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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2177_first-settler_Elmira-NY.html
Christian Myneer built First Log Cabin 1787 and First Frame House and planted first orchard in Town of Big Flats
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P5L_national-soaring-museum_Elmira-NY.html
The Chemung Valley's pioneering soaring sites (*) of the early 1930's faced most of the area's prevailing winds. Take-off locations were selected daily to face the predicted winds. Gliders were launched by bungee cord into the wind so pilots could…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19L1_world-war-ii-glider-training-at-harris-hill_Elmira-NY.html
On this site in May 1941 the first Air Corps Pilot Officers reported for Glider Training. The six officers were lead by Major Fred R. Dent, Jr. who later was to direct the development and procurement of military gliders. The Elmira Area Soaring Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19L0_rhodes-farm_Elmira-NY.html
This Landmark stands on land that was part of the Rhodes Farm from which the first Soaring Society of America sponsored National Contest was held in July of 1932 and commemorates the support of soaring by the community over the past 50 years. Dedi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTGW_runonvea_Elmira-NY.html
Indian VillageDestroyed by Gen. SullivanAugust 13, 1779
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