At 24 West 2nd Street in Corning, New York, a 19th-century showpiece built for Thomas G. Hawkes—the man behind one of America’s most celebrated cut glass companies, T.G. Hawkes & Co.—just hit the market.
The Victorian mansion, built between 1886 and 1887, is like a time capsule of Corning, New York’s glassmaking boom—only the best and most colorful glass here. And the old home still carries the hallmarks of the era: intricate woodwork, brilliant stained glass windows, and a sprawling layout designed for entertaining. I’m not exaggerating when I say everything is just stunning and filled with Eastlake detailing.
Original Details That Haven’t Been Ripped Out
Inside the nearly 7,000-square-foot home, many of the original features are intact. You’ll find:
- Seven fireplaces with ornate surrounds
- Oversized windows filled with stained and leaded glass
- Rich hardwood floors
- Carved millwork and decorative doorways
- Large original foyer
A Layout Meant for Guests
This was a home designed to impress. In addition to the grand staircases and formal entertaining rooms, there are five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a spacious, newly renovated kitchen (which I could take or leave). Large windows and tall ceilings add light and scale throughout the home, and the stained glass is just phenomenal.
Set on nearly half an acre, the yard includes mature fruit trees, berry bushes, and a clear view of Canfield Park from the front steps. This is one to admire, and I can’t wait to see who buys it, and what’s to come for its future.
Listing price: $295,000
Address: 24 W 2nd Street, Corning, NY 14830
Listing agent: Dawn DiMon, Warren Real Estate
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