Erastus Corning 2nd

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:advocated_for Social reforms
Environmental conservation efforts
Transportation improvements
Public education reforms
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Constitution
gptkb:Albany_Common_Council
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Albany_Institute_of_History_&_Art
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Albany_Historical_Society
Corning family
gptkbp:birth_date 1794-03-02
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Albany,_New_York
gptkbp:children gptkb:Erastus_Corning_3rd
gptkbp:civic_engagement Promoted public works projects
gptkbp:contributed_to Historical preservation efforts
Community welfare programs
Cultural heritage of Albany
Economic growth in Albany
gptkbp:contribution Urban development in Albany
gptkbp:cultural_impact Contributed to Albany's cultural institutions
gptkbp:death_date 1872-02-09
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Albany,_New_York
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Erastus_Corning_4th
gptkbp:education gptkb:Union_College
gptkbp:has_public_services Served on various boards
gptkbp:historical_role Key figure in Albany's development
gptkbp:historical_significance Influential in 19th-century Albany politics
gptkbp:honors Corning Tower named after him
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Erastus Corning 2nd
gptkbp:image Erastus Corning 2nd.jpg
gptkbp:influence Political landscape of New York
gptkbp:influenced Community leadership roles
Local governance practices
Albany's infrastructure
Political strategies in Albany
Urban planning in Albany
gptkbp:involvement Local business community
Railroad expansion in New York
gptkbp:is_recognized_for Leadership in local government
Contributions to Albany's history
gptkbp:known_for Long tenure as mayor
gptkbp:legacy Corning Preserve
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Albany_City_Hall
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Businessman
gptkbp:office Mayor of Albany
gptkbp:participated_in Community development initiatives
gptkbp:party gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:political_career served multiple terms as mayor
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:position Mayor of Albany
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:John_W._Taylor
gptkbp:promoted Public safety measures
Civic engagement among citizens
gptkbp:recognized_by Historical societies
Local government awards
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Albany,_New_York
gptkbp:signature Signature of Erastus Corning 2nd.png
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Corning
gptkbp:successor James M. Mc Kown
gptkbp:supported Infrastructure improvements
Public health initiatives
Economic development projects
Arts and culture initiatives
gptkbp:term_end gptkb:1983
1857
gptkbp:term_start 1849
1941
1945
gptkbp:won gptkb:1951_Albany_mayoral_election
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Albany_Rural_Cemetery
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4