Corning in Steuben County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ecker Drug Store
— Corning’s Gaffer District —
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 12, 2014
1. Ecker Drug Store Marker
In 1965, the exterior of this building was completely covered over with glass-ceramic panels that typified the modern trend at that time. Fourteen years later, the panels were removed, the building façade cleaned, and the cornice rebuilt.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 42° 8.589′ N, 77° 3.159′ W. Marker is in Corning, New York, in Steuben County. Marker is at the intersection of East Market Street and Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street. It is on the first building block west of Cedar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47 E Market St, Corning NY 14830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Galvin and Haines Insurance (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Corning (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rockwell Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erie Avenue (about 300 feet away); Concert Hall Block (about 500 feet away); At This Location an Alliance of Prosperity was Formed
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Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for Vernon and Irene Castle. “Vernon and Irene Castle were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers of the early 20th century, who appeared on Broadway and in silent films. They are credited with reviving the popularity of modern dancing. ... The couple reached the peak of their popularity in Irving Berlin's first Broadway show, Watch Your Step (1914), in which they refined and popularized the Foxtrot. They also helped to promote ragtime, jazz rhythms and African-American music for dance. Irene became a fashion icon through her appearances on stage and in early movies, and both Castles were in demand as teachers and writers on dance.” (Submitted on January 1, 2015.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 12, 2014
2. Ecker Drug Store Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 12, 2014
3. Ecker Drug Store Building
Photographed By Frances Benjamin Johnston, circa 1910/1918
4. Dancers Vernon and Irene Castle
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 30, 2019
5. Ecker Drug Store
A poster in a near-by store shows the store's different appearances over time.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on December 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photos from when the building was covered in faux-modern panels • Can you help?
