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Syracuse >
Split Rock Quarry
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An abandoned quarry with a history like no other. The only remnants today include the stone rock crusher, and various structural elements of a place once known to all as “The Rock.” It is a wonderful place to explore, walk, hike, off-road, and relax—enjoy the tranquil mix of unparalleled history and nature (and hopefully, the hauntings!)
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Type: Outdoors
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
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Address
Syracuse, New York
United States
Owner: New York State (Department of Environmental Conservation)
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Rock crusher (main attraction)
Catwalks in the rock crusher
Collapsed tunnels
Structural remnants
Abandoned truck
Drain(s)
~5 miles of hiking/ATV/snowmobile trails
Hauntings
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Split Rock Quarry is a historic site. The fences aren't there to keep you out, rather, to protect you from falling down the cliffs. The entire place is wide open and completely accessible. Posted signs denote private property bordering the quarry; if you take notice of them while hiking, you should be fine. Shotgun shells have been seen all over the area, so beware. Look out for ATVs as well.
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flashlight
long pants / sleeves
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Camera, rope (if you wish to venture into the catwalks), gloves and head protection wouldn't hurt in the rock crusher.
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July 2, 1918
EXPLOSION AND FIRE
IN SPLIT ROCK PLANT
KILLS 50, INJURES 45
Terrific Blast in T.N.T. Plant of Semet-Solvay Company Sends
Many Victims to Hospitals and Morgue - List of Dead and
Hurt May be Increased When Final Tally Is Made Today -
Flames Shoot High in Air and Intense Heat,
Noxious Gases and Poisonous Smoke Hamper
Work of Firemen and Rescuers.
*This was the heading of the Post-Standard's 16,500 special edition papers printed just an hour after the explosion.*
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It will remain a historic site.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
tribeachpunk on 1/27/2011 9:40 PM.
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on Jan 27 11 at 21:40, tribeachpunk validated this location
on Jan 27 11 at 18:26, vwtype3guy changed the following: Media Coverage
on Jan 26 11 at 7:13, Steed validated this location
on Jan 26 11 at 6:23, vwtype3guy made this location public
on Jan 26 11 at 6:23, vwtype3guy made this location available
on Jan 26 11 at 6:22, vwtype3guy changed the following: Province / State (please use full name)
on Nov 6 10 at 3:44, Emperor Wang validated this location
on Sep 21 10 at 23:33, Emperor Wang added this location to the delete queue
on Sep 1 06 at 5:20, vwtype3guy changed the following: Owner
on Sep 1 06 at 5:06, vwtype3guy updated gallery First Visit
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