Dorflinger was one of the biggest manufacturers of cut glass in the country in the 19th century. Starting around 1860, the company in Northeast Pennsylvania made beautiful products that was used by the rich and famous around the country - including some Presidents.
It worked for about 50 years. But when founder Christian Dorflinger died in 1915, the company started on a path downhill and soon went out of business.
The land was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. At some point in the 1980s, it was decided that a museum dedicated to preserving the land's glass-related heritage should be created. The Museum was opened to the public in 1989.
Therefore, it took almost 70 years to salute the past in this way. There are a couple of rooms with some beautiful items located in the museum, and the traditional gift shop is at the far end of the building. Admission was only $5 during our visit. If you like this sort of thing, it might be worth a stop if you happen to be in the region.
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