WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WATERVILLE, 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 Waterville Historical Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the town of Waterville in upstate New York. Founded in 1967, the society operates a museum and research center located in the historic 1832 Schoolhouse building on Madison Street.

The museum features exhibits and displays that showcase the town's history, including artifacts, photographs, and documents related to local businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations. The society also hosts educational programs, events, and tours throughout the year, including a popular annual Christmas open house.

In addition to preserving local history, the Waterville Historical Society is also committed to community outreach and engagement. The society partners with local schools and organizations to provide educational resources and support, and works to promote awareness and appreciation for the town's rich cultural heritage.

Membership in the Waterville Historical Society is open to all individuals and organizations interested in supporting the society's mission. Members receive access to special events and programs, as well as opportunities to volunteer and contribute to the preservation of local history.

WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WATERVILLE NY. US MID #8403601950

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).

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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"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>

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WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
220 E MAIN ST
WATERVILLE
NY
13480

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MID #	8403601950
Name	WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	237156982
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LAT/LONG	42.931072, -75.376923
CODES	FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 065 US Census Tract: 025700 US Census Block: 2037