City of Elmira, NY
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2/28/2014
I have lived & worked on the Southside of Elmira for nearly 30 years. I recently retired from F. M. Howell & Company, a nationally known pharmaceutical packaging and distribution company which has been in the Howell family for over 130 years. Howell has four modern plants, all built within the city limits.
There are other industries with plants in Elmira such as Hilliard and Anchor Glass, as well as in the surrounding areas. There are also two maximum security state prisons in the area, one of which has provided good employment for Elmirans since 1876.
Housing is inexpensive in the Elmira area, and I have known several families who have relocated here from the NYC area.
The once-bustling downtown area of Elmira was hit by a devastating flood brought about by Hurricane Agnes in June of 1972. It is now mostly business and professional offices, banks, restaurants, grocery stores, and a few dollar stores. But several shopping malls can be found within a few minutes drive on I-86.
NancyElmira | Elmira, NY