Marshall Street

Marshall Street, or "M" Street, is a street in the University Hill neighborhood in Syracuse, New York, adjacent to Syracuse University. Marshall Street often refer to the commercial area including and surrounding the 100 Block of Marshall Street. This area primarily functions as an off-campus commercial area for college students. Marshall Street is home to popular student bars including Faegan's Pub, Harry's Bar, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar, Chuck's Cafe and DJ's on the Hill.

History

Marshall Street is believed to be named for Louis Marshall (1856–1929), a Syracuse native and corporate and constitutional lawyer, who also helped found the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The 100 block of Marshall Street received the honorary name Louis Marshall Way in 2006. Historians are unsure if the street originally honored Louis Marshall, who only reached prominence after the turn of the twentieth century.^[1][2][3] The Marshall Square Mall is also located adjacent to Marshall Street.^[4][5] The area is promoted by the Crouse-Marshall Business Association. Marshall Street has been renovated many times over the years.^[6][7]

Stores

Shops on Marshall Street include Manny's, Jimmy Johns, The Pita Pit, Insomnia Cookies, Shirt World, Chipotle Mexican Grill, King David's, Panda West, Some Girls Boutique, Blue Monkey Cafe, Acropolis Pizza, Halo Tattoos, J Michael Shoes, and Starbucks.^[8]

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