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Corning, New York: The Crystal City

This guide focuses on the glass-related history of the Corning, New York, and surrounding area, including local resources, special collections, and topics unique to Corning's glass history.

A guard lock at Gibson, NY, for a feeder canal from the Chemung Canal to the Chemung River. Photo Courtesy of Gary Emerson.

Feeder dam for the Chemung Canal at Gibson, NY. Photo courtesy of Gary Emerson.

A map of the Chemung Canal and feeder canal (numbers indicate locks). Click for larger image. Photo courtesy of the Canal Society of  New York State.

Learn About the Chemung Canal

Books from the Rakow Research Library

Online Resources

Organizations