On Walnut Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
Block 66, set aside by the Corning Co. in 1840 as a public square, has housed a school, churches, and courthouses. Constructed from 1905-1909, the popularly known Courthouse Park was renamed Canfield Park in 1944, in honor of the city engineer who . . . — — Map (db m91095) HM
Near Pine Street, 0.2 miles north of E Tioga Street, on the left when traveling north.
1921 Year the Bridge was Completed
92.3’ Each Arch Span Length
752’ Total Bridge Length
41’ Each Arch length
This bridge was built in 1921, when Warren G. Harding was president of the United States. It closed to motor vehicles in 1981, . . . — — Map (db m144164) HM
On East Market Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street.
Built in 1851, this building, one of the oldest on Market Street, has been substantially altered from its original three storied Greek Revival style. It is constructed of brick and is one of the few buildings surviving the disastrous fires of the . . . — — Map (db m79959) HM
On Wall Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Street.
Corning was a railroad town well into the 1900’s beginning with the corning-Blossburg Railroad in 1839. In 1849 the Erie Railroad was built through the village. In 1881 the DL&W came to Corning via Gibson and the Northside. The Corning-Blossburg . . . — — Map (db m80064) HM
On 1st Street west of Pine Street, on the left when traveling west.
Given by the Corning Co. this land, first the Public Square, then Canfield Park, has hosted a school, parks, churches, and a courthouse. — — Map (db m91106) HM
On East Market Street at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street.
The third floor of this 1885 building served as a large dance hall where Irene and Vernon Castle, darlings of the Dance Mode in America during 1914–1915, became a weekly feature.
In 1965, the exterior of this building was completely . . . — — Map (db m80026) HM
On East Market Street just west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building, which houses Galvin and Haines Insurance Company, is extraordinarily elaborate in its fine terra cotta detailing—most notably the famous “Owl of Market Street,” perched on top of the pedimented cornice.
Known . . . — — Map (db m80017) HM
On West Market Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street.
In recognition of its historical and architectural importance, Market Street has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The street is composed of fine examples of late 19th Century commercial buildings rehabilitated as part of a . . . — — Map (db m79989) HM
On Denison Parkway East west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Rockwell is housed in Corning’s Old City Hall. It was completed in 1893 and is a notable example of American Romanesque Revival architecture. In the late 19th century, this was a popular style of civic architecture seen throughout the nation. . . . — — Map (db m144289) HM
On W. Market Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Market Street.
The Southern Tier Roller Mills maintained operations here until 1918. Eight years later the building was purchased by the Corning Glass Works and in 1930 became the club house for employee recreational facilities. After these activities were . . . — — Map (db m66258) HM
On Cohocton Street (New York State Route 225) at 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on Cohocton Street.
In memory of those
who served their country
during the
War for the Preservation of the Union
1861 — 1865
Fort Sumter • Antietam
Gettysburg • Appomattox
—————————
The City . . . — — Map (db m154244) WM
Dedicated to all
Veterans who served in the
United States Armed Forces with
devotion, loyalty, honor, and their
determination to preserve freedom
"Freedom Is Not Free"
[Armed Services Emblems] — — Map (db m154249) WM
On Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86) 0.8 miles west of Victory Highway (State Route 417), on the right when traveling west.
This part of New York State was once the homeland of the Seneca Indians, one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. These people were great agriculturalists, known for their corn, beans, squash, fruit trees and livestock. During the . . . — — Map (db m222465) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 248) at Andover Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
To Honor Our
Veterans
and
Firemen
Who Keep Us Free And Safe
To Remember The Service
And Sacrifices Of Our Citizens
To All
We Extend Everlasting Gratitude
Dedicated August 28, 2010
Left Tablet
In honor . . . — — Map (db m168961) WM
On South Valley Road at Cemetary Road, on the right when traveling east on South Valley Road.
1878-1930
This modest cemetery is the final resting place of Hammondsport native Glenn Hammond Curtiss, an American hero.
Glenn Curtiss was a man who liked to go fast. His personal quest for speed began with building and racing bicycles . . . — — Map (db m70029) HM
On Pulteney St (Route 54A) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Pulteney St.
1900 - 1904
Glen Curtiss found his first success in the bicycle business.
Bicycle racer and mechanical whiz, Glenn Curtiss, opened his first shop in 1900, directly across the street from where you are now standing. Here Curtiss repaired and . . . — — Map (db m69912) HM
Near Main Street (New York State Route 54A) 0.2 miles north of New York State Route 54.
Some of America's earliest aircraft took to the air over Kingsley Flats
In 1904 "Captain T.S. Baldwin from California purchased a Curtiss motorcycle engine to power his experimental dirigible airship. Two years later, Baldwin moved his . . . — — Map (db m136683) HM
1908
When Glenn Curtiss flew the June Bug here in Pleasant Valley on July 4, 1908, he made American aviation history.
With Curtiss at the controls, the June Bug rose into the air, leveled off at a height of about 40 feet, and . . . — — Map (db m70114) HM
On New York State Route 54, 0.5 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 54A), on the left when traveling east.
Beginning in 1911, Glenn Curtiss test-flew his pioneering seaplances and flying boats from this beach.
By 1911 Curtiss had already built a working seaplane that made water takeoffs and landings on pontoons. But the secret to making a . . . — — Map (db m154159) HM
On Shethar Street west of Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built prior to 1863. Home of Charles D. Champlin, miller, farmer, businessman & a principal organizer of Pleasant Valley Wine Co. — — Map (db m178055) HM
On New York State Route 54, on the right when traveling south.
Born Hammondsport 1878
early maker of motorcycle
and airplane engines - flew
successfully airplanes and
hydroplanes here 1908-1911
— — Map (db m69813) HM
Born in Hammondsport N.Y.
May 21, 1878
His many accomplishments include: the first water-cooled aeronautical engine; the first seaplane; invention of the first aileron, and the first flying school. After obtaining the first aviator’s license, he . . . — — Map (db m105860) HM
On New York State Route 54, 0.5 miles east of Main Street (New York State Route 54A), on the left when traveling east.
Born - May 21, 1878 Hammondsport, NY
Died - July 23, 1930 Buffalo, NY
Buried - July 25, 1930 Hammondsport, NY
1907 - "Fastest Man on Earth"
1908 - Hammondsport - Center of American aerial activity
1909 - Won Gordon Bennett Trophy for . . . — — Map (db m154157) HM
On Shethar Street at Pulteney Street, on the left when traveling west on Shethar Street.
The American aviation industry had its beginnings in the Curtiss factory once located on this site.
On this hillside stood the family home where Glenn and Lena Curtiss moved after their marriage in 1898. Curtiss built a small factory behind . . . — — Map (db m178058) HM
On Pulteney Street at Reservoir Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Pulteney Street.
Built 1835-1836 by Meredith Mallory of Yates Co. for $30,000. There were 3 combined overshot and pitchback water wheels inside building. — — Map (db m168845) HM
On Liberty Place at Pulteney Street (New York State Route 54A), on the left when traveling east on Liberty Place.
Pulteney Square has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m168966) HM
Near Main Street (New York State Route 54A) 0.2 miles north of New York State Route 54.
Between January and May 1908, John Newton Williams, demonstrated rotary wing test rigs at this site, known as Kingsley Flats, marking one of the first significant efforts to develop a helicopter in the United States. Powered by an engine designed . . . — — Map (db m136684) HM
On Seneca Street at Broadway Mall, on the right when traveling west on Seneca Street.
east marker front
In memory of veterans of the Civil War 1861 - 1865 from Hornellsville N.Y. area in our country's service.
east marker inside
In memory of veterans of World War II from Hornellsville N.Y. area in our country's . . . — — Map (db m76111) WM
On Seneca St at Mays Ave, on the right when traveling south on Seneca St.
On Nov. 19, 1916, set American record for longest non-stop flight to date. Flew plane from Chicago to this site, formerly Hornell Fairgrounds. — — Map (db m156940) HM
Near Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86) 3 miles west of Washington Street Exit 38, on the right when traveling west.
New York State
Department of Transportation
Worker’s Memorial
For those employees of Region-6 who have
been killed in the line of duty.
A reminder of their dedicated service to this Department
and for the safety of the people who . . . — — Map (db m146210) HM
On Hamilton Street (New York State Route 417) at Chemung Street, on the left when traveling north on Hamilton Street.
To the Soldier Dead of
the Town of Erwin
Erected A.D. 1913
Their deeds are held
in grateful memory
Infantry
23rd. N.Y. — 112th. N.Y.
74th. N.Y. — 141st. N.Y.
86th. N.Y. — 161st. N.Y.
107th. N.Y. — . . . — — Map (db m91083) HM
On Victory Highway (New York State Route 415) 0.1 miles east of Naylor Lane, on the right when traveling east.
people managed this land by fire and succession which is still evident today in the Oak and Walnut trees found together in this location. — — Map (db m198458) HM
On Hamilton Street (New York State Route 417) at Water Street, on the left when traveling north on Hamilton Street.
During the Colonial period the valleys of the Chemung River tributaries comprised the domain of the Senecas. This unit of the Iroquois Confederacy was called a door of the Six Nations through which passed communications with the west & the south. . . . — — Map (db m91091) HM
On Hamilton Street (New York State Route 417) at Chemung Street, on the right when traveling north on Hamilton Street.
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States. — — Map (db m91110) HM
The Final Episode of the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign was the advance of Col. Van Cortland's Brigade up the Canisteo River to this area two miles beyond the Tory-Indian town of Painted Post, burned by Capt. Simon Spaulding's Riflemen September 28, . . . — — Map (db m32796) HM
On Water Street west of Hamilton Street (New York State Route 417), on the left when traveling west.
Col. Timothy Pickering, commissioner appointed by President Washington, negotiated the Treaty of Painted Post with the Iroquois Indians, which ended warfare between the Six Nations and the white settlers in New York State.
Dedicated: June 11, . . . — — Map (db m91059) HM
On Hamilton Street (New York State Route 417) at Water Street, on the left when traveling north on Hamilton Street.
Dedication
This [Painted Post Memorial] monument is dedicated to the Village of Painted Post and its Citizens in recognition of their courageous and determined recovery from the destruction wrought by Tropical Storm Agnes on June 23, . . . — — Map (db m91092) HM
Established 1806 on land
owned by Capt. Joel Pratt,
Revolutionary War veteran
& founder of Prattsburgh.
Buried in this cemetery. — — Map (db m133060) HM
On Middle Road, 0.3 miles south of Shuart Road, on the right when traveling south.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Property built in 1886. — — Map (db m106878) HM
On S Lackawanna Street (New York State Route 15), on the right when traveling south.
In 1921 WWI vet. Guy Bennett and brother Homer built shop here. Established as Buick dealer, 1922. Business stayed with family for 97 years. — — Map (db m231680) HM
On New York State Route 230, 0.1 miles east of Keuka Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
One of the
Seven Founders of the National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Located near his burial place by
Steuben Co. Pomona Grange and
the New York State Grange — — Map (db m154149) HM
On New York State Route 53 at Gardner Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 53.
Missionary to Cayuse Indians 1836-1847
Patriotic leader in establishing the claim of The United States to Oregon 1842-1844
Martyr of an Indian massacre 1847
His was the first wagon to cross the Rocky Mountains — — Map (db m178461) HM
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