This book is a history of Utica, New York, a thriving city in the heart of the Empire State. Written by T. Harvey Ferris, a local historian and journalist, it provides a comprehensive account of the city's founding, growth, and development, as well as its people, institutions, and landmarks. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New York State or the development of American cities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.