Known as the "Crystal City" because of its glass industry, this charming New York municipality was founded in 1890 and is the headquarters for Fortune 500 glass and ceramics company Corning Inc. The city's popular attractions include Corning Museum of Glass, Rockwell Museum of Western Art, Corning Clock Tower, World War Memorial Library, Jenning's Tavern, Corning Armory, Chimney Rocks, Bloody Run, Market Street Historic District and the Southside Historic District. There was a major flood in 1972 in Corning from Hurricane Agnes wreaking havoc on the city and killing 18 people. Show All
