Heart of the glass industry
Passionate collectors of antique glassware travel from around the country to Ohio, once the heart of America's glass industry. But you don't have to be an enthusiast to appreciate the color and shine of these pieces.
The Toledo Museum of Art is the splashiest of a whole network of little Ohio glass museums. Antiques lovers easily can plan their own "glass trail" tours of these off-the-beaten-track spots for a glimpse into Ohio's glassmaking history--or to start their own collections.
Click ahead to find out about seven glass museums we like. For information on others, contact the Ohio Tourism Division (800/282-5393). For more Ohio glassmaking history, click the link below to go directly to slide 7.
Pictured: An Imperial decanter, Cambridge goblets and a Cambridge mayonnaise dish represent fine Ohio-made glass.