Hi everyone, here are the Local History Photos of the week!

(Click on the photos for a larger view)

Photo 1: Tractor Or Part Of A Train?

I’m a librarian and I love technology but I don’t know much about train or tractor technology.

So I’m not sure if the gentleman in the photo is working on a tractor or the locomotive part of a train…

If you recognize what the technology is, let us know!

And if you know who the man in the photo is or where the photo was taken – we’d like to know that too!

Photo 2: State Road Near Corning

Our second photo for this week is of a postcard showing the old State Road which, was evidently located near Corning. I don’t recognize where this photo was taken; so if you know, let us know!

Photo 3: Possible World War I Volunteers Or Vets

I’m guessing the men in this photo might be World War I army volunteers or veterans.

You can tell my their high collars and suits that the photo was taken before World War II.

And I can’t make out what the badges some of the men are wearing say. If you recognize any of the men in the photo, know where the photo was taken or can tell us anything about the photo please let us know!

Have a great day,

Linda, SSCL

Library Local History/Creation Station Resources:

At the library you can scan your photos and slides to create digital family albums and slideshows; and even use one of the Circut machines, and other Creation Station equipment, to help you create a special paper family history album.

Also of note, we have the local paper, at times called the Corning Leader, Corning Journal or Corning Daily Journal, on microfilm from 1840 to the present — so you can visit the library and research local history and your family tree if you wish!

And…

And if you find any old photos of the Corning area that you don’t know what to do with – you can always donate them to the library! We’re happy to add new photos to our Photo Archive!