TOWN OF MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MADISON, 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 Town of Madison Historical Society is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization located in Madison, New York. Established in 1971, the Society is dedicated to preserving and educating the public about the history of Madison and its surrounding area. Through its museum and archives, the Society seeks to create an understanding of how the area has evolved over time.

At the museum, visitors can explore artifacts, photographs, and documents from the town’s past. Exhibitions feature a variety of collections, including Native American artifacts, military memorabilia, and farming and manufacturing tools. The museum also houses a research library with over 5,000 volumes and several thousand photographs and documents.

The Society also offers educational programs and events. Programs include lectures, walking tours, and workshops. The Society also hosts an annual Madison History Day, which includes a variety of activities, such as reenactments, exhibits, and a parade.

The Society is committed to preserving and sharing the town’s history. Its mission is to “foster the study of local history, to provide a forum to discuss and interpret the past, and to provide education and resources to the community.” The Society also works to promote the preservation of Madison’s historic buildings and sites.

TOWN OF MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MADISON NY. US MID #8403601538

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.

Cottage Grand Stove -- about 1890 The Peckham Brothers,
were stove makers in Utica, New York

John Southwick Peckham was born in Troy, New York in 1803.
His brother Merritt Peckham was born in Utica, New York in 1813.

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TOWN OF MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 393
MADISON
NY
13402-0393

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MID #	8403601538
Name	TOWN OF MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	161542854
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	42.905277, -75.516517
CODES	FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 053 US Census Tract: 031000 US Census Block: 1080