The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica

Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future

The Leading Voice

Since 1974, Landmarks has been the leading voice for the preservation and restoration of historic, irreplaceable buildings, districts and sites in the Greater Utica Area.

We value the architectural richness of these structures, the special character they give to our neighborhoods and communities, and the contributions they make to our area’s economy, culture and quality of life.

Landmarks has played an active role in such projects as the rejuvenation and transformation of Union Station into a regional transportation and municipal center; saving 3 Steuben Park and maintaining the architectural integrity of the Rutger-Steuben Historic District; and the 2004 reopening of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center’s “Old Main” building as the Records Archive for the New York State Office of Mental Health.

Our members represent all ages, professions and walks of life – but come together to share a common enthusiasm for historic buildings, to raise public awareness of their importance, and advocate their protection and reuse in a variety of ways.

Action, Activity, Communication

The Landmarks Society —

• Organizes and Supports Efforts to Save Endangered Buildings
  We identify and publish an annual list of architecturally and/or historically significant local buildings in danger of being lost through deterioration or neglect. The list — “Buildings Worth Saving” — is published in our newsletter and distributed to the media.
  Our attempts to save these properties involve participating in their clean-up, working with municipalities in their stabilization, and encouraging and advising owners toward their preservation and restoration.

• Holds Informative Meetings
  We offer programs about historically significant buildings and districts, and preservation efforts in and beyond Greater Utica.

• Informs the Public
  We make presentations to community and school groups; and conduct walks, talks and bus tours as highlights of the popular Utica Monday Nite series.

• Conducts Trips
  We sponsor bus tours to historic sites around Central New York and the Northeast.

• Publishes a Newsletter
  The Landmarks Preservationist is published several times a year, keeping members up-to-date on the Society’s activities and related subjects.

• Produces Other Informative Literature
  Landmarks sponsors a variety of publications on historic preservation and appreciation, including brochures for self-guided tours of neighborhoods in Utica, Clinton, New Hartford and Barneveld; Utica’s Forest Hill Cemetery; Utica’s outdoor sculpture; a history of the “Old Main” building; and a map depicting hundreds of noteworthy sites across the area.
  These publications are sold at modest prices, with the proceeds helping to support the work of the Landmarks Society.

• Aids Historic Preservation Efforts
  We make small grants to individuals and groups to assist in the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

• Recognizes Preservation Efforts
  We acknowledge the preservation and restoration efforts of individuals, businesses and local governments through an annual awards program.

• Holds an Annual Meeting and Social Event
  We hold an annual dinner and election meeting featuring a keynote speaker prominent in the field of historic preservation.

The Landmarks Society of Greater Utica was chartered by the State of New York on October 25, 1974, as a nonprofit educational corporation to preserve historic buildings and districts in the Greater Utica Area.

Landmarks’ offices are at 1124 State Street, Utica, New York 13502 // 315-732-7376 // info@uticalandmarks.org