Hi everyone, just a heads up about a cool program coming to the library this evening.
Dr. Edward Mainzer will offer a presentation based on his book Architecture Patronage, Historic Preservation, and Urban Renewal in Corning, NY, 1950-2000, the program will run from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and include a Q&A sessions.
Registration is not required, simply show up and enjoy the program!
The book is very cool!
You can request a copy to peruse if via StarCat: https://starcat.stls.org/ , call the library to place a hold at 607-936-3713, or drop by the library to see the copy we keep in the local history room.
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And if you’d like to know more about the book, for informational purposes, I have included the following Leader article from earlier this year:
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Have a great day,
Linda Reimer, SSCL
Corning History 
Billy Bolland, talk to CGW (Corning Ink) and persuade them to rebuild the Armory (the Castle) back to what it was in the same place, find the same or close to the stones used and bring it back to glory. Corning and Houghton’s will find a gem architectual gem as well as a money maker for all sorts of uses.
Tearing it down was Corning’s and the Corning company’s most disgusting decision ever made in the annals of the entire history of the city. Convince them Bill. Do it.
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