American Fostoria | History | Rare Items | Depression Glass | Icecube Pattern | Crystal Pattern
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Fostoria began as a glass-producing house in 1887. Initially, the factory was located in Fostoria, Ohio, but would only be located there a short time. Although the townspeople of Fostoria, Ohio had given their land to the glass company for free, Fostoria Glassworks was unable to remain because of a lack of natural resources. The promise of more abundant resources for producing glass caused the company's leaders to make the decision to move. Within four years, Fostoria moved to Moundsville, WV. In 1891, the company built one furnace capable of firing 14 pieces, a remarkable achievement for the late 19th century glassworks industry. This furnace continued to produce glass until 1972.
By 1925, Fostoria's factory had expanded to include five more furnaces. Primarily, the company produced decorative lamps and stemware pieces for the American home. Competing actively against Cambridge, Heisey, and Westmoreland Crystal, Fostoria would soon emerge as leader in the American glassware market. It is during this period that Fostoria began marketing lines of colored dinnerware and stemware pieces. The new products became an immediate success. The rise of industry throughout the 19th century had Americans turning away from afternoon teas and luncheons. Instead, these events quickly evolved into casual brunches and after work cocktail parties. The colored pieces were ideal for polished casual entertaining.
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Throughout 1970, foreign competition increased. Fostoria sold its stock and the Moundsville, WV factory to the Lancaster Colony Corporation. The managing directors of Lancaster Colony made the decision to close the factory and sell the remaining stock directly to consumers in 1983. The factory closed its doors and many of Fostoria's original pieces and molds were sold. Throughout its history, Fostoria maintained a sound financial strategy, allowing them to expand and grow at will. Although Lancaster Colony closed Fostoria in 1983, Fostoria's pieces are readily available through Replacements, Ltd. The Fostoria name is indicative of an American legend and Fostoria pieces remain highly collectible
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Lensmaster JonitasKalimpo has been a member since June 12 2007, has rated 343 lenses, favorited 374, and has created 154 lenses from scratch. This member's top-ranked page is "Bolo de Chocolate - Receitas de Bolos". See all my lenses
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- OhMe OhMe Jun 19, 2009 @ 7:43 am
- Thank you for this great information. My mother loved Fostoria so I do have a few pieces that I treasure.
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- RolandK_Mary RolandK_Mary Aug 7, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
- some serious collections here! i love fostoria, specially the rare blue.
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- paperfacets paperfacets Jul 31, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
- Enjoyed this lens. I have pink depression. I think now one piece i have is Fostoria.
Thanks.
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- BethErickson BethErickson Jul 31, 2008 @ 3:14 am
- great glass ware and quite a history they have there. 5 stars hope you can drop by my lens too :)
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- newsgirl newsgirl Jun 16, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
- Great lens jonitas!! I'm a fostoria collector, and this lens was and is perfect for me, this is now my startpage at my browser! Txs my friend!
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