Between 1861-1905 many famous names visited the Syracuse area making historic speeches or performing on stage. Here's ten names with dates and locations for your enjoyment.....
Feb 18, 1861 Abraham Lincoln - spoke in Vanderbilt Square in downtown Syracuse
Oct 16, 1869 Charles Dickens- Recited his readings at the Wieting Opera House
Dec 6, 1871 Mark Twain- Wieting Opera House
Jan 16, 1879 "Buffalo Bill' Cody- Wieting Opera House (again Feb 12, 1881)
July 24, 1881 P.T. Barnum- Brought his "Greatest Show on Earth" to Syracuse
Sept 4-9, 1888 John L. Sullivan (World Boxing Champion) Jacob Opera House
Jan 14, 1890 John Phillip Sousa Orchestra- Wieting Opera House (first of many)
Aug 5, 1895 "Buffalo Bill's" Wild West Show with Annie Oakley at Kirk Park
Nov 5, 1902 Eddie Foy and the Seven Little Foys - Wieting Opera House
Dec 19-21, 1905 Will Rogers - Vaudeville Act at Keiths Grand Theater
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