Corning Glass Works was founded on May 1, 1823 by John L. Gilliland in New York City, New York. Its industry is glass and ceramics and its headquarters were in New York City, New York (1823-1868) and Corning, New York (1868-present). The company was purchased by Amory Houghton Sr. in 1864.
ADDRESSES[]
- 55 Tioga Avenue, Corning, NY. (1919)
- 703 Tioga Avenue, Corning, NY. (1921)
COMPANY NAMES[]
- Brooklyn Flint Glass Works (1823-1868)
- Corning Flint Glass Works (1868-1875)
- Corning Glass Works (1875-1989)
- Corning, Inc. (1989-present)
PRODUCTS[]
- "Pyrex" Products
- Custard Cup (5 oz.)
- Double Boiler (2 sizes)
- Loaf Pan (2 sizes)
- Measuring Cup (8 oz., 16 oz. or 32 oz.)
- Pie Plate (4 sizes)
- Pyrex "50" Transparent Ovenware
- Custard Cups
- Ramekins
- Roasters
- Round Knob-Cover Casserole (5 sizes)
- Saucepan (48 oz. or 32 oz.)
- Skillet (7-inch)
- Tea Pots (2, 4, and 6-cup capacities)
- Well & Tree Platter
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
American Motorist (January 1918)
The Modern Hospital Year Book (1919)
Good Hardware (October 1921)
Commercial America (July 1923)