Blenko Glass Company is a family-owned glass factory specializing in hand-blown sheet glass, architectural glass, and tableware. It is located in Milton, West Virginia, and has been in operation since 1893. The company was founded by William J. Blenko, who was born in London, England, in 1853. Blenko began working in a glass factory at a young age, and eventually became an expert in the production of stained glass. In 1893, he emigrated to the United States and established the first American factory to produce sheet glass for stained glass windows.
Blenko's business was successful for a time, but he was forced to close his factory in 1903 due to an economic downturn. He tried to start two more glass businesses in the following years, but both failed. In 1921, Blenko made one last attempt at starting a glass business. He moved to Milton, West Virginia, and more...
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