People and businesses have been investing in Downtown Utica all along. Some have lasted generations, others sadly came and went, but others are taking measured steps forward today.
Below are stories of Bagg's Square, today with both an "East" and a "West" side. We'll link to other neighborhoods that all want, and see, a Better Utica Downtown.
February 28, 2020 - A $4.4 million shared-use path is being constructed in the downtown Utica area, to help connect downtown, Bagg’s Square, and Harbor Point...
Announced this afternoon: a $4.4 million shared-use path is being constructed in the downtown Utica area. It’ll help connect downtown, Bagg’s Square, Harbor Point and other areas. Details on @SPECNewsCNY pic.twitter.com/jYuSFAkmFf
— Melissa Krull (@MKrullTV) February 28, 2020
Bagg’s Square Brewing eyes early 2020 opening https://t.co/ih6Y1NoO5C
— Observer-Dispatch (@uticaOD) December 26, 2019
>December 15, 2019 - Bagg’s Square cafe to close, someting new to take it's place...
Throwback Bagg’s Square cafe bakery items from when I baked every item, everyday. This Friday ends an era and lends way to a better and brighter future for the space. The scones though..... my signature recipe...... those are here to stay. #utica #baking #baggssquare pic.twitter.com/cFK6UOPyZp
— F. Pezzolanella (@francispezz) December 15, 2019
“We haven’t even scratched the potential of that Bagg’s Square area,” @francispezz said...https://t.co/Cj6lGfBIdv
— Bagg's Sq W. Realty (@BaggsSquare) December 15, 2019
.@nationalgridus supports the revitalization of Utica’s Historic Bagg’s Square District with $250K Main Street funding helping to offset construction costs on Doyle Hardware redevelopment
— virginia limmiatis (@vlimmiatisng) July 12, 2019
https://t.co/JIZgBYzbUi pic.twitter.com/bEGb8aOesF
Welcome May!! We have a great special this week as we start to think of all the fun Summer food we plan to bring. This week we have a Grilled Chicken Havarti Club. So delicious 😋!! #baggssquarecafe #delivery #foocab #lunch #local #uticany #weloveutica pic.twitter.com/5R59DV5F9O
— Bagg's Square Cafe (@baggssquarecafe) May 1, 2019
Our shelves are stocked, our bake case is full and our coffee is hot! Stop in tonight or tomorrow (before noon) to pick up the perfect host/hostess gift for your thanksgiving dinner pic.twitter.com/UJu00nv0K3
— Utica Coffee (@UticaRoasting) November 21, 2018
May 03, 2019 - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to host public open house for Bagg’s Square/Harbor Point Pedestrian Way/ North Genesee street (State Route-921C) Safety Improvements.
August 7, 2018 - Future home for nonprofit activities, maybe artists, or a museum? Get to know Bagg's Square's 17,000 s.f. Railway Express Agency (REA) Building. Built in 1914 it allowed the transfer of goods from trains onto trucks until the 1960s...
Utica's Union Station has seen its share of hustle and bustle over the years, and a multimillion-dollar project at the old Railway Express Agency wing is nearly complete. I spoke with @AJPicenteJr about the Oneida County capital project making way for development. #EyewitnessNews pic.twitter.com/XUT5HPNIla
— Ben Dennis (@broadcastben_) August 7, 2018
In addition to the Colabratory, this Erie Canal-era property will house the Liberty Street Art Galley...
Utica-area art instructor Yulia Levkovich https://t.co/keyuoiGoRS takes to Burchard Lane in #BaggsSquare w/ #artists Also teaches @PrattMWP pic.twitter.com/dLQDeMuNWI
— LibertyStreetGallery (@LibertyStArt) August 6, 2017
September 28, 2016 - Read, Bagg’s Square East recommended for historic register...
"Bagg’s Square East does house several buildings that already are on the National Register of Historic Places, such as Union Station at 321 Main St., the Hieber Building at 311-315 Main St. that houses the Children’s Museum, and the former Utica Daily Press building at 310-312 Main St. that houses Kids Oneida."
Casting call for Polar Express! Click the link for more info.https://t.co/RyZjlPTwpL #ADKRR #madeinutica pic.twitter.com/ormrouvprT
— Adirondack Railroad (@AdirondackRR) September 1, 2016
Historic timeline mural unveiled on Bagg's Square in Utica ... https://t.co/dg2mYX0cms pic.twitter.com/z9d5rfgwgp
— Observer-Dispatch (@uticaOD) April 21, 2016
Brett Truett: 10-12 Liberty Street. In addition to a private residence, 10-12 Liberty Street in Bagg's Square will be home to a membership organization called the Colabratory. Here a space for "creative types" has been taking shape...
We're preparing #making new/old gate via @uticabread to lead members to our 3rd & 4th floor #hackerspace #makerspace pic.twitter.com/J9QmSCnFPb
— Colabratory (CoLab) (@colabratory) October 9, 2015
Bagg's Square is slowly developing, but our long-term possibilities are huge...
Make a legendary trip possible once again... #Chicago #Boston #NYC via #UticaNY onward north to #LakePlacid pic.twitter.com/pNtzGGKwJD
— Bagg's Sq W. Realty (@BaggsSquare) February 19, 2016
BetterUticaDowntown (BUD) Says: "You will see how the Columbia-Lafayette Neighborhood will be further developed to Become a more desirable place to do business, visit, and live. You'll learn how we will work with other Utica Neighborhoods to develop increased contentedness"