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

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  • 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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  • @Benjamin-ek4iu
    @Benjamin-ek4iu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

  • @libertarian4323
    @libertarian4323 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @davidmarks5400 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @jimdep6542 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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.

  • @ajmtravel4856
    @ajmtravel4856 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good report. ... Well done.

  • @humbughumbughumbug
    @humbughumbughumbug ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @jimdep6542
      @jimdep6542 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @4LibertyinNY
      @4LibertyinNY 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What a mess

  • @jn7420
    @jn7420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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
      @mrs.walton9251 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @Person-mh6xq
      @Person-mh6xq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ebenezerstooge
    @ebenezerstooge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Their steamed hams are great 😂

  • @constancedenchy9801
    @constancedenchy9801 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

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

  • @dhruv9674
    @dhruv9674 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do New Hartford and other surrounding towns

    • @jimdep6542
      @jimdep6542 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Norwich would be great too.

    • @jaredrace4599
      @jaredrace4599 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @trainchef7870
    @trainchef7870 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great hockey town!!!

  • @Tiebor12
    @Tiebor12 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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,

  • @gmhelwig
    @gmhelwig ปีที่แล้ว +2

    F. W. Woolworth's

  • @cehayes74
    @cehayes74 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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

  • @johnconnery1939
    @johnconnery1939 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Never quit. Utica will rise again

    • @BlazedBob
      @BlazedBob ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @jimdep6542 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @davidmarks5400
      @davidmarks5400 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
      @jimdep6542 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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
      @4LibertyinNY 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Been hearing that for years

  • @jamescummings6703
    @jamescummings6703 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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
      @WorldwideDarts 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's improved a lot in the past 4 years

    • @ricabel321
      @ricabel321 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @jamescummings6703
      @jamescummings6703 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

    • @WorldwideDarts
      @WorldwideDarts 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@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

  • @markedward1137
    @markedward1137 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Utica Coffee Roasting Co. is here!

  • @DaveTestaSC
    @DaveTestaSC 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @JRBENN
    @JRBENN 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @BlazedBob
    @BlazedBob ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @vagabondabbie
    @vagabondabbie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @mirekbns
    @mirekbns ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It really is! Thanks

  • @SupaFly10579
    @SupaFly10579 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There's just something about Utica.

  • @muzzledwon1845
    @muzzledwon1845 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @seanabbins5481
    @seanabbins5481 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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
      @LocalNYhistory  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for sharing! Cheers

  • @oldyeller6518
    @oldyeller6518 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @LocalNYhistory  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I mentioned the mafia, didn't I?

  • @drew7257
    @drew7257 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @BenTheRules
    @BenTheRules ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @QuartzMatrixed
    @QuartzMatrixed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "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
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @annamassey396
    @annamassey396 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @221BCB
    @221BCB ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  ปีที่แล้ว

      Respect! Thank you very much for watching

    • @pookaill
      @pookaill 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @BuffaloHarry719 leave NY while you can

  • @Topsy6892
    @Topsy6892 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Utica is so beautiful ❤

  • @suzettebecker3581
    @suzettebecker3581 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How’s the rent prices

  • @jimdellavecchia4594
    @jimdellavecchia4594 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give me an ice cold UC!!

  • @MarkChambers-y3c
    @MarkChambers-y3c 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @pookaill
      @pookaill 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes

  • @welterskelter
    @welterskelter 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @karlclintsman2950
    @karlclintsman2950 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sadly, the observer dispatch has been dead for years.

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @OutlawCamper
    @OutlawCamper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @jimdep6542 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes! Thanks for watching

  • @Tiebor12
    @Tiebor12 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes - here is the link to it th-cam.com/video/0mDDc5O3U00/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgwfX-tU_UaDzW6HWNx4AaABAg

    • @Tiebor12
      @Tiebor12 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LocalNYhistory not funny had nothing to do with Oriskany

  • @pookaill
    @pookaill 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @MarkChambers-y3c 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

    • @MarkChambers-y3c
      @MarkChambers-y3c 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And yes Anthony is my cousin...

  • @mustlovepretzels
    @mustlovepretzels ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @jimdep6542 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't know that ! Very cool.

    • @pookaill
      @pookaill 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @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
      @shaynewheeler9249 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😢😢😢😢😢

  • @1stBelieveinu2
    @1stBelieveinu2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Davejay007
    @Davejay007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done ! 8:22

  • @jimdep6542
    @jimdep6542 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @jimdep6542
      @jimdep6542 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @DronBeeNC51
    @DronBeeNC51 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @paulthagoras
    @paulthagoras ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @trainchef7870
    @trainchef7870 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ron02simpson
    @ron02simpson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @bradbennett3353
    @bradbennett3353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job , very informative !!!

  • @David-mb7zn
    @David-mb7zn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think I will! Thanks for the idea

  • @craighandzel6936
    @craighandzel6936 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoyed your educational view. Good work.

  • @grahamfrench329
    @grahamfrench329 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found that very interesting. Well done.

  • @chasegordonn
    @chasegordonn 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It is really cool that Tiffany Pollard is from here!

  • @TheWorldAccording2Myself
    @TheWorldAccording2Myself 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've Seen This Town Once Or Twice

    • @LocalNYhistory
      @LocalNYhistory  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And will there be a thrice?

  • @kracka18
    @kracka18 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    UC for me!!!! I ❤Utica

  • @teamrasputin
    @teamrasputin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wicked video this

  • @Mikell-h2c
    @Mikell-h2c ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!

  • @NickDanger87
    @NickDanger87 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done!

  • @QuartzMatrixed
    @QuartzMatrixed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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
      @Person-mh6xq 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @DenLov315
    @DenLov315 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Govno..