked the name Corinth, but when the application for a post office was submitted in 1820, that name was already in use in New York. John Wilkinson, who applied, had read a description of Syracuse, Sicily, and found it similar to where he lived. Salt and freshwater flowing together in springs was the poetic comparison, and so he proposed the name to townsmen, and it was made official.

Solvay Process Company

In 1884, on the southwestern shore of Onondaga Lake, the Solvay Process Company was built. This little village would be named Solvay to honor Ernest Solvay, the inventor.  In 1861 he came up with the process to make soda ash. He would use the brine wells and limestone in the production of the soda ash. His process significantly improved the process that was currently in place. Allied Signal owned a large chemical industry complex for which the Syracuse Solvay plant was the incubator. Sadly, this led to Onodaga Lake becoming one of the top polluted lakes in the country.

An Industry Declines – Others Thrive

After the Civil War, the salt industry went downhill. At the same time, other manufacturing industries begin to thrive. Between the years of the late 1800s into the 1900s, the area would see the following established:

• Franklin Automobile Company
• Century Motor Vehicle Company
• Smith Corona Company
• Craftsman Workshops
• Gustav Stickley’s Handmade Furniture Empire 

Medicine & Education Comes to the Syracuse

In 1834, the Geneva Medical College was founded, and today is known as Upstate Medical University. Syracuse University was built in 1870 and was coeducational, which was rare during that time. While the ratio of men to women was pretty much, even women were the majority in The College of Fine Arts while men predominated the College of Law and the College of Medicine.

More Industrial Expansion Comes with World War II

The main expansion of industry that came with World War II included:

• Fasteners
• Custom machining
• Specialty Steel

When the war was over, General Motors and Chrysler both had major operations here. Other industries in the area were Crouse-Hinds, Carrier Corporation, and General Electric.

Industry Begins to Decline

As industry restructured across America in the 1970s, it started to have problems in Syracuse as well. Small businesses struggled to stay afloat, and many failed. Unemployment rose, and several major industries moved their operations outside of New York. The population declined in the 1950s but has remained stable since that time.

Crossroads Then & Now

Today Syracuse is a thriving city with over 145,000 people in residence. It is home to several convention sites, and for the last two centuries, the city has been a crossroad for travelers. It once connected the Erie canal and the various branches and then the railroads of the day. Today it is still a primary connection for Interstates 81 and 90.

SERVPRO is Proud to Provide Commercial Mold Damage Mitigation

When a business ends up with a mold problem, especially an eatery, it can meet downtown. This means a loss of revenue for the business in the short term and potential loss of customers in the long run. SERVPRO can provide mold removal to Syracuse businesses that is efficient and fast. We do everything we can, including working with your insurance and schedule, to prevent your company from staying closed longer than necessary. Our technicians are experts at:

• Mold containment
• Mold removal
• Addressing the source of the moisture
• Restoring impacted structural elements
• Cleaning content
• Proper disposal of material not salvageable
• Sanitizing and the use of antimicrobials
• Following federal and local protocols
• Deodorizing if needed

We can trace the source of the problem, locate hidden mold or moisture, and clean your facility. Our training includes:

• Applied Microbial Remediation Specialist
• Water Damage Restoration Technician
• Applied Structural Drying Technician
• Odor Control Technician
• Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician

If your business needs commercial mold damage assistance, contact SERVPRO of East Onondaga County at (315) 446-8776.