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Blizzard of 1888 strands Utica's Roscoe Conkling: Mohawk Valley history
In March 1888, a blizzard stranded Utica's Roscoe Conkling as he attempted to travel home from work, in one of the worst blizzards in U.S. history. → Read More
Woolworth's is born in Utica: This week in Mohawk Valley history
This week in Mohawk Valley history, Frank Winfield Woolworth opens his first store opens in Utica, New York. → Read More
Here's what the president said to a crowd on Main Street in Utica
In February 1861, Abraham Lincoln spoke to a crowd at the train depot on Main Street in Utica. Here's what he said. → Read More
Utica prepares for a visit by the man who soon will be president
This week in Mohawk Valley history, Utica prepares with joy and trepidation for the visit of President-elect Abraham Lincoln. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: Broadway pros stage musical valentine for Utica Symphony Orchestra
This week in Mohawk Valley history, Marilyn Jacox earns Federal Women's Award and Broadway pros stage musical valentine for Utica Symphony Orchestra. → Read More
A sizable donation earns Colgate University its name: This week in Mohawk Valley history
This week in Mohawk Valley history, Colgate University's name is explained, elks arrive at the zoo, and scouts adopt a sea lion. → Read More
Utica's first school opens, cutlery company makes pocket knives: Mohawk Valley history
This week in Mohawk Valley history, Utica's first one-room school opened for boys and Utica Cutlery earned a military contract to make pocket knives. → Read More
Chicago Pneumatic to build $3 million factory in Frankfort: This week in history
This week in Mohawk Valley history, Chicago Pneumatic plans a $3 million factory in Frankfort. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: Week of remembrance, unity and tending horses
This week in Mohawk Valley history, remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr., honoring veterans and taking time to tend to horses. → Read More
Utica grad makes Hollywood debut in new Western: Mohawk Valley history
This week in history, Utica's first hotel opens on Whitesboro Street and Utica Free Academy graduate Joseph Garro appears in "Under California Stars." → Read More
Uticans prevent abolitionists from meeting: Mohawk Valley history
In 1861, more than 100 Uticans who say they oppose slavery stop Susan B. Anthony and 25 abolitionists from meeting, saying they fear violence. → Read More
Christmas arrives for the loneliest boys and girls in Utica: Mohawk Valley history
This week in Mohawk Valley history, a trip down memory lane of Christmases past in Utica, filled with music and honors bestowed. → Read More
This famous actor once had high praise for Utica: Mohawk Valley history
This week in Mohawk Valley history, 'Rip Van Winkle' is performed to a packed house in Utica, and a district debates creating a new high school. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: Museum's wax 'collection of curiosities' attracts hundreds in Utica
In 1828, a wax museum attracts hundreds to Utica for its 'collection of curiosities.' And in 1922, Thomas R. Proctor's half-brother gains recognition. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: Utica novelist makes best-seller list in U.S., England
This week in Mohawk Valley history takes us through the literary best-seller list in 1896, a zoo campaign and Pearl Harbor remembrance. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: Fire destroys city of Utica records on Hotel Street, ConMed expands
This week in Mohawk Valley history, an 1848 fire destroys city and village records, prompting a push for a city hall and a local venue breaks records. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: New hospital parking garage, remembering local veterans
See what happened this week in Mohawk Valley History - a new hospital parking garage breaks ground, Red Kettle campaign launches. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: First drive-in movie theater opens and six 100-degree days in a row
See what happened this week in Mohawk Valley History - the first drive-in opens and six 100-degree days in a row hit the area. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: A Proctor first, Tiny Tim and more
Ten years ago, a lion cub joined the Utica Zoo family. Check out the other local history from days gone by. → Read More
Mohawk Valley history: Remembering Boilermaker milestones, 'courtesy' parking tickets
See what happened this week in Mohawk Valley History - the Boilermaker race makes its mark and Social Security benefits take a turn. → Read More