CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CLINTON, NY

"The Eagle", Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, New York, September 2021 Standing on a high ridge at Roscoe Conkling Park with a commanding view over the downtown skyline of Utica, New York is the city's arguably best-known piece of public art: <i>The Eagle</i>, a six-foot bronze statue of the titular bird sculpted in 1923 by noted artist Charles Keck. A pair of bronze plaques embedded in the marble pedestal relate that the monument was dedicated in memory of prominent hotelier, industrialist and politico Thomas Redfield Proctor (1844-1920), describe Proctor as "an incorruptible citizen and a pure patriot" who, "if asked what he wished in reward for any good public deed... answered 'I want nothing'", and relate the incident in his life that inspired the statue: gifted a caged bald eagle one Fourth of July, he ascended to the roof on Bagg's Hotel, which he owned, and freed the bird. Proctor, too, died on the Fourth of July "and went the way the bird did, seeking his native element and the true father of his country". Another plaque on a different face of the pedestal quotes from the Book of Sirach: "And some there be, which have no memorial; who are perished, as though they had never been; and are become as though they had never been born; and their children after them... their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth for evermore." <i><b>A NOTE ABOUT LICENSING:</b> The sculpture depicted in this image is the work of an artist who died in 1951, so it falls in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer. In other jurisdictions, reuse of this content may be restricted; consult local laws for details. The composition of the photograph itself, and all other elements, are hereby licensed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 as labeled.</i>
"The Eagle", Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, New York, September 2021 Credit: Western New York Architecture Deep Cuts

The Clinton Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Clinton, New York. It was established in 1963 by a group of local residents who were passionate about preserving the town’s rich history and heritage. The Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Clinton and its surrounding areas.

The Society operates out of the Clinton Historical Society Museum, which is located in a historic building in the heart of the village. The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other materials related to the town’s history. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the town’s early settlers, its growth and development over the years, and notable events and individuals from the area.

In addition to the museum, the Clinton Historical Society offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include lectures, tours, workshops, and other activities designed to engage and educate visitors of all ages. The Society also maintains an extensive archives and research library, which is open to the public by appointment.

Overall, the Clinton Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Clinton and its surrounding areas. Its dedicated staff and volunteers work tirelessly to preserve and share the town’s rich history, making it accessible to present and future generations.

CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLINTON NY. US MID #8403601355

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 60,068 from tax period 201203 (YYYYMM).

"The Eagle", Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, New York, September 2021 Standing on a high ridge at Roscoe Conkling Park with a commanding view over the downtown skyline of Utica, New York is the city's arguably best-known piece of public art: <i>The Eagle</i>, a six-foot bronze statue of the titular bird sculpted in 1923 by noted artist Charles Keck. A pair of bronze plaques embedded in the marble pedestal relate that the monument was dedicated in memory of prominent hotelier, industrialist and politico Thomas Redfield Proctor (1844-1920), describe Proctor as "an incorruptible citizen and a pure patriot" who, "if asked what he wished in reward for any good public deed... answered 'I want nothing'", and relate the incident in his life that inspired the statue: gifted a caged bald eagle one Fourth of July, he ascended to the roof on Bagg's Hotel, which he owned, and freed the bird. Proctor, too, died on the Fourth of July "and went the way the bird did, seeking his native element and the true father of his country". Another plaque on a different face of the pedestal quotes from the Book of Sirach: "And some there be, which have no memorial; who are perished, as though they had never been; and are become as though they had never been born; and their children after them... their bodies are buried in peace; but their name liveth for evermore." <i><b>A NOTE ABOUT LICENSING:</b> The sculpture depicted in this image is the work of an artist who died in 1951, so it falls in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer. In other jurisdictions, reuse of this content may be restricted; consult local laws for details. The composition of the photograph itself, and all other elements, are hereby licensed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 as labeled.</i>
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CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 42
CLINTON
NY
13323-0042

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MID # 8403601355
Name CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 161082669
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201203
INCOME 114,435
REVENUE 60,068
LAT/LONG 43.048219, -75.382261
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 025002
US Census Block: 2002