Oswego, New York

Oswego is a city on southern Lake Ontario in New York State. Incorporated as a city in 1848, Oswego currently has an estimated population of around 17,700. Oswego's rich history is reflected in its many historic buildings, including the Oswego Armory, Oswego Public Library, and the Richardson Bates House. The John D. Murray Firefighters Museum and the Safe Haven Museum preserve and honor important aspects of Oswego's past. Fort Ontario, a Revolutionary War-era fortification, has been restored and is maintained as a living history museum.

With the end of British occupation following the War of 1812, and the opening of the Oswego Canal link to the Erie Canal in 1829, the town began to develop into a mercantile and transportation center, with a working port and several active railway lines. The Oswego Starch Company was formed to produce cornstarch in 1848, and was absorbed by the National Starch Company in 1900. An 1866 business directory suggests the variety of trades practiced in the city, listing lumber yards, carriage and harness makers, a box factory, ornamental iron works, milliners, no fewer than 7 shoemakers, even an interior decorator and a practicing clairvoyant. Other manufacturers operating in turn-of-the-century Oswego include the Kingsford Foundry and Machine Works and Oswego Shade Cloth Company. The Oswego State Teachers College was founded in 1861 and has been part of the State University of New York system since 1948. Like many northern cities, Oswego has experienced a decline in industry in the 20th century, with retail, restaurant, education and service jobs becoming more important to the local economy. Tourism has also been a focus, with events such as the Great Pumpkin Festival and Harborfest helping to draw visitors to the city.

Oswego's industrial past and restoration of historic structures make asbestos exposure a concern for workers. We have identified numerous jobsites in Oswego where asbestos exposure has occurred. Mesothelioma clinics in and around Oswego are listed at the bottom of this page. If you have been exposed to asbestos in Oswego, you may benefit by seeking counsel from an asbestos attorney.

Large Jobsites in Oswego where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Oswego where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Oswego where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Oswego, NY have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Oswego, NY

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Oswego, NY. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.