Yet in Elmira. Memories of elementary school - Thomas K. Beecher School night gym.

Kresges' was downtown next to Newberry's. How can we forget Lovell's on Lake St. and the best thick shakes were made at Dog & Burger down the street from Ernie Davis Jr. High. Joy Crest Skating Rink.

The Elmira Neighborhood House. C&K Laundry and Dry Cleaners on Lake St. Tastee Freeze. Genowski's neighborhood store somewhere on the corner of Market St. Dandy's Food Market on John Street; T&J Food Store on Washington & Water Sts. I think across the street from it going North was a drug store but I can't remember the name.

B & C Photo on lower Water St. before crossing Main Street. Benedict's on the corner of Sullivan and Church. Their cherry phosphates were the best! There was a little mom & pop candy store on John St. - can't remember the name.

Tom - tcbr@ptd.net

Do you Remember Chamberlain's Dairy at 820 Broadway? I do.

My dad ran the milk processing plant there. He bottled the first bottle of homogenized milk In Elmira. I remember him unloading milk cans from the farmers trucks and pouring them into the collection tanks to be clarified and then washing them in a clanky old milk can washer.

Making chocolate milk or egg nog was my favorite. But usually I got to help by loading milk bottles in to the washer and washing uo the stainless steel tanks used for pasteurizing. I remember the quart bottles of milk with a plug of cream at the top. Delivering milk to Maple Farms down on Lower Maple Ave In their old stake body truck. Penny candy and Bazooka bubble gum from Chamberlain's store out front.

Carol Houssock - rsvp@stny.rr.com

Hi – wasn’t from the Southside, but many people posting memories weren’t. No one mentioned my father’s store, Winch’s Food Market, at the corner of College and Woodlawn. Great place for penny candy!

Jack Comfort SHS ' 57

You keep doing an unbelievable job. on these sites. For your effects, I say Thank You - as for the finances, I will send you a check.

Reading the memories section, I did not see "Jeans Beans" in the Heights mentioned. This was CE carry out only-restaurant That sold all sorts of deep fried seafood. They introduced me to scallops - and caused me to have a very memorable (spell EMBARRASSING) situation when I had scallops for the first time as an adult _ and proceeded to send two orders back for being undercooked. The second time the chef returned with the third order and wanted to know what was wrong. I broke up all the tables around us, including the chef, when I explained the proper way scallops should look and feel . I told him that the properly cooked scallop could be bounced off the wall without breaking. This is how us kids distributed the scallops to each other . the scallops infantry -me - could be easily cut with a fork, therefore they had to be undercooked. It took me a year to return to that restaurant and I hoped no one would recognize me.

I remember all the rest of the places mentioned, We lived on Spaulding St at Milly St. My dad owned the Goss Stations Garage at Maple at Luce next to Red Drake's. "Red & White Tea Company" grocery. As a Junior at SHS, I cut meat for Red. the Drugstore beside Red's was. known as "Winnies" as it was run by Winnie Johnson, writeoff the owner Joe Johnson.

I remember Don Zimmer, and attended his wedding at Dunn Field. I remember a lots the players as they rented rooms at a number of homes near Dad's Station. Dad always had homemade ice cream in the freezer at the station (Only for adults). The place was a major hangout for ballplayers Igot to meet Don who roomed 2 houses behind the stations find whitey Ford when he played for the Binghamton team.

I have a brass "Soda, water" fire extinguisher made at The American La France in the 40"s - I still haven't figured out what do with it.

We live in Virginia Beach, VA and will be in Elmira in August for our 50th High School reunion at SHS. See you then.

Betty (Locke)Baldock - RoadRunnerWoman@hotmail.com

I grew up in Elmira/Elmira Heights area and I haven't seen anyone mention the Dairy Queen that used to be close to Ernie Davis School. Or Henderson's Store on old Grand Central Ave on the corner. Many times at lunch time, I would go to Dairy Queen for a $2 banana split..

I use to live 2 houses down from Lovell's next to Northside Community Church.. Us kids would go there for ice cream sodas every Saturday..

Or Tops Markets on Lake Street where Big Lots stands now.. My older bro use to work there.. Or Sam's Bar and Grill where Gushes is now..

How about Rosenbaum's on Water Street.. Got my first trainer bra from them.. lol. And The Army Navy Store next to it??

Oh yeah.. Can't forget the old Sears Store where Weis Markets sits now.. Loved playing on the escalators.. lol..

And Newberry's next to Iszard's.. Love to have lunch there with my grandmom..

Family picnics at Eldridge Park were fun too..

I could go on and write a book but don't want to do that.. lol

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

Marty Hazen - deveaux74@yahoo.com

I am from Niagara Falls, but my parents were both from Elmira, and we used to spend summers there seeing all the families, so this is a really neat site.

My Dad, Harry (Bud) Hazen, grew up at 222 South Walnut and graduated from Southside in (I think) '41 - Mom's family, the Murphys, were at 1061 Davis Street.

Anyone remember O'Neil Cabs? My great-uncle, Dan O'Neil, owned them - he and my Aunt Mame lived on Walnut, across the street from Grandma.

I also remember going to Lovell's for Lucky Mondays, and Moretti's for Italian.

My great-aunt Alice Murphy lived across the street from St. Casimir's, and I remember she would get pizza from Pudgie's and have pizza parties for us and all our cousins on her front porch summer evenings.

I remember seeing Gene Autrey at the Chemung County Fair, and he kept saying it "Shee-Mung", and his horse kept taking giant dumps, which my cousins and I found hysterical.

I also remember the roller coaster at Eldridge Park - my cousin Eileen got so hysterical on it that she knocked out my Grandpa Murphy's front tooth while she was riding it with him.

Timothy Rodabaugh - RodabaughT@home.chemungcp.com

My dad, Darrell “Norm” Rodabaugh grew up in Horseheads and my mom, Norma “Anne” (Waters) Rodabaugh came to Horseheads from Owego in 1954 and they remember the following: French’s Restaurant on Main St., Hosie Henry’s Soft Ice Cream on Sayre St., Jim Jessup’s store on the Avenue, Ostrander’s Barber Shop on the Avenue, Scafes' Store on the corner of Franklin and the Avenue, Bob Hammond’s Western Auto, Daily’s Variety, Hibbard’s Hardware, and Minnie Coral’s store on Franklin St. As Dad and Mom recall more will send it your way.

Michael Smith, Dania Beach FL (Horseheads from birth 1967 - 1980) - schwinncoll@bellsouth.net

I don’t think anyone mentioned this one yet. The old Red Barn Burger place on the South Side. The building is still there but I think it’s a video place now? It's been a year since I was back up there. I hope to get there next year sometime.

What about Blueberry Hill Ice Cream over by the hospital, I never went there, we went to Lovell’s instead on Lake.

Barker's Department Store on Lake St.

Hill's Department Store in Horseheads on Lake St.

Old Timer's Day at the Chemung County Fair Grounds. And the Chemung County Fair.

Anyone remember the Joey Chitwood Thrill Show?

One that just closed up - Casa Blanca on Chemung Street in Horseheads is now a thing of the past. I have been going there since the 1980s. I know it was around for a long time before then also. Even took my wife there when we came up from Florida to visit family.

Maggie C, SHS 71 - jmcoxall@verizon.net

I grew up on the Southside. How about Ketchum's Variety Store on Pennsylvania Ave and Job & Drake's on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and Herrick Street. The Stroehman's Sunbeam delivery truck that used to deliver your bread, donuts and those wonderful frosted brownies. And your potato chips delivered right to the house by Charles' Chips. Walking to St. Mary's to school and stopping at Winnick's Laundry Mat for the candy machines before and after school.

Great website - you have reminded us all that Elmira was a great place to grow up.

J Saxe - jsaxe@citlink.net

How about Scurvy Ernie's (Editor's Note: we believe he means Scurvy Erv's on Broadway) and Jake the Glass Man? Dunn Field, that root beer stand somewhere down on Penn. Ave (I think) with the big barrel, Coldbrook School, and Houck's Dairy with the horse-drawn milk wagon and maroon trucks.

Not to mention Totem Taxi, who I drove for in college (EC86), Jim
Pierce's Barber Shop (Race Street), that funky store right next to it
where we bought comic books with no covers. The Eleventh Ward Hotel (I never went there, a great favorite of my father's), Manzari's
Grill, Zack's Grocery, The Elbow Room, the A&P on Miller (that my aunt called "the tea store", The Crow Bar, and (moment of silence, please...) Bus Horrigan's.

I remember a bar on S. Main Street across from Howell's that had a bookie/betting room in the back in the 50's, Ray's Barber Shop on the corner of Miller and Erie, I think. That bar/restaurant on S. Main that had really great pizza and a cool Blatz Beer wagon in the window (Mike Palmeri's Pioneer Restaurant?)

I guess you can tell I was a South sider... lived on Moore, Phoenix, Spaulding Streets at different times, also Madison, W. Gray, and Walnut Streets, so I guess it balances out.

Most of all I remember the coal trains on the Erie-Lackawanna, and how you could hear the whistles for miles at each crossing, and the last steam locomotive that pulled them (was in 1957, I believe... lots of folks turned out to see it--I saw it from the underpass at Home Street, I think (seven years old then -- can still smell the coal smoke and feel the mist of condensing steam...)

Live near Norwich now, haven't been back for a long time (10-12 years) I really ought to make the drive this summer.

C E Nick Carter - www.cecjr1929.com

How about Markson's Mens Clothes on the corner of Main and Water Streets and the Strand Movie Theater.

Cheri Roberts, Big Pond PA - iluvsnow3@yahoo.com

What a wonderful site and what a wonderful tribute to Elmira! My mom passed away 2 years ago, she was Anne Burbage and she owned and operated Anne's Pancakes on South Main St. in Elmira for about 40 years. For many years she was open 24 hours a day, but I was never allowed in the restaurant after 11 p.m. because of the "bar crowd". She had a wonderful business there, made many friends and loved doing what she did. She also operated Anne's Coffee Shop, right next door to Bill Henry's Bakery on Hoffman St. for awhile, she even reopened it after the flood of 72, then later it was destroyed by fire. Another place she operated was Anne's Pancakes in the Coldiron Fuel Center on Rt. 17 near Elmira. As I said, she loved the restaurant business!

I would also like to mention Jacob and Cook's that was on Water St., and the Mohawk Bakery on Lake St. , Turck's Drug Store and soda shop on Main St. and the Red Barn on Main. St. I am sure many folks remember those places as well! I forgot to mention the first place my mother had with my dad, it was called Walt's Teen Corner, it was on Main St. and I believe it was in the early 60's. It was a popular place to go for the students at "the old' Southside High School.

I think my favorite memory of Elmira was Christmas shopping in beautiful downtown Elmira with my Mom. We would park and walk to all the stores with the snow falling, it was just a beautiul place to be. Thanks for letting me share!

Jack Chambers - jackc@frontiernet.net

Great site - I really appreciate the effort.

I grew up in the Bulkhead area, went to Pennsylvania Ave School, first graduating class of the Broadway School, and then on to SHS Class of 65. Some memories that I haven't seen listed: Saturday mornings at the Regent Theatre. Friday Night Recreation at the church next to Pennsylvania Ave School. X-CEL Dairy. Before the Dog n Burger was the Dog n Burger it was Andy's Gas Station (best selection of penny candy in the WHOLE world). A hobby shop on Langdon Plaza (help me here, was it George Clapp's Hobby Shop?) As I got "older"; shopping for clothes at the Lion's Den on S Main St - the original Sam's, Faulisi's (in Corning) and The Dahlia.

Thanks for the memories.

Rod Norgren - Cenzual2@aol.com

Some other thoughts, vintage 1950-53.....remember going to Earl & Jerry's for a grilled cinnamon roll and chocolate milk. Then blowing the straw wrapper so it stuck on the ceiling? Mustico's for pizza....the banana cream pie at the Ideal Coney on Water St. I worked at Miles Shoe Store on Water, and then I worked with Ronnie Shaw at Werdenberg's....12 inch pegs...one button roll...Billy Eckstein shirts....cordovan shoes that had to be shined at the shoe shine stand on Water. Hot meat ball sandwiches at the Imperial Hotel. "In The Mood" at WELM, hosted by Bob Michaels. Mary & I and Eileen MacDonald and Stewie Miller in Stewie's red 41 Ford Convertible. The Elmira Drive In....Me and Ronnie Mucci and Joe Caposi and Mike Cardillo and Waxie and Patsy...hanging out. Ching Wa in the halls....those were the days. Class of '53 rocked....probably still does.

Bob Dyke - dyker001@hawaii.rr.com

How about Schanakers Diner on State Street, down from the Capitol Theater. I worked there as a teenager in 1955 - 1958. Started as dishwasher and was short order cook at 16 years old.

Hazel (McConnell) Burlew TAE 61 - HazelMcConnell@aol.com

I remember riding the bus from 14th Street in the Heights and meeting my Dad when he got out of work at American LaFrance on Elmira's Southside. I would meet him on the corner of Lake and Water Street where the old New York State Electric and Gas Company was located. He would take me shopping for shoes or clothing needed and then take me to either Armens or M & M Red Hots for a hot dog or cheeseburger. Sometimes we would shop at Kresge's or Woolworth's, or Harold's Army & Navy Store.
I remember the old hat and shoe cleaning business, but can not remember the name. The newspaper and magazine store, and Lagonegro's Cigar Store.

Also my sisters, brothers and I used to swim at Center Street Swimming Pool. If you were there at 9 a.m. you could get free swimming lessons, and a 45 minute free swim when the lessons were done. Then if you were fortunate enough to have a dime you could swim in the afternoon.

Lynne Andrews, SHS 67 - lynneandrews@verizon.net>

Grew up on corner of Home and Spaulding Streets. Went to Riverside School K-6

WOW .. I totally cannot believe all the places that came back to me when I read all the posts on this board. AMAZING. So many places you all mentioned that I do remember. My mother worked at the Handi Mart in Langdon Plaza for Red Stamps a redemption center in that store. She also worked in the Fifties at Sheehan's Department Store which was close to where Clemens Center is now. She also worked at the S & H Green Stamp Store on Water St for a bit. Then she ended up working at Iszard's Tea Room until about 1975.

I remember so many or the stores downtown. I loved to go in Newberry's to buy lipstick and stuff when I was in Junior High School. Many people have mentioned White's Drug Store on Penna Ave near Spaulding St. I spent a lot of time there since we lived only a few blocks down. Also there was a small soda fountain on Maple Ave near Luce St. WINNIE'S is what we called it but they had great vanilla phosphates. The other side of the store was Red Drake's Market. He was the nicest guy. In the 50's as a child my mother would send me to get milk at Maple Farms Dairy on Falck Street .

When we walked home from school, (Riverside) we could stop in at Dunn's Store and spend 20 minutes deciding which penny candy to buy. I loved those buttons on a strip. I loved the little concession stand by Brand Pool in the summer. You could swim for a dime and use a nickle to get a frozen treat afterwards.....just like someone said on here. That was about 1950 and 1960. Who remembers the Polynesian Room on Water Street near the Main Street bridge ?

I have ended up spending all my life here...as I came here to teach when I got out of Geneseo. That is just how it turned out.
has. So many places gone forever.

Joann Harris Parker - blueyedjo@earthlink.net

WOW! Tall about a walk down memory lane! As I read these memories of Elmira - the way it use to be..I wonder, why can't it still be that way?

Good ol' Snoopy's Dog House in Elmira - The best of the best in hot dogs and chocolate shakes. I went back there several years ago and was saddened that the original owner had sold shop and left. Some things just are the same when "In with the new out with the old." That would be like replacing Charlie Brown - it just wouldn't work. I have never figured out how an ordinary hot dog could be so dog-gone good. Snoopy, won my heart! Today, as a 41 year old vegetarian, I have to confess - if the original owner was still there, I would probably splurge and eat a good ol' Snoopy dog, for old times sake.

Talk about remembering his customers...the old owner knew who you were, who your parents were and how long you had been coming to the dog house! Now that's customer service!

Shoes: Nothing like Endicott Johnson's...a shoe store that had a downstairs...shoes, shoes and more shoes! Feet just aren't treated like they use to be. Seriously, do you know how hard it is to find someone in a shoe department who really knows how to fit shoes to your feet? Nothing like the shoe sales person who would take your foot in his hand and fit that shoe perfectly to your foot. Good Ol' Endicott Johnson's - where smelly feet didn't offend anyone.

Clothing: Harold's Army and Navy
The best in customer service and did they know how to display a window! I remember walking by that store and I HAD to have exactly what that person in the window was wearing! The salespeople came up to you as soon as you walked in and they walked with you to the clothing racks, shelves. They got your sizes for you and helped you until you were satisfied.

Woolworths: The best of the best in ice cream sundaes and floats! How fun - you got to pop a balloon to find out how much your sundae was going to cost - now that's a real deal!

Elisabeth Mobbs, Australia - twomobbs1@optusnet.com.au

How come you missed the huge swimming pool at Brand Park - south side of Madison Ave Bridge???!!!!

My grandmother lived just across the park on Horner St and I'd 'beg' a deposit $.05 milk bottle, cash it in and could swim all day!!! I'd walk down from the old No.9 School, through the tunnel and on down. Can't quite recall the lady who was the LifeGuard for years n' years but she sure kept those older teeners in line!!! MRS.....?? Anyone recall?
We could buy frozen candy bars at the tiny 'shop' in the park and chew on it for hours.

My dad used to bring me down here evenings after a good rain. Best time to catch the largest 'nightwalkers' for fishing you ever saw!!
When my youngest two kids and I were living on Lormore St, I'd bring them down, fasten them into baby swings and they'd almost get dizzy swinging.

LET'S HEAR IT FOR BRAND PARK!!!

Charlene - cmccann1@stny.rr.com

I looked and looked through all the names of businesses that people had remembered and written about like Iszard's,The Gorton Coy, Newberry's, Lovell's Ice Cream Parlor and many more. Not being from Elmira in my youth, I recall some of the places written about, but others not at all. I was from East Lawrence/Lawrenceville, Pa. and coming to Elmira was at that time "coming to the City" and a very big event. But does anyone remember the Green Stamp Store? (maybe I missed seeing the entry.).........

Mom used to save up books of them. I was pretty much the Chief Licker & Paster of those stamps (tasted horrible), but it was sure fun to see what they could be traded for at that store. If memory serves me correctly the store was on Water Street, right? This is a great website and I'm enjoying myself immensely.

Earl Rafferty - ERaffertyJr@Stny.rr.com

I wonder if anyone here remembers my mom, June Kendrick, who passed away a couple of months ago? She was a waitress and cook in several establishments in the area. Such as.....Roy Russell's, Chuck's Restaurant, on South Main St., Armen's Hot's, on Water St., Paramount Lanes, on the Miracle Mile, Cavaluzzi's, at Diven Plaza, Wright's Bun & Bru, in the Heights, and the Seafood Center in Horseheads. She also worked at Rossi's Bakery on Washington Ave. in Elmira.

Dick Dalton, TSgt, USAF

I remember RENKO’S Meats on Perine St on the Southside used to be a Grocery and CANDY store (in the 1970s-1980s). Note: Our records show it was called Lynch's Market. Now it’s mainly a butcher shop and mini-grocery.

Jeff Miller, SHS60 - millers@mindspring.com

Hi Bill.........This a fun trip down memory lane reading this section. Trying to remember all the clubs and dives where I played in bands...

Like Jiggy's, Lena's, Polynesian Room, The Arch, Dahlia, Pine Bar, Newtown Inn, Bonady's, Faulisi's(Corning) Libs, Pettycoat Junction, Green Pastures, Dubs, Langwell Hotel, Steak Shop, Lodge on The Green (Corning), Reed's Tavern, Do-Drop-INN, Art Syke's Grill, Cross Road Tavern, Hardinge Bros. Parties, Poor House, Glen Motor Court, Village Tavern(Wellsburg), Rustic Gardens, Seneca Lodge(near track), Shamrock, Gilly's, Masia's, Hickory House, Baron Steuben, The Elms, Casa Blanca, Ross's Grill where Henry Parker as house Keyboardman, Iron Kettle, O'Briens, Lib's, Myhalyk's, Tap House - more I have forgotten...

Barbara Rahall Penley, Sfobarbie@aol.com

Hi - Any information you may have on my uncle, Art Sykes. He had a restaurant on Lake St., and I would love any information you can share for a boxing historian who is interested.

PS:My Grandparents had Rahall's Market on Broadway and Elmira is still the most beautiful place I have ever seen.

Mitch Masker, EFA 64 - Masker1309@aol.com

The Dandy Supermarket on Church Street next to Carey's Drug Store. I worked there after school during the 60's.

awsrgs@aol.com

O'Brien's past history???????????

Dixiedancer38@aol.com

What a wonderful site!! I was born in Elmira and spent my first five years there. Then during WW II, my dad was in the Army Air Corps and we spent a couple of years in Louisiana and Texas. When Dad was discharged we returned to Horseheads and lived there.

I remember The Holding Point when it was The Holding Point. We lived on Lake St. with my grandparents while our house was being built. I walked the tracks to school because I was afraid to walk by the fence.

Haven't seen Wardwell's Grocery Store mentioned. It was on Old Ithaca Road behind Nick's. My grandmother worked there.

Bell's Grocery was on the corner of Grand Central Ave. and Franklin St....where the Beefeaters is now.

I remember playing in the feed store on the Old Ithaca Road.

It is great to see all the places mentioned here. I could never come up with all of them on my own but seeing them mentioned here brings pictures to mind and memories back.

Scott Rosenheck, Pine City - Rosey8@aol.com

Ah, sweet memories --

On Sunday mornings, my Dad would pick me up from Sunday School at Congregation Shomray Hadath, and we would often stop at Lovitch's Bakery for a pretzel stick (what a treat!) If I had been particularly well-behaved we would swing over to White's Toyland, and he would let me pick out a small item -- usually an Adams novelty item (itching powder, joy buzzer etc.) from their wall of jokes & tricks.

On Saturday nights, my family would often go to the Capitol Theatre to see the latest Disney picture. Sometimes, we would stay home but my Dad would go out to King's Dairy Bar and bring back Mexican Sundaes for all. Once in a while, we would check out the Dog'N'Burger at Bulkhead for some top notch fast food.

My great-uncle Joe Davis helped run the rides at Eldridge Park, and I remember his smiling face, red-and-white striped shirt and straw boater hat as I reached out for that elusive gold ring. Lovell's Ice Cream parlor was always fun, and my Mom and I would combine to pick out a dozen favorites from the old fashioned candy sticks in jars.

My fondest memory was watching the Downtown Christmas Parade from my Dad's third-floor office in the Robinson Building. To a little kid, it felt like I was on top of the world.

Thanks for the terrific website!

Editor's Note: Scott also mentions that he is a 1974 Graduate of SHS and is a proud alumnus of Coldbrook Elementary School "on Laurentian Place off Maple Avenue."

Berna-Lu, TAE 61 - aprlady@yahoo.com

I remember Rosenbaum's and when you went through the front door you got sprayed with White Shoulders Perfume. Noah's Ark, when my husband and I were living there in the 70's he was working at Noah's Ark and as he pressed the cash register key the lights went out and the whole eastern seaboard was in darkness. I still kid him to this day that he was the culprit who caused the blackout.

I remember Alpert's Jewelers. Graduated with their son, Richard. My father worked for the Erie RR as did my uncle in Corning so got to ride the train a lot between Elmira and Corning. I remember an ice cream parlor on the Southside that had great homemade ice cream but can't remember the name.

Artistic Card Co on Lake Street. The great winedrop cookies fresh from the oven at the Mohican Market (later called the Mohawk Market).

Edna Kinsman, EFA 64 - Eshook57@wmconnect.com

Johnnie's Barber Shop on Division Street across from Diven School, he was my dad. Also Dadonnas, entrance to Eldridge Park, best fish fry ever,

Steve Greatsinger - SHS 52, Aiken, SC - geman1120@msn.com


Several places I remember: The Grotto Skating Rink, Empire Card Co. across from The Grotto where we waited for the bus after skating.

How about J. J. Newberry's 5 & 10, Sullivan's Monument - great parking as well as Mt. Zoar Hill. I remember all the old places, but a great one for all of the SHS'ers was Pitt's Goodie Shoppe. And the Texaco Gas Station where we ate lunch in the back room.

Carol Couse Dein, EFA 77 - deintime@msn.com

I stumbled onto this site and I can't believe some of these places that we all remember. What flash backs!!, (ya know we are talking the 60's here). I grew up in Elmira on Water Street near Hendy Ave School. I also remember Sheehan's Grocery Store (I am sure I misspelled this) on Church St. Charge It!! I used to think things were free at Sheehan's all you had to do was tell them to put it on the bill. Back then Bazooka bubble gum was a penny.

Remember Harris Hill! What a fantastic place for picnics and the view over the valley with gliders floating by frequently. I miss Harris Hill with all the pine trees and the air was soo fresh and the miniature golf (Putt Putt) course they had there.

Remember Jake's Soda Fountain on Water Street near The Point! I remember the milk shakes and great hamburgers. Back then ice cream was real!

I also remember the milk delivery, and the silver square cooler that sat on our front porch where the milkman would put the milk when he delivered it. I do not remember the horse-drawn wagon though.

My uncle used to work at Arnot-Ogden Hospital and I remember going up there all the time to the snack shop and getting triple decker sandwiches served by the Candy Stripers (volunteers). I will not forget Moretti's Italian Restaurant. I remember learning how to eat spaghetti Italian style using the big spoon to twirl the spaghetti.

Lags on Water street, I can still remember their pizza. It was great, and a treat when Dad would bring home a huge pizza from Lags. And speaking of pizza you can't forget Puggies Pizza on Main Street. I went to St. Patrick's Jr High and would go to Puggies all the time. They had great crust.

The half moon cookies at Rossi's Bakery. I can see one now!!! Man they were good with a big glass of cold milk. I have gotten these cookies through the years at other bakeries and they are nowhere near as good.

Does anyone remember Landos in Corning? It was a disco bar and we used to go up there on the weekends and dance until we dropped. Harold's Army and Navy on Water St.

Dixie BBQ had the best pork barbeque sandwiches on earth. I can still see the foil wrapper they came in. The meat was sooo tender.

YMCA Camp Iroquois on Keuka Lake!!! I loved that lake. Many a day sailing and water skiiing. Here in Nebraska they don't know what a lake is.

This is a great site!! Now I feel kind of home sick.