North End West in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Burlington Glass Works 1874
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 12, 2023
1. The Burlington Glass Works 1874 Marker
The Burlington Glass Works, formerly situated here, was one of the most important 19th century glass houses in Canada in terms of the variety and quality of its production. From 1874 to about 1897 skilled artisans produced lamps, tablewares and containers. Glass-production techniques included free-blowing, mould-blowing and pressing in a mould. Pot furnaces produced several different types of glass in a wide range of colours. Glasswares were decorated by cutting, painting sand-blasting acid-etching and wheel-engraving Archaeological excavations in 1966 and 1969 established the layout of the works and authenticated and enlarged previous knowledge of its output.
Erected by the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 43° 16.354′ N, 79° 51.835′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in North End West. Marker is at the intersection of Burlington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Leander Boat Club (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ice-Fishing in Hamilton Harbour (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); HMCS Haida - NCSM Haida (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Hamilton Customs House / La Maison de la douane de Hamilton (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Hamilton CN Station / La gare du CN de Hamilton (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Harmony Apartments (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Christ’s Church Cathedral / La Cathédrale de l’Eglise du Christ (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . workerscity.ca - Burlington Glass Comapny (1874).
Hamilton became a major centre of Canadian glass production in the 19th century. The Burlington Glass Company stood on this site from 1874 until 1897. It was the smaller of the city’s two glass factories.(Submitted on April 12, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 12, 2023
2. The Burlington Glass Works 1874 Marker
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 12, 2023
3. The Burlington Glass Works 1874 Marker
4. The Burlington Glass Company Stationary
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
