Utica, NY - A Brief History (New York State)

From when it was a settlement along the Mohawk River to its growth as an industrial powerhouse, the story of Utica, NY is unique and deserves to be told. I tried to cover its history in under 10 minutes and hope you enjoy! #history #AI #localNYhistory
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[@libertarian4323]

Born and raised just outside of Utica (near the Seneca Turnpike!). Left long ago after finishing college. I'm not sure Utica can recover in a state with such high taxation/regulation. The good jobs just aren't there, so folks who have an education/skills often move to states with a more business friendly environment and more jobs.

[@davidmarks5400]

Yup, same here.I left for the same reasons. I remember in the 60's into the 70's when most of the industry left Utica .

[@jimdep6542]

Sad but true. Given the great history Utica once had, it really bugs me that politicians and their bogus self serving policies have ruined this place. It's going to take a major political overhaul to turn things around.

[@johnconnery1939]

Never quit. Utica will rise again

[@BlazedBob]

If they start voting republican sure but that aint happening.. The place is a haven for criminals and ghosts" undocumented persons". Grew up and spend most of my life there.... its gotten so bad. Not just the crime but the mentality.

[@jimdep6542]

It needs a swift change of direction, that's for sure.

[@davidmarks5400]

The state taxation caused most of the industry to flee Utica in the 60's and 70's. If that doesn't change,Utica will probably not rise again.

[@jimdep6542]

@@davidmarks5400 Good point. It needs to rise again because look at the alternative. It isn't pretty, which is a shame because it used to be.

[@4LibertyinNY]

Been hearing that for years

[@Benjamin-ek4iu]

The farms of Utica is where it’s at. Beautiful roads out there.

[@cehayes74]

Born in Chicago & raised in both places !!! Will always hold Utica close to my heart ♥️, loved living here back in the 1980’s !!!

[@LocalNYhistory]

That is so cool! I grew up in Rome in the 90s but was in Utica all the time. I have only been to Chicago once though. Cheers

[@221BCB]

Being 80 yrs old myself I love history. Keep up the good work young man.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Respect! Thank you very much for watching

[@pookaill]

@BuffaloHarry719 leave NY while you can

[@BenTheRules]

Love this video! Keep up the great work, you got a new subscriber :)

[@mirekbns]

New York is a beautiful state. I've seen a lot but there's a ton more. Thank you for the video!

[@LocalNYhistory]

It really is! Thanks

[@jn7420]

Believe it or not, upstate NY is very friendly, nothing like NYC.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Very true but I have found lots of kindness downstate as well, you just have to dig a little for it. Thanks for watching!

[@mrs.walton9251]

NYC have nice people better than GA..the entire state has free spirit people I'm from Rochester NY

[@bradbennett3353]

Great job , very informative !!!

[@humbughumbughumbug]

Too bad they destroyed themselves with that downtown hospital boondoggle! 😂

[@jimdep6542]

Very true. Right over an historical tow path too.....

[@4LibertyinNY]

What a mess

[@dhruv9674]

Do New Hartford and other surrounding towns

[@jimdep6542]

Norwich would be great too.

[@CanjoDan69]

Thank you... very insightful... formerly from Canajoharie back in the 60's - I still see a lot of potential ahead for this city.

[@mustlovepretzels]

Sentient History: thanks for posting. Saw Joe Bonamassa at Bethel Woods August 13th. Great show, lovely venue. Joe announced from the stage he was born and bred in Utica. Cheers!🥨

[@jimdep6542]

I didn't know that ! Very cool.

[@pookaill]

@jimdep6542 I had a boss who did carpet, and he said he did Joe's mother's house. During the installation of the carpet, he could hear a kid (who must've had the day off) ripping on guitar.

[@paul.23]

Just found your channel subbed and notis on also Utica Cutlery … my grands lived in the U visited annually in the before times

[@JRBENN]

Great job. Since you're in the area, please cover the Mohawk Valley (Ilion, Frankfort, Herkimer, etc.)

[@trainchef7870]

Great hockey town!!!

[@user-gf3lw5pi4t]

Great job!

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thanks!

[@trainchef7870]

Love it! Have lots of family and history from there.

[@gregnichols4683]

Well done!

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you!

[@ebenezerstooge]

Their steamed hams are great 😂

[@gmhelwig]

F. W. Woolworth's

[@ron02simpson]

This is very well done. We know Utica because both our daughters, Southern girls, married Utica boys. Thank you.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you!

[@craighandzel6936]

I enjoyed your educational view. Good work.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you!

[@grahamfrench329]

I found that very interesting. Well done.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Many thanks!

[@markedward1137]

Utica Coffee Roasting Co. is here!

[@Davejay007]

Well done ! 8:22

[@muzzledwon1845]

If the codes department did their job, the city would be beautiful. I don't live there anymore but years ago I hung out with some of those guys while they were working at a coffee shop half the day

[@LocalNYhistory]

Same - I moved away a decade ago and live downstate now

[@welterskelter]

Fantastic video my man. May I ask which software you used?

[@LocalNYhistory]

Of course: Google sheets for researching/writing, Midjourney for AI images, Blender for 3d maps, and Final Cut Pro for editing. Thanks for watching!

[@drew7257]

Clinton, NY had a railed trolley that ran from Utica.

[@OutlawCamper]

Don't forget, Billy the Kid was born in Utica. Look it up if you don't believe me. Great video, you got my sub. Born here, got away several times, and ended up back.

[@jimdep6542]

I didn't know that either ........wow !

[@LocalNYhistory]

Yes! Thanks for watching

[@teamrasputin]

Wicked video this

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you

[@David-mb7zn]

Any chance you would be doing something on my hometown of Amsterdam?

[@LocalNYhistory]

I think I will! Thanks for the idea

[@user-lu8co1oz3q]

Man i forgot about Utica Club.. is that brew still brewing?

[@pookaill]

Yes

[@suzettebecker3581]

How’s the rent prices

[@jimdep6542]

A great book that got me interested in Utica's history during the 1880's is called "Clear the Tracks", published in 1943 about the life of Utica & Black River RR engineer, Joe Bromely, who grew up in Utica and started working at age 16 in the Utica rail yards in the year 1880. It's funny, sometimes sad , exciting , detail oriented and historically accurate. You'll hear about Schuyler Street mentioned a lot and for good reason. Names were NOT changed to protect the innocent. Even if you've never been to Utica, after reading the book you might feel like you know some people who lived there long ago. Clear the Tracks is one of my top 2 all time "feel good" books.

[@LocalNYhistory]

I am going to get this book, thanks for the recommendation!

[@jimdep6542]

@@LocalNYhistory Good, glad to hear that. I have a link to a Utica phone book directory from 1883 . Not only does it show the names and addresses, but also shows what their profession was and sometimes their employers. I looked up several people mentioned in the book, including Joe Bromley and sure enough , they were all listed along with the streets they lived on. Many of the railroad employees, which there were many, lived very close to the railyard, on streets like Washington St, Water St, etc and many of those homes .....and even streets aren't there anymore., but you'll see them on old maps from that time period. If you don't mind, get back to me with a message here after you have a chance to read it. It would be fun to brainstorm some of the events, people, locations and landmarks.

[@SupaFly10579]

There's just something about Utica.

[@LocalNYhistory]

There sure is!

[@karlclintsman2950]

Sadly, the observer dispatch has been dead for years.

[@BlazedBob]

Only "spectacular" parts of utica was the zoo, parkway, baseball field, aud and downtown. Oh yeah and O'scugnizzo pizzeria. At least in my lifetime. Wish i got to see it long ago in person.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Same!

[@1stBelieveinu2]

@1:22 How did the king of england grant land to europeans who “came over” from their land? Seriously

[@VintageGangstaK]

I've Seen This Town Once Or Twice

[@LocalNYhistory]

And will there be a thrice?

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Give me an ice cold UC!!

[@kracka18]

UC for me!!!! I ❤Utica

[@LocalNYhistory]

Haha same

[@annamassey396]

Born and raised there on the Westside. Mathew Ave. Anyway, left for college and never went back. Way back in 1988..not the same place. Nothing really there anymore. But drugs

[@LocalNYhistory]

Haha! I went to school there and lived there for a bit after but still visit from time to time

[@vagabondabbie]

I grew up there. It's still corruption and they have the was to enforce laws

[@pookaill]

Idk how you can talk about Utica history and not talk about the mob and the political power they had in the city

[@user-lu8co1oz3q]

My dad Frank S Picente was no doubt in my mind a mobster..

[@user-lu8co1oz3q]

And yes Anthony is my cousin...

[@user-nd5ud7bh3j]

"Anti slavery movements in the area" ok buddy. Where did all the nice thoughtful people go? Their ancestors must have moved elsewhere because the population now is extremely rude and snobby

[@LocalNYhistory]

You think so? I didn't get that feeling when I lived there

[@user-nd5ud7bh3j]

Horrible place. People are rude and stuck up. Very standoffish. I'm sure there are nice people. But I cant stand that area.

[@DenLov315]

Govno..