After several years of failing to pass, the Chemung Canal bill passed the New York Senate on April 8, 1829. Elmira didn’t know until the 15th. The Albany Argus reported that the legislation ...

Emerson, who grew up in Elmira and graduated from St. Bonaventure with a BA in history, will present “Crime, Chaos, and Craziness on the Chemung Canal” covering the dark side of the Chemung ...

Chemung Canal Trust Company backed up New York City banks, grew into Elmira institution Construction of the six-story oval office building captivated Elmira, with more than 8,500 people touring ...

He also brought about the act creating Chemung County in 1836. He would serve as chairman of the Board of Supervisors for several terms. The Chemung Canal Trust Company building in downtown Elmira.