Utica Observer-Dispatch Photo Essay on the "Lunatic Asylum"
"Old Main," more formally known as the New York State Lunatic Asylum or, later, the Utica Psychiatric Center, opened its doors in 1843.
Utica, New York: A Day of Fun, A Story of Hope
Posted Jan. 13, 2015 by ArianDavidphotography
Recent blog photo essay on recent visit to Utica
WorldCat Discovery: One Search Box for Books, Articles, Media, and More
For background search in WorldCat, employ basic, simple concepts. Refine your research based on results and your own reading and/or approach.
ORAL HISTORY
Paramount for this kind of project is finding and talking to people, actual human beings, not books, articles, or documents.
If a building, place or locale (still) serves a purpose relevant to its background, oftentimes someone there will gladly talk to you about it. In addition someone associated with a location may have or know about material to help with your research or refer you to someone or someplace that can help..