The Chemung Canal Bank Building is located at 415 East water Street in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, United States. It is thought to be the oldest commercial building in Elmira. The Chemung Canal opened in 1832. This made a local bank necessary, to deposit cash, and supply capitol and credit, and in 1833 the Chemung Canal Trust Company was chartered. Construction on the bank building began the same year. The bank moved into the new building in 1833. The building continued to house the bank for seventy-six years. For the following fifty-six years it was home to various local law offices. From 1976 forward, it has been owned by the Chemung County Historical Society. The building is significant for its period architecture and its place in the history of the area. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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