On Chestnut Street north of W Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
The old thermometer draw tower stands as a monument to Corning’s technology leadership. When built in 1912, the tower represented a great step forward in tubing production technology – the vertical draw.
Before Corning introduced the . . . — — Map (db m143954) HM
On Center Way (New York State Route 414) at Corning Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Center Way.
Delaware Indian town—1750’s–1764. Site of 1760 Indian conference with Moravian agents, Christian F. Post and John Hays about the “forbidden path.” — — Map (db m79380) HM
Near East Tioga Avenue near Cedar Street / Centerway (New York State Route 414).
During the 150th anniversary of Corning Incorporated’s history in the year 2001 our community presents this David Dowler Sculpture commemorating the 1868 unloading of the company’s first machinery at this site. Thus began an alliance with the . . . — — Map (db m80028) HM
On West Pulteney Street (State Highway 415) at Wallace Street, on the right when traveling west on West Pulteney Street.
1796 Painted Post Tavern Built by Chas. Williamson, Pulteney Land Ass'n Agent- named in 1976 for the first innkeeper, Benjamin Patterson. — — Map (db m33214) HM
On West Market Street just west of Pine Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built in the late 1870’s, the building housing Brown’s Cigar Store is one of the oldest on Market Street. It is designed in the Victorian Gothic style with contrasting brick work highlighting the architectural features. The Cigar Store storefront . . . — — Map (db m175754) HM
On Walnut Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
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
Near Pine Street, 0.2 miles north of E Tioga Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On East Market Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street.
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
On Wall Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Street.
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
On 1st Street west of Pine Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
On East Market Street at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street.
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
On East Market Street just west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On West Market Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street.
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
On Denison Parkway East west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On W. Market Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Market Street.
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
On Cohocton Street (New York State Route 225) at 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on Cohocton Street.
In memory of those
who served their country
during the
War for the Preservation of the Union
1861 — 1865
Fort Sumter • Antietam
Gettysburg • Appomattox
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The City . . . — — Map (db m154244) WM
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
