Greater Utica Magazine Cover – July 2018 – Savings Bank of Utica Utica NY – A Historic Look at the Bank with the Gold Dome

The July 2018 cover of Greater Utica Magazine highlights the history of the Savings Bank of Utica in Utica NY, one of the city’s most recognizable and historic financial institutions. Known for its iconic 23-karat gold dome on Genesee Street, the Savings Bank of Utica in Utica NY traces its roots back to the early 19th century.

Founded in 1839 by Nicholas and John Devereux, the Savings Bank of Utica in Utica NY grew from humble beginnings as a secure place for Irish Erie Canal laborers to store their earnings. What started as a simple strongbox service quickly evolved into a cornerstone of financial stability and growth in the Mohawk Valley.

Over the decades, the Savings Bank of Utica in Utica NY became a symbol of trust, prosperity, and architectural beauty, with its grand building and gold dome standing as a lasting landmark in downtown Utica.