Utica has a long history of Boiler-Making Companies that grew up on the banks of the Erie Canal. Forging and canal-building featured high in the area's local history. As a result, Utica can claim a role as one of the cradles of the United State's industrial revolution.
Today Utica remains home to ECR International Inc, a manufacturing company that provides heating and cooling products under a family of brand names. With two facilities in upstate NY. Research is ongoing, however maps of the Columbia-Lafayette Neighborhood show numerous buildings of both of furnace, stove, and forging companies.
We believe Utica's proud heritage of Boiler-making offers a great opportunity for Downtown Utica.
Shown below is a current-day Utica Boiler...
ERC's Utica Boiler, Circa. 2018