Corning, NY

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Corning, NY

CITY

Population:
10842 (2000 census)

County:
Steuben County

MUSEUM

Museum Founded

Corning Museum of Glass 1950

COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

Company Founded

Corning 1851

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Duane Eddy Guitarist 26-Apr-1936 Rebel Rouser

Amo Houghton Politician 7-Aug-1926 Congressman from New York, 1987-2005

James R. Houghton Business 6-Apr-1936 CEO of Corning, 2002-05

Margaret Sanger Activist 14-Sep-1879 6-Sep-1966 Birth control advocate

H. Guyford Stever Educator 24-Oct-1916 9-Apr-2010 President of CMU, 1965-72

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Frederick Carder Artist 18-Sep-1863 10-Dec-1963 "Aurene" glass artist

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