Owens-Illinois Glass Company – Madison Historical
Dec 05, 2016 · From 1929-1983 the Owens-Illinois Glass Company (1929 – present) was the world’s largest glass producing factory located in Alton.As a major employer to Alton residents, it boosted the economy and made Alton a highly successful industrial town in the 20th century.…
Owens-Illinois Glass Company - GLASS BOTTLE MARKS
O-I mark (most recent mark used by Owens-Illinois) Owens-Illinois Glass Company was the result of the 1929 merger between two glass-making giants of the industry: Owens Bottle Company (Toledo, OH; predecessor Toledo Glass Company began operation in 1896) and Illinois Glass Company (based in Alton, Illinois, with glass production dating from 1873).…
Illinois Glass Co.
Although the company began at Alton, Illinois, the firm began its expansion in 1900 and encompassed five locations by the time of the merger that created the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. See Table 1. Illinois Glass Co., Alton, Illinois (1873-1929) William Elliott Smith and Edward Levis joined together at Alton, Illinois, in March 1873…
1920 Illinois Glass Co. Bottle Catalog
The IGCo. merged with the Owens Bottle Co. in 1929 to form the Owens-Illinois Glass Co. For a complete history of the Illinois Glass Company consult the following reference; a pdf copy of this article is included on this website: Lockhart, Bill, Bill Lindsey, David Whitten, and Carol Serr. 2005a. The Dating Game: The Illinois Glass Company.…
Alton, Illinois - Wikipedia
Alton was home to once-thriving, now defunct, industries such as the Owens-Illinois Glass Bottle Works and Alton Box Board Company (a maker of all types of cardboard boxes for all types of uses). Restructuring in the industry in the mid-20th century led Alton to create a new future.County: Madison…
Alton Stained Glass Works
"A unique art glass experience" Located at 412 E. Broadway Alton, IL We are a full service stained glass shop established in 1993 offering classes in stained glass and "hot" glass (bead making and kiln work), numerous art glass supplies and products and custom work services. and custom work services.…
About - Wood River, IL - Wood River Glass Company
Chipped, cracked or shattered glass is dangerous and needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Wood River Glass Company services the entire St. Louis Metro area, so call us today! Wood River Glass Company in Wood River, IL can fulfill all of your residential, commercial, industrial and auto glass needs.…
Former Alton, Owens-Illinois workers to hold 34th annual ...
Aug 29, 2017 · ALTON - Owens-Illinois Glass Co., closed in Alton 34 years ago this October, but former workers still get together each year for a reunion, this time ……