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Pathfinder’s 2nd Syracuse branch is in former Hanford House

Oswego–based Pathfinder Bank (Nasdaq: PBHC) on Nov. 14 started operations at this branch office at 506 W. Onondaga St. in Syracuse. It’s the bank’s second branch in Syracuse and fourth in Onondaga County. The office occupies the renovated George C. Hanford House, a structure built in the early 20th century for George C. Hanford, founder of G. C. Hanford Manufacturing Co. (now Hanford Pharmaceuticals). (ERIC REINHARDT / CNYBJ)

SYRACUSE — The second Syracuse branch office for Oswego–based Pathfinder Bank is operating in a renovated structure that was originally built in the early 1900s. The branch at 506 W. Onondaga St. in Syracuse represents Pathfinder’s fourth banking office in Onondaga County. It started operations on Nov. 14. The new branch is repurposed from the […]

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SYRACUSE — The second Syracuse branch office for Oswego–based Pathfinder Bank is operating in a renovated structure that was originally built in the early 1900s.

The branch at 506 W. Onondaga St. in Syracuse represents Pathfinder’s fourth banking office in Onondaga County. It started operations on Nov. 14.

The new branch is repurposed from the George C. Hanford House, per a Nov. 2 announcement from VIP Structures, which managed construction on the property. It was built in the early part of the 20th century for George C. Hanford, founder of G. C. Hanford Manufacturing Co. (now Hanford Pharmaceuticals).

Construction work on interior and exterior renovations began in 2020. The building still has a lot of its original features along with restored stained-glass windows and a central staircase that leads up to three private offices and a large conference room, Pathfinder Bank said.

The new office offers personal and business-banking services including loans, mortgages, and investment planning. It also has drive-thru service and a drive-up ATM.

“As our commitment to Onondaga County continues to grow, so does the communities’ support of our presence,” James Dowd, president and CEO of Pathfinder Bank, said. “When choosing this location, we recognized the need to provide our customers with more convenience and enhance our accessibility to an otherwise underbanked neighborhood. We look forward to being a more visible and vital part of the communities that we serve.”

Pathfinder Bank hired six new employees for this location, including Shynique Gainey as assistant VP, branch manager.

Pathfinder Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank headquartered in Oswego and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC). It has 11 offices located in its market areas, which includes Oswego and Onondaga counties.

Eric Reinhardt