A Legacy Forged in Glass: The Enduring Innovation of Corning Incorporated The story of Corning Incorporated is far more than a tale of industrial success; it’s an American saga woven into the very fabric of technological advancement and artistic possibility. Founded in 1851 as Bay State Glass Co. in Somerville, Massachusetts, by Amory Houghton, the company's early years were marked by a relentless pursuit of quality and a pioneering spirit that would define its trajectory for over a century and a half. The relocation to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, then finally to Corning, New York – a town which…