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

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Local History photos are published on Fridays; and the next local history photo posting will be up on Friday, April 1, 2022.

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Helpful Photo Viewing Tips are found at the end of the posting for anyone who would like a few tips on how best to view the photos*

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Local History Photo 1:

Our first photo for this week is of an old postcard showing Court House Park, also known as Canfield Park, in Corning. I suspect the original postcards were in color but even in black and white, the postcard offers a neat glimpse of the park – and a path that you can still walk if you start from the corner of Walnut and First Streets in Corning.

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Local History Photo 2: Fairview Avenue

Our second photo for this week shows Fairview Avenue in Painted Post at some time in the past; when exactly is a mystery – but certainly before that area was built up.

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Local History Photo 3: Jones Pontiac with Corning Glass Center Sign

Our final photo for this week, shows the old Jones Pontiac business, during the Flood of 1972, and with the Corning Glass Center sign, in the forefront. I find it astonishing that the 50th anniversary of the flood is quickly approaching! Where does the time go…

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Old Newspaper Article of the Week

Walter Camp’s All American Team & Potatoes May Reach $1 A Bushell

Both pieces appeared in the Corning Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | December 7, 1911

And here we see the entire page the two articles appeared on:

The Front Page:

And finally we have a view of the front page of The Evening Leader for that day, December 7, 1911, so we can get a glimpse of what was going on in the world at the time!

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And as a bonus, the library recently accepted a donation of Northside High School yearbooks; and in one of the yearbooks I found three issues of the NH school newspaper; and I thought it fitting to share the one that was published on this day, March 25, back in 1960! So here it is; and there are a few pages missing – but even so – it is very cool!

Tiger Talk, March 25, 1960 Page 1 | Published by Northside High School, Corning, N.Y.

Tiger Talk, March 25, 1960 Page 2 | Published by Northside High School, Corning, N.Y.

Tiger Talk, March 25, 1960 Page 5| Published by Northside High School, Corning, N.Y.

Tiger Talk, March 25, 1960 Page 6 | Published by Northside High School, Corning, N.Y.

And should anyone wish to download a copy of the pages, here is a PDF of those pages:

Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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*To Create A Larger View (make the photos appear bigger on your screen):

You can click on each photo for a larger view. And then click the back arrow on your web browser to go back to the previous screen.

Alternatively, you can press and hold down the CTRL key, on your keyboard, while tapping the + key on your keyboard to make the photos appear larger on your screen.

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To Create A Smaller View (make the photos appear smaller on your screen – after you’ve made them appear larger):

 Press and hold the CTRL key on your keyboard and tap the – sign to make the photos appear smaller again.

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And If You Use A Mouse – CTRL & Scroll:

If you use a mouse you can do what is called “control and scroll”, to make photos appear larger and then smaller on your screen. To do this –>press and hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard and push the scroll wheel on your mouse away from you for a larger view. To reverse the larger view hold down the same CTRL key on your keyboard and pull the scroll wheel on your mouse towards you.

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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!

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

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Local History photos are published on Fridays; and the next local history photo posting will be up on Friday, March 25, 2022.

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Helpful Photo Viewing Tips are found at the end of the posting for anyone who would like a few tips on how best to view the photos*

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Local History Photo 1: George Woodruff Rogers

Our first photo shows George Woodruff Rogers in his uniform; our records don’t note what type of uniform he is is seen wearing, or when the photo was taken – but he is dapper in his uniform!

In researching the Mr. Rogers online I discovered, via the Find A Grave site, that he is buried in Central Valley Cemetery in Hornby, New York.

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Local History Photo 2: Samuel C. Erwin Sr.

Our second photos shows Samuel C. Erwin Sr., son of Sarah Clark & Arthur Erwin.

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Local History Photo 3: Sarah Clark Erwin

Our final photo for this week is of Sarah Clark Erwin. According to census records, in 1860, when she was approximately 60 years old, Sarah (AKA Sally) was living in a Painted Post household headed by her son, 32-year-old Samuel Erwin Sr.; and that household included an 80-year-old man named James Clark who at first I thought might have been her father; however, now I’m thinking, due to information I found on the Painted Hills website that he might have been her older brother instead, I’m running out of week to research this – but it cool!

Sarah Clark, her husband Arthur Erwin and her brother James Clark are all buried in the Jones-Erwin Cemetery in Addison, New York.

On A Research Note: I used the Heritage Quest service to search For Sarah Clark Erwin; and you can too – if you want to search for members of you own family — Go the library’s website https://ssclibrary.org/ –> RESOURCES –> Research & Learning –>Heritage Quest – check it out!

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Old Newspaper Article of the Week

Select Poetry: Speak Gently & As You Like It

From The Corning Daily Democrat, Corning, N.Y. | February 3, 1858

The entire page the poems appeared on, which in this case is front page of the Corning Democrat, Corning, N.Y. | February 3, 1858

And as The Front Page of the paper for that day was the page the poetry was taken from, here is a photo of the classifieds page for that same date, February 3, 1858 – offering a great glimpse into the past!

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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*To Create A Larger View (make the photos appear bigger on your screen):

You can click on each photo for a larger view. And then click the back arrow on your web browser to go back to the previous screen.

Alternatively, you can press and hold down the CTRL key, on your keyboard, while tapping the + key on your keyboard to make the photos appear larger on your screen.

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To Create A Smaller View (make the photos appear smaller on your screen – after you’ve made them appear larger):

 Press and hold the CTRL key on your keyboard and tap the – sign to make the photos appear smaller again.

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And If You Use A Mouse – CTRL & Scroll:

If you use a mouse you can do what is called “control and scroll”, to make photos appear larger and then smaller on your screen. To do this –>press and hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard and push the scroll wheel on your mouse away from you for a larger view. To reverse the larger view hold down the same CTRL key on your keyboard and pull the scroll wheel on your mouse towards you.

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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!

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

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Local History photos are published on Fridays; and the next local history photo posting will be up on Friday, March 18, 2022.

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Helpful Photo Viewing Tips are found at the end of the posting for anyone who would like a few tips on how best to view the photos*

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Local History Photo 1: Denison Park Entrance

Our first photo for this week shows one of the entryways into Denison Park in Corning at some point the past. The photo is undated but offers a cool look at Denison Park in the day of old!

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Local History Photo 2: Postcard First National Bank

Our second photo shows a postcard of the First National Bank building in Corning in the early twentieth century. We can see horse drawn cards, street cars and even an early automobile in this neat photo! And the bank building is still there!

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Local History Photo 3: Corning Free Academy

Our third photo for this week shows Corning Free Academy bordered by trees! The photo is undated, but it too is cool, offering a look at Corning of the past.

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Old Newspaper Article of the Week

Request Council To Act Tonight

From The Corning Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | Monday, February 3, 1913 | Page Eight

Our article for this week focuses on a fierce City Council meeting to discuss fire prevention services on the Southside, among other matters – a neat article offering a window into life in Corning in 1913!

The entire page the article of the week appeared upon | Page Eight

And For a look at national news:

The Front Page of the paper for that day, Monday, February 3, 1913

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

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Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

–

*To Create A Larger View (make the photos appear bigger on your screen):

You can click on each photo for a larger view. And then click the back arrow on your web browser to go back to the previous screen.

Alternatively, you can press and hold down the CTRL key, on your keyboard, while tapping the + key on your keyboard to make the photos appear larger on your screen.

–

To Create A Smaller View (make the photos appear smaller on your screen – after you’ve made them appear larger):

 Press and hold the CTRL key on your keyboard and tap the – sign to make the photos appear smaller again.

–

And If You Use A Mouse – CTRL & Scroll:

If you use a mouse you can do what is called “control and scroll”, to make photos appear larger and then smaller on your screen. To do this –>press and hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard and push the scroll wheel on your mouse away from you for a larger view. To reverse the larger view hold down the same CTRL key on your keyboard and pull the scroll wheel on your mouse towards you.

–

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!

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

–

Local History photos are published on Fridays; and the next local history photo posting will be up on Friday, March 11, 2022.

–

Helpful Photo Viewing Tips are found at the end of the posting for anyone who would like a few tips on how best to view the photos*

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Local History Photo 1: New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Yards (c. 1907)

Our second photo for this week shows a postcard of the old New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Yards located in Corning in the early twentieth century. What a cool photo! In looking closely at the hills, I believe the railroad years were located near where Wegmans stands today.

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Local History Photo 2: The Second Christ Episcopal Church, Corning N.Y. (c. 1840s – 1890s)

Our second photo for this week shows the second Christ Episcopal Church built in Corning. The old church was located where the post office is on the southside today. And after there was a fire at church – they built a new Christ Episcopal Church at 33 East First Street in Corning.

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Local History Photo 3: West Market Street (c. 1940s)

Our third photo for this week shows a section of West Market Street, in Corning, in the days of old – exact date unknown. The photo shows, from left to right:

1. Deluxe Diary Products, Inc. 99 W. Market Street &
2. Williams, Frigidaire appliances 93-95 W. Market Street Ward

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Old Newspaper Article of the Week

The Mysterious “Who Is Who” and Bowling League For Y.M.C.A. articles | The Corning Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | Page 8 | October 25, 1912.

This week we’ve got two short articles that show us a bit of what life was like in Corning in 1912! The first “The Mysterious Who Is Who” is just the slightest bit fuzzy – so here is the text:

The Mysterious “Who Is Who”

It’s the characteristic features that cut the big figure in the business world that makes “Who Is Who” so interesting. In Corning you figure that you know most everyone.  Do you think would be impossible for a man whose description was given to walk the streets all day, without being caught, when everyone in town was looking for him and a liberal reward was to be paid for his capture? It will soon be tried out in Corning only it will be much more easy than this.

There will be a number of people all of them living here who will have the fill information for finding “Who is Who.” These people will give you all the information you need, ask them about and keep your eye on the Evening Leader for further information.

LR Note: I wonder who they were looking for!

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And even though the photo is pretty clear as far as the piece on the bowling league goes, here is the text:

BOWLING LEAGUE FOR Y.M.C.S.

It is planned to organize a Bowling League at the Y.M.C.A. this winter. Many of last years bowlers have signified there intention of joining one of the teams, of which there will be six or eight. Prizes will be awarded the winning team the same as last year. Secretary John Austin is now at work arousing interest in the project which will be launched forth soon.

LR Note: It seems they had fun in bowling leagues in Corning way back in 1912!

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And here is the all of Page 8 of the Corning Evening Leader for October 25, 1912:

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And The Front Page of the Leader for October 25, 1912, offering a glimpse into the news of the day

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Have a great weekend everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

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Local History Online Library Resources:

Heritage Quest: Heritage Quest is the library’s online genealogy service, and it includes access to census records and other research sources; it can be accessed by going to the Online Resources page, on the library’s website, and scrolling down until you see the link for Heritage Quest:

https://www.ssclibrary.org/research/online-resources/

Once you’ve clicked on the Heritage Quest link, you’ll be prompted to login with your card number and PIN. If you have questions about how to use Heritage Quest, please feel free to let me know – my email address is reimerl@stls.org

–

Enjoy the photos and be well everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

–

*To Create A Larger View (make the photos appear bigger on your screen):

You can click on each photo for a larger view. And then click the back arrow on your web browser to go back to the previous screen.

Alternatively, you can press and hold down the CTRL key, on your keyboard, while tapping the + key on your keyboard to make the photos appear larger on your screen.

–

To Create A Smaller View (make the photos appear smaller on your screen – after you’ve made them appear larger):

 Press and hold the CTRL key on your keyboard and tap the – sign to make the photos appear smaller again.

–

And If You Use A Mouse – CTRL & Scroll:

If you use a mouse you can do what is called “control and scroll”, to make photos appear larger and then smaller on your screen. To do this –>press and hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard and push the scroll wheel on your mouse away from you for a larger view. To reverse the larger view hold down the same CTRL key on your keyboard and pull the scroll wheel on your mouse towards you.

–

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!