NEW HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NEW HARTFORD, 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 New Hartford Historical Society, located in New Hartford, New York, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the local area. The society was founded in 1960 and has since been instrumental in promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of New Hartford.

The society operates out of a building that was originally a Methodist church, built in the 1800s. The building has been renovated to house the society's extensive collection of artifacts and historical documents. The society's collection includes photographs, maps, documents, and objects that reflect the history of New Hartford and the surrounding area. The society also hosts a variety of events and exhibits throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and educational programs.

The New Hartford Historical Society is committed to educating the public about the rich history of the area and preserving that history for future generations. The society's mission is to promote awareness and appreciation of the area's history and to encourage interest in historical research and preservation. The society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and expand the organization's collection and programs. Whether you are a resident of New Hartford or a visitor to the area, the New Hartford Historical Society is an invaluable resource for learning about the local history and culture.

NEW HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW HARTFORD NY. US MID #8403601806

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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NEW HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 238
NEW HARTFORD
NY
13413

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MID #	8403601806
Name	NEW HARTFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	222389673
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201203
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LAT/LONG	43.068157, -75.284448
CODES	FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 025100 US Census Block: 1022