Lancaster in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lancaster Glass Works

1849 - 1904

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 8, 2014

1. Lancaster Glass Works Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On this site stood one of New York State's pioneer glass factories. Established in 1849, by a group of glass blowers from Pittsburgh, Penna., it operated until 1904. The principal output was glass bottles, bitters bottles and whimseys. Erected by Erie County Sesquicentennial Committee 1971.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 42° 53.863′ N, 78° 40.059′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Lake Avenue and James Place, on the left when traveling south on Lake Avenue. Lake Avenue runs south from Broadway (US Route 20). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 Lake Avenue, Lancaster NY 14086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To Commemorate the Bravery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lancaster Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); This Memorial is to Honor the Commitment (about 700 feet away); Liebler-Rohl Gasoline Station (about 800 feet away); Our Men Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Miller-Mackey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Broadway Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lancaster Municipal Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Southward View Lancaster Glass Works Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 8, 2014

2. Southward View Lancaster Glass Works Marker

Marker is between the brick house and the corner.

Northward View Lancaster Glass Works Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 8, 2014

3. Northward View Lancaster Glass Works Marker

Lancaster Glass Works Marker and Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 8, 2014

4. Lancaster Glass Works Marker and Site

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.