A directory listing residential and commercial telephone subscribers within a specific geographic area of central New York, arranged alphabetically by name and address. This resource, formerly a printed publication, served as a primary means of locating individuals and businesses within the Syracuse metropolitan region. Its usage allowed for efficient lookups of contact information prior to the widespread adoption of digital search engines.
These directories provided significant utility for marketing, sales, and general communication. Businesses used them to generate leads and target local customers. Individuals relied on them for finding services, connecting with neighbors, and verifying addresses. The historical context reveals a reliance on a physical, localized information system now largely supplanted by internet-based search and mobile applications.
