06/04/2026
The Utica Baby Welfare Committee operated from 1912 to 1917, offering nutritional help and doctor visits to those in need.
Oneida County History Center
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Founded in 1876 to protect and preserve Oneida County history. Located at the corner of Genesee St. and Avery Place. We also have local postcards!
and Avery Place, the Oneida County History Center is easy to find with a cannon in the front yard. There is ample parking behind the building and entrances from Genesee St. There is a ramp to the Avery Place entrance and an elevator inside the building. Downstairs, the OCHC building houses a research library and archives, perfect for researching your family or learning about local history. Most of
06/01/2026
Mystery Monday: A friend sent us postcards from Utica photographer Wm. J. Helmke, whose business was located at 192 Brinkerhoff Ave. The buildings appear familiar; can anyone help identify them?
05/29/2026
Kindergarteners dressed up for a school photo, squinting at the sun. Unidentified photo believed to be from Utica, NY c. 1900
05/28/2026
History Center staff had a great time at the DHPSNY Understanding Risk to Protect Collections workshop. Continuous learning allows us to bring best practices in preservation and new ideas back to support our local history. Thanks to Waterville Historical Society for hosting!
05/26/2026
Undated photograph of a parade featuring a battalion of umbrellas on Genesee Street in Utica, NY. Someone is enjoying the view from a second-story bay window.
05/21/2026
The History Center will be closed Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.
05/20/2026
We surpassed our goal of $50,000 tonight because of you! THANK YOU!😊 We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the support of our community!
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1608 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
13502
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 4:45am |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |