Solvay in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Solar Salt
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 26, 2021
1. Solar Salt Marker
Turk's Island & Western
Coarse Salt companies est.
here by Erie Canal ca. 1850.
Major industry in Solvay
includes Solvay Process Co.Erected 2012 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 43° 3.857′ N, 76° 13.013′ W. Marker is in Solvay, New York, in Onondaga County. Marker is on Bridge Street (Route 297) 0.1 miles north of Milton Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syracuse NY 13209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); School House No. 2 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Great New York State Fair (approx. 0.4 miles away); Crucible Industries (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Solvay Process Company (approx. 0.7 miles away); James Geddes 1798
this page online
Regarding Solar Salt. The presence of brine springs in this area was a major factor in the history of the Syracuse area. Native Americans and colonists valued the salt for its preservative powers, and the Solvay Process uses brine to convert limestone to sodium carbonate.
Also see . . . Solvay Process Company. (Submitted on June 27, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 26, 2021
2. Solar Salt Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
