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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.
Brad Velardi
Jan 1, 20191 min read


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.
Dominick Velardi
Dec 1, 20181 min read


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.
Dominick Velardi
Nov 1, 20181 min read


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.
Dominick Velardi
Oct 1, 20181 min read


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.
Dominick Velardi
Sep 1, 20181 min read


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.
Brad Velardi
Jul 1, 20181 min read


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
Brad Velardi
Jun 1, 20181 min read


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.
Brad Velardi
Apr 1, 20181 min read


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.
Dominick Velardi
Mar 31, 20181 min read


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.
Brad Velardi
Feb 1, 20181 min read


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.
Brad Velardi
Jan 1, 20181 min read


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.
Dominick Velardi
Dec 1, 20171 min read


Greater Utica Magazine Cover – November 2017 – The Erie Canal in Utica and Rome NY – A Historic Look at 200 Years of Canal History
Discover the Erie Canal Utica and Rome NY history, a 200-year legacy that transformed transportation, commerce, and growth across the Mohawk Valley.
Brad Velardi
Nov 1, 20171 min read


Greater Utica Magazine Cover – October 2017 – Chancellor and Steuben Parks in Utica NY – A Historic Look at Utica’s First Public Parks
Explore Chancellor and Steuben Parks Utica NY, two of the city’s earliest public parks that helped shape community life and green space development in historic Utica.
Dominick Velardi
Oct 1, 20171 min read


Greater Utica Magazine Cover – September 2017 – T.R. Proctor High School in Utica NY – A Historic Look at a Cornerstone of Utica Education
Explore the history of T R Proctor High School Utica NY, a cornerstone of education in the Utica City School District with roots dating back to the 1930s.
Brad Velardi
Sep 1, 20171 min read


Greater Utica Magazine Cover – August 2017 – The Battle of Oriskany in Oriskany NY – A Historic Look Back at a Revolutionary War Turning Point
Explore the Battle of Oriskany Oriskany NY, a pivotal Revolutionary War battle in the Mohawk Valley that shaped local and national history during the Saratoga campaign.
Dominick Velardi
Aug 1, 20171 min read


Greater Utica Magazine Cover – July 2017 – Sangertown Square in New Hartford NY – A Nostalgic Look Back at a Mohawk Valley Shopping Landmark
Explore Sangertown Square New Hartford NY, a longtime Mohawk Valley shopping destination that has served the Utica area since 1980 as a retail and community hub.
Dominick Velardi
Jul 1, 20171 min read


Greater Utica Magazine Cover – June 2017 – The Magnificent Yankees Drum Corps in Utica NY – A Historic Look Back at a Local Music Legacy
Magnificent Yankees Drum Corps performing in Utica NY featured on Greater Utica Magazine June 2017 cover highlighting local music history
Brad Velardi
Jun 1, 20171 min read
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