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Utica, Rome & Mohawk Valley History
Explore Greater Utica Magazine covers showcasing Utica NY history, Rome NY history, and stories from across the Mohawk Valley, including Oneida County history and Herkimer County history. This archive highlights the people, businesses, events, and industries that shaped our region’s rich history and community.
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Greater Utica Magazine Cover – July 2019 – Theodore S. Faxton Utica NY – Railroad & Telegraph Pioneer
Discover Theodore S Faxton Utica NY, railroad and telegraph pioneer who helped shape Utica’s growth, featured in Greater Utica Magazine July 2019.
Jul 1, 2019
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – June 2019 – John Butterfield Utica NY – Founder of American Express
Learn about John Butterfield Utica NY, founder of American Express and pioneer of the Overland Mail route, featured in Greater Utica Magazine June 2019.
Jun 1, 2019
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – May 2019 – Soldiers and Sailors Monument Utica NY – Oneida Square History
Learn the history of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Utica NY, a Civil War memorial in Oneida Square honoring local soldiers since 1891.
May 1, 2019
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – April 2019 – George Burns Utica NY – Baseball’s “Giant in the Grandstand”
Discover George Burns Utica NY, MLB player and 1921 World Series champion with the New York Giants, featured in Greater Utica Magazine April 2019.
Apr 1, 2019
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – March 2019 – Savage Arms Utica NY – Made in Utica Since 1894
Explore the history of Savage Arms Utica NY, founded in 1894 and known for its rifles and major role in WWI and WWII manufacturing.
Mar 1, 2019
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – February 2019 – Abolitionism in Utica NY – A Path to Freedom
Explore abolitionism in Utica NY, including the 1835 riot, Oneida Institute, and Underground Railroad history featured in Greater Utica Magazine February 2019.
Feb 1, 2019
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – January 2019 – Oneida County NY History – The Birth of America’s County
Learn the history of Oneida County NY, formed in 1798 and known as America’s County for its role in the Erie Canal, industry, and early U.S. history.
Jan 1, 2019
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – December 2018 – Woolworth’s Utica NY – A Historic Look at the Five and Dime That Shaped Downtown
Explore Woolworths Utica NY history, from its first 1879 five-and-dime store on Bleecker Street to its lasting impact on downtown retail.
Dec 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – November 2018 – Munson Family Utica NY – A Historic Look at Art, Industry, and Legacy
Explore Munson family Utica NY history, from Alfred Munson’s industrial success to Helen Munson Williams’ lasting impact on art and culture.
Nov 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – October 2018 – St. John’s Church Utica NY – A Historic Look at One of New York’s Oldest Catholic Parishes
Explore St Johns Church Utica NY history, from its 1819 founding by Erie Canal immigrants to its iconic 1869 Gothic Revival structure in downtown Utica.
Oct 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – September 2018 – Riverside Mall Utica NY – A Historic Look at Utica’s Premier Shopping Destination
Explore Riverside Mall Utica NY history, from its 1974 opening as a major shopping destination to its role as a social hub before closing in 1998.
Sep 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – August 2018 – Trenton Falls Trenton NY – A Historic Look at One of New York’s Natural Wonders
Explore Trenton Falls Trenton NY history, from its discovery in 1805 to its rise as a world-famous tourist destination and later hydroelectric site.
Aug 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – July 2018 – Savings Bank of Utica Utica NY – A Historic Look at the Bank with the Gold Dome
Explore Savings Bank of Utica Utica NY history, from its Erie Canal roots to its iconic gold dome and role in downtown Utica’s financial growth.
Jul 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – June 2018 – Griffiss Air Force Base Rome NY – A Historic Look at a Cold War Military Powerhouse
The June 2018 cover of Greater Utica Magazine explores the history of Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome NY, a site that played a vital role in both World War II and the Cold War. Established in 1942 as the Rome Air Depot, Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome NY began as a key aircraft maintenance and supply hub supporting wartime operations. In the decades that followed, Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome NY evolved into a major Strategic Air Command installation, hosting B-52 bombers
Jun 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – May 2018 – Masonic Care Community Utica NY – A Historic Look at Compassionate Care and Community Legacy
Explore the Masonic Care Community Utica NY history, from its 19th-century charitable roots to a modern healthcare system serving the Mohawk Valley.
May 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – April 2018 – Utica NY Centennial – A Historic Look Back at 100 Years of Growth and Celebration
Discover the Utica NY Centennial of 1932, a celebration of 100 years of growth, resilience, and history in the heart of the Mohawk Valley.
Apr 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – March 2018 – Summit Park in Oriskany NY – A Historic Look Back at Utica’s Trolley Amusement Park
Explore Summit Park Oriskany NY history, a former trolley amusement park that brought entertainment and community to the Utica area from 1897 to 1926.
Mar 31, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – February 2018 – The Lost Village Beneath Delta Lake in Rome NY – A Historic Look Beneath the Surface
Discover the village beneath Delta Lake Rome NY, a hidden community submerged during the creation of Delta Reservoir and preserved in local history.
Feb 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – January 2018 – 100 Years of Hockey History in Utica NY, Clinton NY & Hamilton College
Explore Utica NY hockey history, from Hamilton College and the Clinton Comets to the Utica Comets, celebrating 100 years of hockey in the Mohawk Valley.
Jan 1, 2018
Greater Utica Magazine Cover – December 2017 – The Boston Store in Utica NY & Rome NY – A Historic Look Back at a Downtown Retail Icon
Explore the Boston Store Utica NY history, a downtown department store that defined shopping, holiday traditions, and retail culture in the Mohawk Valley.
Dec 1, 2017
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