Year: 2024

City of Corning Centennial Celebrations On This Day In 1948 

Linda Reimer , , , , , , , , , , ,

Hi everyone, while I was researching something completely different, I came across multiple articles, and even whole sections of The Evening Leader that focus on the history of Corning; on the occasion of the formal centennial celebrations for the city, held on September 11, 1948.

Corning became a village in July 1848; and a city on March 20, 1890. (Dimitroff & Janes, 1991)

And I believe the reason the centennial celebrations for Corning were held in September, instead of July 1948; is due to the fact that the long-awaited opening of the World War Memorial Stadium was scheduled for September of that year; and that opening was a bid deal! It even included a visit by victorious general and future president, Dwight D. Eisenhower.

So, I thought we could celebrate Corning’s birthday today too – Happy 176th Birthday Corning! ! Or a belated Happy 176th Birthday, if you want to go with the July date!

And The Leader had some great local history related articles to celebrate the centennial over three sections; all three sections are included in this post, along with a few articles from The Corning Journal and Daily Democrat, that offer a bit of info on the passage of the city charter in 1890.

Enjoy!

Linda

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The Corning City Charter Bill, The Corning Journal, March 20, 1890

1890.03.20 Corning City Charter Bill, The Corning Journal p3Download

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City Charter Passed, Part 1 Top Part of Page, The Corning Journal, March 27, 1890

You’ll find the article on the passage of the city charter in column two just under the sections on the City Convention & CAUCUSES.

And the reason I’ve posted the page in two parts is because some of the microfilm for older newspapers, like issues of the Corning Journal from 1890, is in an overlarge format by modern standards and it doesn’t fit one one page.

1890.03.27 City Charter Passed, The Corning Journal Part 1 Top of PageDownload

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City Charter Passed, Part 2 Bottom Half of Page, The Corning Journal, March 27, 1890

1890.03.27 City Charter Passed, The Corning Journal Part 2 Bottom Half of PageDownload

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Celebrate Corning Now A City!

Special Edition, Corning Daily Democrat, March 21, 1890

1890.03.21 Celebrate Corning Now A City! C.D. Democrat Special EditionDownload

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The Evening Leader Centennial Edition, September 11, 1948

1948.09.11 Centennial Edition 1848, The Evening LeaderDownload

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The Evening Leader Centennial Edition, Section 2, September 11, 1948

1948.09.11 The Leader Centennial Edition, Section 2Download

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The Evening Leader Centennial Edition, Section 3, September 11, 1948

1948.09.11 The Leader Centennial Edition, Section 3Download

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Works Cited

Dimitroff, T. P., & Janes, L. S. (1976). History of the Corning-Painted Post Area.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: September 6, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

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

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be published on Friday, September 13, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Gathering Hay In The Finger Lakes

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Local History Photo 2: Postcard of The Wing & Bostwick Store, Corning, N.Y.

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Local History Photo 3:  Postcard of Pine Street and Erie Avenue (now Denison Parkway) looking South, Corning N.Y.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | September 6, 2024

1924.09.06 The Evening LeaderDownload

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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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!

Special Local History Post: On The History Of The Jewish Community In Corning

Linda Reimer , , , , ,

Hi everyone, we are most fortunate at the library, to have received a neat research paper for our collection that offers a look at the history of both the local Jewish community and the related Beth Israel Congregation of Corning.

The paper, titled A History of the Beth Israel Congregation of Corning, New York, was written by local historian Austin Reid, who gave us the following description of his work, specifically for this special local history post:

“This work highlights key milestones in Beth Israel’s history, including the establishment of the congregation, the changing community members, and the contributions made by Beth Israel’s members to Corning’s civic life. This history also explores the challenges faced by Corning’s Jewish community, such as sustaining membership and adapting to changing demographics over the decades. While Beth Israel disbanded by 2000, as of 2024, a Jewish presence remains in Corning. Though modest in size, Corning’s Jewish community has made significant contributions to the history of Steuben County.” — Austin David Reid

While we were discussing his paper, Mr. Reid mentioned that he was inspired to investigate the history of the Beth Israel Congregation by an article he found online titled What it’s like to be a Jewish teenager in a small town right now by Leila Ianovici; and I’ve included a link to that article here: https://www.jta.org/2023/12/18/united-states/what-its-like-to-be-a-jewish-teenager-in-a-small-town-right-now

A copy of Mr. Reid’s research paper will shortly be added to our local history collection.

And in the meantime, Mr. Reid has graciously agreed to allow us to offer public access to his paper, which you can read here:

A History of the Beth Israel Congregation of Corning, New YorkDownload

A big thank you goes out to Mr. Reid for thinking of the library in donating a copy of his research! (Thank you, Mr. Reid!!)

Have a great day everyone,

Linda Reimer, SSCL

Local History Photos & Newspaper: August 30, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

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

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on Friday, September 6, 2024.

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Local History Photos 1- 3: Photos Of Local Railroads

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | August 29, 1924

1924.08.30 The Evening LeaderDownload

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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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: August 23, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

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

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be posted on Friday, August 30, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Local Residents Taking A Ride (1924)

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Local History Photo 2: Corningites Honing Their Golf Skills

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Local History Photo 3: Painted Post Creek Flowing Under Steuben Street, Painted Post, N.Y. (1921)

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | August 23, 1924

1924.08.23 The Evening LeaderDownload

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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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: August 16, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

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

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be out on Friday, August 23, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Building The Centerway Bridge, Corning, N.Y. (c.1921)

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Local History Photo 2:Building The Centerway Bridge, Corning, N.Y. (c.1921) Too!

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Local History Photo 3: Also Building The Centerway Bridge, Corning, N.Y. (c.1921)

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For a brief history of The Centerway Bridge, today the Centerway Walking Bridge, check out an overview found on the Gaffer District site, here: https://www.gafferdistrict.com/downtown-corning/featured-landmarks/centerway-walking-bridge/

A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | August 16, 2024

August 9, 1924 Evening Leader-1Download

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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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: August 9, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here, belatedly is our Local History & Newspaper post for last Friday, August 9, 2024.

With the state of emergency declared in Steuben County last Friday which kept me at home, and the library being closed again this past Monday due to multiple staff being ill – I am a bit behind in my blog postings – an unexpected day and half of closings will do that!

So here is the blog posting that should have been up last Friday, August 9.

And our weekly blog posting will be out tomorrow, Friday, August 16.

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on Friday, August 23, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Talking A Walk In Corning

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Local History Photo 2: Corning Free Academy Baseball Team

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Local History Photo 3: A Glimpse Of Canfield/Courthouse Park, Corning

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | August 9, 1924

August 9, 1924 Evening LeaderDownload

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Have a great day 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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: August 2, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

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

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on August 9, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: A Parade In Corning

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Local History Photo 2: A Parade in Corning Too

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Local History Photo 3:  Pine Street Square, Corning, N.Y.

Our final photo for this week shows Pine Street Square, before it was Centerway Square, and before the bridge was built at the end of Pine Street.

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | August 2, 1924

August 2, 1924 Evening LeaderDownload

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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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: July 26, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , , , , ,

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

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on Friday, August 2, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Paving The Streets of Corning (with bricks)

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Local History Photo 2: Admiring A Toddler On A Spring Day

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Local History Photo 3: Hanging Around In Corning In The Summertime

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | July 26, 1924

1924.07.26 The Evening Leader, Corning, N.YDownload

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Neat Bonus Article: Open Pyrex Park Formally With Double Header Tomorrow from The Evening Leader, July 3, 1916.

While doing local history research this past week, I came across a neat article on the opening of Pyrex Park in in Corning, in July of 1916. The park, which today is known as Houghton Park, was opened so baseball could be played in the City of Corning; this was a number of years before the War Memorial Stadium opened in 1948 – how cool!

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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!

Local History Photos & Newspaper: July 19, 2024

Linda Reimer , , , ,

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

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays; and the next post will be up on Friday, July 26, 2024.

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Local History Photo 1: Railroad Wreck in Campbell, N.Y. (1929)

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Local History Photo 2: The Rosenthal Tobacco Company, in Corning, After A Fire (March 13, 1925)

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Local History Photo 3: The Ruins of the Gorton Chocolate Company Warehouse, Located Adjacent To The Rosenthal Warehouse, After A Fire (March 13, 1925)

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More Information On The Rosenthal Warehouse Fire & Related Property Damage from The Leader, March 13, 1925

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And from the Library of Congress’s Online Collection A 1921 Sanborn Map showing the area where the fire occurred, near the railroad tracks:

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A Glimpse of Local Life: A Hundred Years Ago!

Here is an entire issue of The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. published on this day in 1924.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | July 19, 1924

1924.07.19 The Evening LeaderDownload

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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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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 local papers including the Corning Leader, Corning Evening Leader, Corning Journal and 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!