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La Casita Cultural Center

2011 establishments in New York (state)Buildings and structures in Syracuse, New YorkHispanic and Latino American culture in New York (state)Syracuse University

La Casita Cultural Center is a cultural center affiliated with Syracuse University. Located in the Near Westside neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, the center focuses on programs and research that highlight the experiences of Latino communities in Central New York.

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La Casita Cultural Center
Otisco Street, City of Syracuse

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