Tuesday, July 15, 2025

200 Years of Glass

Toledo has been affectionately referred to as “The Glass City” since the 1880s when the first of many glass manufacturers arrived in the area. One of the biggest names persists today: Libbey Glass. Learn about the company, its history, and why its called Toledo home for more than 130 years as author Robert Zollweg discusses his newest book, 200 Years of Glass: A History of Libbey Glass, which will be released this month through The University of Toledo Press.

2-4pm | Sunday, December 15
Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg
567-336-6188 | Gatheringvolumes.com | Free

Toledo has been affectionately referred to as “The Glass City” since the 1880s when the first of many glass manufacturers arrived in the area. One of the biggest names persists today: Libbey Glass. Learn about the company, its history, and why its called Toledo home for more than 130 years as author Robert Zollweg discusses his newest book, 200 Years of Glass: A History of Libbey Glass, which will be released this month through The University of Toledo Press.

2-4pm | Sunday, December 15
Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg
567-336-6188 | Gatheringvolumes.com | Free

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