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Clyde Glass Works Interpretive Sign

Historic Site #:03-071   (Gone)   Type: B4,H2 Town:Galen
Site Name:Clyde Glass Works Interpretive Sign GPS Coordinates:43.0830194, -76.876111
Address:2 Elm St. Clyde NY
Description:
Factory  (Elm) and Columbia Streets, Clyde, NY

 
 
Historic narrative:
This is the site of a major industry of the early Erie Canal.  It was founded 1828 by William DeZeng and James Rees and continued, with one interruption until 1922.  Its earliest product was window glass and later was well known for production of Mason canning jars.

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