UTICA & MOHAWK VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE NAT RAILWAY HISTORICAL

WHITESBORO, NY

September 17, 2021: "The Eagle", Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, New York Standing on a high ridge with a commanding view over the downtown skyline, <i>The Eagle</i> - a six-foot bronze statue sculpted in 1923 by noted artist Charles Keck - is one of the most well-known landmarks at Roscoe Conkling Park in Utica, New York.

If you're an architecture buff like me, you can read <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/53300128551">more about the memorial</a> at <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/198134987@N03/">Western New York Architecture Deep Cuts</a>, my other account where I go deeper into the weeds about these sorts of things.

<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> — September 17, 2021: "The Eagle", Roscoe Conkling Park, Utica, New York Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

The Utica & Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is a non-profit organization that promotes the preservation and appreciation of railway history in the Utica and Mohawk Valley regions of New York. The chapter is located in Whitesboro, NY and serves as a resource for individuals and organizations interested in railway history and preservation.

The chapter hosts regular meetings and events that bring together railroad enthusiasts and experts to discuss and share their knowledge of railway history. Members of the chapter have access to an extensive collection of photographs, documents, and artifacts related to railway history, which they can use for research and educational purposes.

In addition to its educational and research activities, the Utica & Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is also actively involved in the preservation and restoration of historic railway equipment. The chapter has played a key role in the restoration of several historic railway cars and locomotives, including the iconic Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive.

Overall, the Utica & Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in railway history in the Utica and Mohawk Valley regions of New York. Through its educational programs, research activities, and preservation efforts, the chapter helps to ensure that the rich history of railways in this region is preserved and celebrated for future generations.

UTICA & MOHAWK VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE NAT RAILWAY HISTORICAL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WHITESBORO NY. US MID #8403601397

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).

"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 &quot;an incorruptible citizen and a pure patriot&quot; who, &quot;if asked what he wished in reward for any good public deed... answered 'I want nothing'&quot;, 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 &quot;and went the way the bird did, seeking his native element and the true father of his country&quot;. Another plaque on a different face of the pedestal quotes from the Book of Sirach: &quot;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.&quot;

<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>

August 28, 2021: Street clock at corner of Genesee and Washington Streets, Utica, New York One of the classic views of downtown Utica, New York is the scene looking northeast along Genesee Street from the acute-angles corner of Washington Street, with the iconic vintage-style street clock in the left foreground and the flatiron-shaped Carlile Building behind it at dead center.

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PO BOX 257
WHITESBORO
NY
13492-1349

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MID #	8403601397
Name	UTICA & MOHAWK VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE NAT RAILWAY HISTORICAL
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	161199659
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	43.120073, -75.31501
CODES	FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 023200 US Census Block: 1013