Imperial Glass Museum Among dozens of local manufacturers, the Imperial Glass Company, founded in 1901 by Edward Muhleman, a riverman and financier, first made glass in 1904. It specialized in the mass production of attractive and affordable pressed-glass tableware, using continuous-feed melting tanks. One of the largest American handmade glass manufacturers during the 20th century, Imperial also produced blown glass, several lines of art glass, and its trademark "Candlewick" pattern. Bellaire's glassmaking era finally ended when the "Big I" closed its door in 1984. The building was razed in 1995. Its diverse products remain highly prized by glass collectors.
Imperial Glass Museum Among dozens of local manufacturers the Imperial Glass Company founded in 1901 by Edward Muhleman a riverman and financier first made glass in 1904 It specialized in the mass production of attractive and affordable pressed-glass tableware using continuous-feed melting tanks One of the largest American handmade glass manufacturers during the 20th century Imperial also produced blown glass several lines of art glass and its trademark "Candlewick" pattern Bellaire's glassmaking era finally ended when the "Big I" closed its door in 1984 The building was razed in 1995 Its diverse products remain highly prized by glass collectors