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Local History Photos & Newspaper: February 20, 2026

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photos of the Week

This week our photos are all Library of Congress photos that show the old Erie Railway Station in Corning before and during a remodel; as well as two photos showing Erie railroad tracks heading out of the city on the southside.

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And for a closer look at where the old Erie Railway Station was, on the corner of Pine and Erie Avenue, now Denison Parkway; check out this 1903 Sanborn Insurance Map:

Corning 1903 Sanborn MapDownload

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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 1926.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | February 20, 1926

1926.02.20 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Discussion Group January 2026 Notes

Linda Reimer , ,

Our Local History Discussion Group met at the library on Thursday, January 15 and had a fun general conversation about local history including a few topics that were discussed in more depth and they are:

First up, the library’s Local History Discussion group meets on the third Thursday of the month from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

The February 2026 Local History Discussion group gathering will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026.  

And onto the General discussion topics (from our January gathering) 

1. The purpose of this group: The purpose of the Local History Discussion Group is to talk about local history! With a side order, that is only if anyone is interested (no pressure); if anyone is interested he or she can research and put on a local history program at the library; or suggest one the staff can put on.  

2. The next local history display, named Notable Locals, volume 3, is almost ready to go up. The display will have a complimentary newsletter that patrons can take and read, digitally, or via a print copy. 

Our third batch of Notable Locals, celebrates some of the remarkable people, places, and organizations that helped shape the character and legacy of the Corning region; includes renaissance sportsman, coach, youth mentor, and historian John Driggins, whose lifelong dedication to athletics, community and local history has influenced generations. Also featured is Crystal Eastman, a nationally significant suffragette, reformer and legal scholar with local roots, and Rose Backus Ecker, founder of the Corning Clionian Circle and a driving force in the city’s civic and cultural life. 

The list also includes transformative institutions. The Erie Canal stands out as a feat of engineering that created a water highway between Albany and Buffalo, forever altering New York’s economic and social landscape. Industrial history & innovation is represented by Amory Houghton Sr. (1813–1882), whose decision to relocate the Brooklyn Flint Glass Works to Corning laid the foundation for what would later become Corning Glass Works, one of the city’s defining enterprises. 

Military service and postwar entrepreneurship are embodied by Captain Charles Rubright, who fought in numerous Civil War battles, endured captivity at Andersonville, and later returned to help build the local economy by founding the Corning Brick & Terra Cotta Works. The region’s deeper history is represented by the Seneca People (Onöndowa’ga’), Keepers of the Western Door of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, whose traditional lands encompassed much of the Genesee River Valley. 

And rounding out the group is Colonel Henry Tuthill, a Civil War officer who commanded the Elmira Prison Camp—often referred to as “Hellmira,” later serving as commander of President Abraham Lincoln’s honor guard as he lay in state; and after the war became a renowned architect. Together, these Notable Locals offer a powerful reminder of the many threads—civic, industrial, military, and Indigenous—that weave together the story of our region.  

3. The history of public libraries in Corning: The first public library in Corning, was a subscription library that was, according to the book, A History of the public libraries served by the Southern Tier Library System, was organized on February 25, 1873; more research should be done & compiling a history of the public libraries in Corning was agreed to be a good idea.  

Please feel free to drop by one of our monthly local history gatherings, or if you prefer, comment and share information by replying to this post.

Have a great day,

Linda Reimer

Southeast Steuben County Library

Local History Photos & Newspaper February 13, 2026

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Pine Street Looking North, Corning, N.Y.

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Local History Photo 2: Overhead Bridge & Seventh Ward, Corning, N.Y.

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Local History Photo 3: Centerway Bridge, 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 1926.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | February 13, 1926

1926.02.13 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: December 26, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: A Winter Scene in the Southern Tier

This photo is part of the Isabel Walker Drake Collection

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Local History Photo 2: Another Winter Scene in the Southern Tier

This photo is part of the Isabel Walker Drake Collection.

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Local History Photo 3: A View of Corning from Spencer Hill

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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 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | December 26, 1925

1925.12.26 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: November 28, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

Just a quick library hours-of-operation note, the library is closed for carpet cleaning on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29. We will re-open on Monday, December 1 at our usual time of 9:00 a.m.

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Local History Photo 1: Intersection of Pine and Market Streets, Corning, N.Y.

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Local History Photo 2: Corning Free Academy Girl’s Basketball Team (1923)

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Local History Photo 3: Corning Free Academy Basketball Team

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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 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | November 28, 1925

1925.11.28 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: November 21, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Crystal City Band in Front of City Hall

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Local History Photo 2: Corning Glass Works, Corning, New York (Circa 1930)

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Local History Photo 3:  Denison Park, 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 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | November 21, 1925

1925.11.21 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: November 14, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Market Street in Corning During The Centennial Parade (1948)

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Local History Photo 2: Lincoln Trust Float on Market Street in Corning During The Centennial Parade (1948)

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Local History Photo 3: Market Street During the Centennial Parade with the Baron Steuben Building in the Background (1948)

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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 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | November 14, 1925

1925.11.14 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: November 7, 2025

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

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Painted Post (1921)

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Local History Photo 2: Another View of Painted Post with a view of Park Place & Pine Street (1921)

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Local History Photo 3: A Third View of Painted Post with Fairview Ave. in the background (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 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | November 7, 1925

1925.11.07 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: October 31, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Patriotic Home, Corning, New York

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Local History Photo 2: Woeppel’s Flower Market, Corning, New York

Woeppel’s Flower Market was located on Park Avenue in Corning. — City of Corning Directory (1938).

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Local History Photo 3: Corning Glass Works, 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 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | October 31, 2025

1925.10.31 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.

Local History Photos & Newspaper: October 24, 2025

Linda Reimer , , , ,

Hi everyone, here are the local history photos & vintage newspaper of the week.

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Local History Photo 1: Hotel Casale, Corning, N.Y.

According to the 1911-1912 City of Corning Directory, the Hotel Casale was once located at 25 West Erie Avenue in Corning; Erie Avenue being the old name for Denison Parkway.

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Local History Photo 2: Corning City Street Scene

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Local History Photo 3: Corning Glass Factory, 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 1925.

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The Evening Leader, Corning, N.Y. | October 24, 1925

1925.10.24 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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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!

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Local History & Newspaper blog posts are published on Fridays.