Utica

Utica
Utica a city that is located in Oneida County in the state of New York was incorporated in 1832. The city of Utica saw its first settlement back in 1773, which was back then known as Old Fort Schuyler.

Steadily with the passage of time, Utica took the shape of a Village and gradually expanded its borders in 1805 and 1817. Back then, main source of economic development for Utica was by providing water transport that is why the two famous canals Erie Canal that was opened in 1820 and Chenango Canal that was opened in 1836 played a vital role in the citys economic development.

During the 19th and 20th Utica was home to a major textile and tool and die industry. But by the late 20th century, textile industry along with the tool and die industry abandoned Utica and moved to the Southern Regions of America. That was a major set back to Uticas economy. Nonetheless, by the mid 20th century, Utica became the Center of Radio Manufacturing in the world and was home to the General Electric Company.

But like textile and tool & die industry General Electric Company moved out of Utica as well, totally depriving Utica of its economic Development. In those times Utica was growing in means of population but economic growth was nearly zero.

Due to which during 1980s and 1990s Utica started losing its citizens as well and apart from facing economic loss, Utica started facing Population loss as well. But the city leaders, industrialists and entrepreneurs didnt abandon Utica that easy, and begin their struggle for the betterment of the city.

Their major accomplishment came with the establishment of a Manufacturing Company that gave birth to 500 job vacancies. And soon city also became the area well known for its arts and entertainment and started attracting a major number of visitors.

One of major attraction of the Utica city is its Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. The institute is a fine arts center that is further divided into three partitions. One of them is the Museum of Arts, which exhibits the internationally recognized artistic master pieces of all time, such Thomas Coles The Voyage of Life.

The two other partitions are basically arts learning centers that are known as School of Art and Performing Arts. It basically awards the two year associates degree to those students who are seeking to graduate from Pratt Institute.

Another notable attraction of the city is its Childrens Museum of History, Natural History, Science and Technology that was established in October, 1963 in the basement of Utica Public library as a Junior Museum, but with the passage of time Museum went through several expansions and now being the largest Childrens Museum nationwide. The Museum provides with a great learning place for kids, as it provides learning on local history, arts, space science and environmental science.

Utica Citys Stanley Theatre that features some of the most famous theoretical performances, also comes in the citys must see places. Its not just the shows that are hosted at the Theatre that are worth seeing but also the interior design of the theatre, elegant enough to hold meetings and even local weddings throughout the year apart from theoretical shows. The theatre was opened on September 10, 1928 with the capacity of holding up to 2945 viewers.

The Utica Memorial Auditorium that was built in 1959 hosts various kinds of sports, concerts and family events. As of today, the Auditorium has hosted a number of concerts, circuses, and sporting events like wrestling, gymnastics, hockey and Basketball. Even New York Citys Madison Square Garden is built on the pattern of Utica Memorial Auditorium.

Uticas Zoo holding up to 200 animals, has grown a lot during its long 88 years life span. As of today developed area of the zoo covers up to 35 acres of land, while the rest of 53 acres of land is un-developed.

Utica has also a little something, to offer to all the golfing enthusiasts in form of Valley View Golf Course. The gold course was built in 1920s however its remodeling was done in the year 2003, due to which it is assured of providing a quality golfing experience, both to Rockies and Golfing Veterans.

Uticas Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a fine blend of water pools, wetlands and marshes that is now home to several types of plants, birds and other animals. This Marshy place is situated in between Mohawk River and New York State Barge Canal.

The responsibilities of the up-keep of the marsh are undertaken by the Utica Marsh Council, Inc. who by engaging the local volunteers in the up-keep of the marsh, keep the Utica Marsh one of the favorite place for all the Mother Nature lovers.