Corning, Glass manufacturing city in Steuben County, New York, United States.
Corning sits at an elevation of 284 meters along the Chemung River valley, surrounded by rolling hills and natural landscapes of upstate New York.
The settlement, established in 1796 and named after financier Erastus Corning, transformed from a lumber trading post into a glass production center by the late 1800s.
The Corning Museum of Glass presents extensive collections of glass artifacts, scientific innovations, and demonstrations of traditional glassmaking techniques from multiple centuries.
The city center features numerous glass art galleries, specialty shops, and dining establishments within walking distance of the Gaffer District main thoroughfare.
The headquarters of Corning Incorporated leads research in optical communications, developing advanced glass technologies for smartphone screens and fiber optic cables.
Location: Steuben County
Inception: 1796
Elevation above the sea: 284 m
Website: http://www.cityofcorning.com/
Website: http://cityofcorning.com
GPS coordinates: 42.14806,-77.05694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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