UTICA, NY – On Thursday, June 22nd at 5:30 pm join the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce along with its staff, board, ambassadors, Catalyst, and the Oneida County History Center to celebrate the book release of Images of America: New Hartford at 1608 Genesee Street Utica, NY.
After having gone bankrupt from a fire on his New Hampshire farm, Jedediah Sanger purchased 1,000 acres of land in Whitestown in 1788. This land, part of the Coxe Patent, came to be known as New Hartford. This new town was created when the town of Whitestown was divided in April 1827. The village of New Hartford was formed in 1870. Chadwicks, Middle Settlement, Washington Mills, and Willowvale also existed within the town. Throughout the early 19th century, industry flourished in New Hartford. The Sauquoit Creek supplied power to businesses, including tanneries, knitting mills, sawmills, and canning factories. Local farms provided adequate supplies of vegetables and meat.
The installation of Seneca Turnpike boosted New Hartford’s economy as it became the main thoroughfare west from Utica. Prosperity followed, especially after Commercial Drive was developed in the 20th century. Today, New Hartford is Oneida County’s retail center. Formed in 1876, the Oneida County History Center has served the community as a repository for artifacts, archival material, and over 30,000 images, many of which are featured in this publication. The New Hartford Historical Society exists in the former Point School in the village. Through their collections and publications, both societies promote the rich and vibrant history of the greater Mohawk Valley. Images of America: New Hartford is published by Arcadia Publishing & The History Press. Arcadia Publishing is the largest and most comprehensive publisher of local and regional content in the USA. By empowering local history and culture enthusiasts to write local stories for local audiences, they create exceptional books that are relevant on a local and personal level, enrich lives, and bring readers closer to their community, their neighbors, and their past. Come to join us as we celebrate the release of Images of America: New Hartford!
Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization comprised of business and business-oriented members dedicated to the development of a prosperous economic climate that will enhance commercial growth and the quality of life for all who reside in the Greater Utica Area
