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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[@funwiththeguitar3328]

Wow... very nice video. Very informative and creative. I also attended Mohawk Valley CC in the 80s. Flunked out though....Lol... Went back to NYC afterwards. I had fun times in Utica.❤

[@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

[@railroadingrambler218]

Very nicely done, A+!

[@seanabbins5481]

I visited Utica for the first time about a month ago. It was visually stunning. Absolutely beautiful. Lots of nice architecture of different styles and functions. The city is laid out in a way that is easy to navigate and see stuff.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you for sharing! Cheers

[@chrishackett554]

My parents emigrated from Europe in the 50s and 60s and ended up meeting at the Star Bakery where my mother worked. Grandparents worked at Mele and Utica Club. Still some of the best food in the USA can be found in the Mohawk Valley.

[@jamescummings6703]

I left Utica close to 30 years ago. It's decline is heartbreaking. I miss it for what it was, and hate it for what it's become.

[@WorldwideDarts]

It's improved a lot in the past 4 years

[@ricabel321]

@@WorldwideDarts As compared to what? 5 years ago?

[@jamescummings6703]

@@WorldwideDarts No it hasn't. My family still lives there so I go visit and it's only getting worse.

[@WorldwideDarts]

@@jamescummings6703 The crime isn't that bad. We now have the Utica Comets hockey team. The Rec-Center has been upgraded to include a new disc golf course, new pickleball court, skating rink, etc... There are two new skateparks on each side of town as well. Of course covid kind of put the hurts on things and the overall economy sucks because of these clowns in the white house but overall it's definitely not getting worse in Utica. It's the opposite. It's improving

[@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

[@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.

[@brianhomka290]

Thanks to decades of Democrat rule. My father owned a very successful local banquet restaurant. Company Christmas parties composed a big part of the business. They usually involved sit down dinners and an open bar. Christmas parties are a thing of the past...but...so are the companies! GE, Westinghouse, Chicago Pneumatic, Bendix, Kellsey Hayes...ALL GONE! All provided jobs that could sustain a family.

[@trainchef7870]

Great hockey town!!!

[@JRBENN]

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

[@ron02simpson]

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

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you!

[@Tiebor12]

at one time the average worker couldn't afford a house min the Corn Hill area ,Corn Hill was described as one of the most beautiful places in upstate ny to live in. Lots of money was invested in that area. Most of the rich families who lived there had streets named after them,

[@LocalNYhistory]

Interesting!

[@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.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@DronBeeNC51]

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

[@Topsy6892]

Utica is so beautiful ❤

[@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

[@trainchef7870]

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

[@BenTheRules]

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

[@paulthagoras]

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

[@bradbennett3353]

Great job , very informative !!!

[@ebenezerstooge]

Their steamed hams are great 😂

[@constancedenchy9801]

You didn't mention Munson Williams Proctor Musuem and the Art School which is part of Pratt

[@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

[@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

[@Person-mh6xq]

You can't generalize ANY city! Good and bad people everywhere.

[@grahamfrench329]

I found that very interesting. Well done.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Many thanks!

[@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.

[@chrishackett554]

Also a light rail from Utica to Clayton, NY where all the downstate folks went for the resorts.

[@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

[@chrishackett554]

The hospital has been a financial net positive for downtown economics SINCE opening. Who wanted to see nothing but old dilapidated and abandoned buildings with zero hope of rehab. The Columbia was abandoned with roof caving in and the Seakans hadn’t sold a TV in their abandoned building since the eighties. The boondoggle has been what was and is going to happen with the old hospital complexes, that we can definitely be in agreement to. Try renting a loft apartment in downtown area now 3k-5k. I’d suggest having lunch at The Brooklyn Pickle. Slowly but surely things along Genesee St. are getting there near the old YMCA, now the Veterans Center.

[@markedward1137]

Utica Coffee Roasting Co. is here!

[@Mikell-h2c]

Great job!

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thanks!

[@dhruv9674]

Do New Hartford and other surrounding towns

[@jimdep6542]

Norwich would be great too.

[@jaredrace4599]

Whitesboro>New Hartford. Eff the Spartans go warriors !!!!

[@Marliza-q3j]

Am here because of Sofronio Vasquez.🎉❤ the Grand Winner of The Voice of USA❤

[@craighandzel6936]

I enjoyed your educational view. Good work.

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you!

[@MarkChambers-y3c]

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

[@pookaill]

Yes

[@chrishackett554]

Yes and besides all the Saranac products they actually brew beer for many other national brands and some microbrews.

[@Davejay007]

Well done ! 8:22

[@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

[@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

[@ajmtravel4856]

Good report. ... Well done.

[@TheArKtec]

Great Video.

[@David-mb7zn]

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

[@LocalNYhistory]

I think I will! Thanks for the idea

[@chrishackett554]

Classic upstate city born on the banks of the canal.

[@NickDanger87]

Well done!

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you!

[@DaveTestaSC]

And we shall! Thanks for your videos! Are you still around here?

[@LocalNYhistory]

I visit pretty much monthly but live downstate. Thanks for watching!

[@DaveTestaSC]

@@LocalNYhistory Absolutely! The only upstate NY Starcraft commentator here :D

[@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.

[@teamrasputin]

Wicked video this

[@LocalNYhistory]

Thank you

[@Tiebor12]

so did anyone make that advertised video of the Battle of Oriskany or not???

[@LocalNYhistory]

Yes - here is the link to it kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp6ndZZrhJiIZpI&lc=UgwfX-tU_UaDzW6HWNx4AaABAg

[@Tiebor12]

@@LocalNYhistory not funny had nothing to do with Oriskany

[@suzettebecker3581]

How’s the rent prices

[@1stBelieveinu2]

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

[@bluephoenix1652]

I came here because of Sofronio from the Voice. ^^

[@vancegilmore245]

I once lived there, on White's Place.

[@SupaFly10579]

There's just something about Utica.

[@LocalNYhistory]

There sure is!

[@kracka18]

UC for me!!!! I ❤Utica

[@LocalNYhistory]

Haha same

[@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!

[@gmhelwig]

F. W. Woolworth's

[@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

[@Ronchard-g7t]

Sofronio Vasquez Grand finalist in THE VOICE USA 2024 is fron UTICA NEW YORK.

[@Chrisgamingyt1234]

Utica

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Give me an ice cold UC!!

[@QuartzMatrixed]

"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

[@pookaill]

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

[@MarkChambers-y3c]

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

[@MarkChambers-y3c]

And yes Anthony is my cousin...

[@karlclintsman2950]

Sadly, the observer dispatch has been dead for years.

[@LocalNYhistory]

I assume you mean metaphorically? It's still going as the Utica Observer Dispatch

[@vagabondabbie]

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

[@oldyeller6518]

How do you talk about Utica New York and not mention the enormous impact the Italians made on this city ????? Good grief man, Utica is synonymous with Italians

[@LocalNYhistory]

I mentioned the mafia, didn't I?

[@QuartzMatrixed]

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

[@Person-mh6xq]

Aren't you a fun person. To generalize like you did is just absurd.

[@chasegordonn]

It is really cool that Tiffany Pollard is from here!

[@DenLov315]

Govno..