101 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Canfield Park — corning new york —

Block 66, set aside by the Corning Co. in 1840 as a public square, has housed a school, churches, and courthouses. Constructed from 1905-1909, the popularly known Courthouse Park was renamed Canfield Park in 1944, in honor of the city engineer who . . . — — Map (db m91095) HM

102 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Centerway Bridge —

1921 Year the Bridge was Completed 92.3’ Each Arch Span Length 752’ Total Bridge Length 41’ Each Arch length This bridge was built in 1921, when Warren G. Harding was president of the United States. It closed to motor vehicles in 1981, . . . — — Map (db m144164) HM

103 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — City of Corning —

Erastus Corning and others began a community here in 1835. It incorporated as a village in 1848 and as a city in 1890. — — Map (db m33218) HM

104 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Concert Hall Block — Corning’s Gaffer District —

Built in 1851, this building, one of the oldest on Market Street, has been substantially altered from its original three storied Greek Revival style. It is constructed of brick and is one of the few buildings surviving the disastrous fires of the . . . — — Map (db m79959) HM

105 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Corning Centennial Sculpture — George Greenamyer, Artist —

Corning was a railroad town well into the 1900’s beginning with the corning-Blossburg Railroad in 1839. In 1849 the Erie Railroad was built through the village. In 1881 the DL&W came to Corning via Gibson and the Northside. The Corning-Blossburg . . . — — Map (db m80064) HM

106 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Corning Free Academy — circa 1922 —

Historic Structure of Corning's Southside Neighborhood — — Map (db m91103) HM

107 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Courthouse Park —

Given by the Corning Co. this land, first the Public Square, then Canfield Park, has hosted a school, parks, churches, and a courthouse. — — Map (db m91106) HM

108 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Denison Park —

. . . — — Map (db m154248) HM

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109 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Ecker Drug Store — Corning’s Gaffer District —

The third floor of this 1885 building served as a large dance hall where Irene and Vernon Castle, darlings of the Dance Mode in America during 1914–1915, became a weekly feature. In 1965, the exterior of this building was completely . . . — — Map (db m80026) HM

110 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Erie Avenue —

In 1849 the Erie RR began running through Corning on this street, then called Erie Avenue. The tracks were removed in 1952. — — Map (db m33215) HM

111 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — First Presbyterian Church —

Organized August 19, 1812, this structure, constructed of local stone in 1867, is the oldest church building in Corning. — — Map (db m91107) HM

112 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Frederick Carder Home —

F. Carder (1863-1963) Co-founder Steuben Glass Works in 1903 and became a community leader and world-famous glass maker. — — Map (db m91104) HM

113 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Galvin and Haines Insurance — William’s Block — Corning’s Gaffer District —

This building, which houses Galvin and Haines Insurance Company, is extraordinarily elaborate in its fine terra cotta detailing—most notably the famous “Owl of Market Street,” perched on top of the pedimented cornice. Known . . . — — Map (db m80017) HM

114 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Market Street Historic District — Centerway Square — Corning’s Gaffer District —

In recognition of its historical and architectural importance, Market Street has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The street is composed of fine examples of late 19th Century commercial buildings rehabilitated as part of a . . . — — Map (db m79989) HM

115 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — The Rockwell Museum — Corning’s Old City Hall —

The Rockwell is housed in Corning’s Old City Hall. It was completed in 1893 and is a notable example of American Romanesque Revival architecture. In the late 19th century, this was a popular style of civic architecture seen throughout the nation. . . . — — Map (db m144289) HM

116 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — The Southern Tier Roller Mills — Erected in 1879 — Restored 1974 — Memorial House —

The Southern Tier Roller Mills maintained operations here until 1918. Eight years later the building was purchased by the Corning Glass Works and in 1930 became the club house for employee recreational facilities. After these activities were . . . — — Map (db m66258) HM

117 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Veterans Memorial —

In memory of those who served their country during the War for the Preservation of the Union 1861 — 1865 Fort Sumter • Antietam Gettysburg • Appomattox ————————— The City . . . — — Map (db m154244) WM

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118 ► New York, Steuben County, Corning — Veterans Memorial —

Dedicated to all Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces with devotion, loyalty, honor, and their determination to preserve freedom "Freedom Is Not Free" [Armed Services Emblems] — — Map (db m154249) WM

119 ► New York, Steuben County, Erwin — Clinton-Sullivan and the Iroquois — Historic New York —

This part of New York State was once the homeland of the Seneca Indians, one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. These people were great agriculturalists, known for their corn, beans, squash, fruit trees and livestock. During the . . . — — Map (db m222465) HM

120 ► New York, Steuben County, Greenwood — Greenwood Community Memorial —

To Honor Our Veterans and Firemen Who Keep Us Free And Safe To Remember The Service And Sacrifices Of Our Citizens To All We Extend Everlasting Gratitude Dedicated August 28, 2010 Left Tablet In honor . . . — — Map (db m168961) WM

121 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 1878-1930 Larger Than Life — The Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail —

1878-1930 This modest cemetery is the final resting place of Hammondsport native Glenn Hammond Curtiss, an American hero. Glenn Curtiss was a man who liked to go fast. His personal quest for speed began with building and racing bicycles . . . — — Map (db m70029) HM

122 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 1900 - 1904 Two Wheels on the Ground — The Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail —

1900 - 1904 Glen Curtiss found his first success in the bicycle business. Bicycle racer and mechanical whiz, Glenn Curtiss, opened his first shop in 1900, directly across the street from where you are now standing. Here Curtiss repaired and . . . — — Map (db m69912) HM

123 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 1906 - 1916 Floating and Flying — The Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail —

Some of America's earliest aircraft took to the air over Kingsley Flats In 1904 "Captain T.S. Baldwin from California purchased a Curtiss motorcycle engine to power his experimental dirigible airship. Two years later, Baldwin moved his . . . — — Map (db m136683) HM

124 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 1908 An Astonishing Sight — The Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail —

1908 When Glenn Curtiss flew the June Bug here in Pleasant Valley on July 4, 1908, he made American aviation history. With Curtiss at the controls, the June Bug rose into the air, leveled off at a height of about 40 feet, and . . . — — Map (db m70114) HM

125 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 1911 - 1916 Wings Over the Water — The Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail —

Beginning in 1911, Glenn Curtiss test-flew his pioneering seaplances and flying boats from this beach. By 1911 Curtiss had already built a working seaplane that made water takeoffs and landings on pontoons. But the secret to making a . . . — — Map (db m154159) HM

126 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 780 — B&H R.R. Depot —

Bath & Hammondsport Railroad est. 1875, replaced stagecoach line. Depot built 1877. Steamboats transported passengers across Keuka Lake. — — Map (db m178053) HM

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127 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 778 — Champlin House —

Built prior to 1863. Home of Charles D. Champlin, miller, farmer, businessman & a principal organizer of Pleasant Valley Wine Co. — — Map (db m178055) HM

128 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Cradle of Aviation —

Here Glenn H. Curtiss Piloted "The June Bug" July 4, 1908 First Kilometer Flight — — Map (db m69851) HM

129 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Glenn Curtiss —

In this field was made the first preannounced flight by airplane on July 4, 1908. — — Map (db m156760) HM

130 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Glenn H. Curtiss —

Born Hammondsport 1878 early maker of motorcycle and airplane engines - flew successfully airplanes and hydroplanes here 1908-1911 — — Map (db m69813) HM

131 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Glenn Hammond Curtiss —

Born in Hammondsport N.Y. May 21, 1878 His many accomplishments include: the first water-cooled aeronautical engine; the first seaplane; invention of the first aileron, and the first flying school. After obtaining the first aviator’s license, he . . . — — Map (db m105860) HM

132 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Glenn Hammond Curtiss — Father of Naval Aviation —

Born - May 21, 1878 Hammondsport, NY Died - July 23, 1930 Buffalo, NY Buried - July 25, 1930 Hammondsport, NY 1907 - "Fastest Man on Earth" 1908 - Hammondsport - Center of American aerial activity 1909 - Won Gordon Bennett Trophy for . . . — — Map (db m154157) HM

133 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Into the World of Aviation — 1904-1918 —

The American aviation industry had its beginnings in the Curtiss factory once located on this site. On this hillside stood the family home where Glenn and Lena Curtiss moved after their marriage in 1898. Curtiss built a small factory behind . . . — — Map (db m178058) HM

134 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Mallory Mill —

Built 1835-1836 by Meredith Mallory of Yates Co. for $30,000. There were 3 combined overshot and pitchback water wheels inside building. — — Map (db m168845) HM

135 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — 327 — Pulteney Square —

Pulteney Square has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m168966) HM

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136 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Town of Urbana Civil War Monument —

. . . — — Map (db m168963) WM

137 ► New York, Steuben County, Hammondsport — Vertical Flight Heritage Site — Pioneering Vertical Flight in America — Hammondsport, New York, 1908 —

Between January and May 1908, John Newton Williams, demonstrated rotary wing test rigs at this site, known as Kingsley Flats, marking one of the first significant efforts to develop a helicopter in the United States. Powered by an engine designed . . . — — Map (db m136684) HM

138 ► New York, Steuben County, Hornell — 489 — Anna Cadogan Etz — 1863-1953 —

Speeches & news columns helped women obtain right to vote in NY State. Lifelong Hornell resident. — — Map (db m132671) HM

139 ► New York, Steuben County, Hornell — Hornellsville Veterans Memorial —

east marker front In memory of veterans of the Civil War 1861 - 1865 from Hornellsville N.Y. area in our country's service. east marker inside In memory of veterans of World War II from Hornellsville N.Y. area in our country's . . . — — Map (db m76111) WM

140 ► New York, Steuben County, Hornell — 600 — Ruth Law —

On Nov. 19, 1916, set American record for longest non-stop flight to date. Flew plane from Chicago to this site, formerly Hornell Fairgrounds. — — Map (db m156940) HM

141 ► New York, Steuben County, Hornellsville — Oldest House in Steuben County —

Erected 1797 by Col. James McBurney. A probable station of Underground Railway. — — Map (db m114597) HM

142 ► New York, Steuben County, Kanona — Worker’s Memorial —

New York State Department of Transportation Worker’s Memorial For those employees of Region-6 who have been killed in the line of duty. A reminder of their dedicated service to this Department and for the safety of the people who . . . — — Map (db m146210) HM

143 ► New York, Steuben County, Lindley — 303 — Colonel Lindsley —

Burying ground est. 1794 Revolutionary War veterans buried here. Col. Eleazer Lindsley, Dr. Ezekiel Mulford Captain John Seelye — — Map (db m128007) HM

144 ► New York, Steuben County, North Cohocton — 764 — Old Clearview . —

Burials as early as 1817. Revolutionary War and War of 1812 veterans buried here from 1826 to 1882. — — Map (db m170872) HM WM

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145 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — Civil War Memorial — 1861 - 1865 — Grand Army of the Republic —

To the Soldier Dead of the Town of Erwin Erected A.D. 1913 Their deeds are held in grateful memory Infantry 23rd. N.Y. — 112th. N.Y. 74th. N.Y. — 141st. N.Y. 86th. N.Y. — 161st. N.Y. 107th. N.Y. — . . . — — Map (db m91083) HM

146 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — Native American —

people managed this land by fire and succession which is still evident today in the Oak and Walnut trees found together in this location. — — Map (db m198458) HM

147 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — Painted Post Memorial —

During the Colonial period the valleys of the Chemung River tributaries comprised the domain of the Senecas. This unit of the Iroquois Confederacy was called a door of the Six Nations through which passed communications with the west & the south. . . . — — Map (db m91091) HM

148 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton — 1779 —

An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States. — — Map (db m91110) HM

149 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — Sullivan-Clinton Campaign — The Final Episode —

The Final Episode of the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign was the advance of Col. Van Cortland's Brigade up the Canisteo River to this area two miles beyond the Tory-Indian town of Painted Post, burned by Capt. Simon Spaulding's Riflemen September 28, . . . — — Map (db m32796) HM

150 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — The First Baptist Church of Painted Post — Built 1860 - 1915 —

has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m91061) HM

151 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — Treaty of Painted Post — July 1791 —

Col. Timothy Pickering, commissioner appointed by President Washington, negotiated the Treaty of Painted Post with the Iroquois Indians, which ended warfare between the Six Nations and the white settlers in New York State. Dedicated: June 11, . . . — — Map (db m91059) HM

152 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — Village of Painted Post Comeback '72 Urban Renewal Project —

Dedication This [Painted Post Memorial] monument is dedicated to the Village of Painted Post and its Citizens in recognition of their courageous and determined recovery from the destruction wrought by Tropical Storm Agnes on June 23, . . . — — Map (db m91092) HM

153 ► New York, Steuben County, Painted Post — World War Memorial Park — 5 Aug. 1930 —

Trench Howitzer Mk 11/1918 No. T.W.11557 Sheffield — — Map (db m91141) WM

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154 ► New York, Steuben County, Perkinsville — 971 — Mastodon Bones —

Discovered by John Morsch in August 1907 on his farm near here. Bones purchased by New York State Museum in Albany in 1916. — — Map (db m231750) HM

155 ► New York, Steuben County, Prattsburgh — Narcissa Prentiss —

. . . — — Map (db m236000) HM

156 ► New York, Steuben County, Prattsburgh — 316 — Pioneer Cemetery —

Established 1806 on land owned by Capt. Joel Pratt, Revolutionary War veteran & founder of Prattsburgh. Buried in this cemetery. — — Map (db m133060) HM

157 ► New York, Steuben County, Prattsburgh — Rev Henry Harmon Spalding —

. . . — — Map (db m236048) HM

158 ► New York, Steuben County, Pulteney — Chateau Frank — 9683 Middle Rd. Hammondsport, N.Y. —

This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Property built in 1886. — — Map (db m106878) HM

159 ► New York, Steuben County, Urbana — Pleasant Valley — Cemetery Association —

Incorporated 1885 Lands purchased from School District #7 1887 and 1933 C.J. Carr Family 1985 — — Map (db m136686) HM

160 ► New York, Steuben County, Urbana — Pleasant Valley War Memorial —

World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War All Wars — — Map (db m136721) WM

161 ► New York, Steuben County, Wayland — 968 — Bennett Bros. —

In 1921 WWI vet. Guy Bennett and brother Homer built shop here. Established as Buick dealer, 1922. Business stayed with family for 97 years. — — Map (db m231680) HM

162 ► New York, Steuben County, Wayne — Francis M. McDowell — Dedicated to the Memory of —

One of the Seven Founders of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry Located near his burial place by Steuben Co. Pomona Grange and the New York State Grange — — Map (db m154149) HM

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163 ► New York, Steuben County, Wheeler — Henry Harmon Spalding —

Missionary to Indians of Northwest Territory and pioneer to State of Idaho, born here, Nov, 26, 1803. — — Map (db m178121) HM

164 ► New York, Steuben County, Wheeler — Site of the Office of Marcus Whitman M.D. — 1828-1835 —

Missionary to Cayuse Indians 1836-1847 Patriotic leader in establishing the claim of The United States to Oregon 1842-1844 Martyr of an Indian massacre 1847 His was the first wagon to cross the Rocky Mountains — — Map (db m178461) HM

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