Hemingray Glass Co. Dedication - Muncie, IN
September 4, 2011
On September 4th, 2011, exactly 123 years after moving to Muncie, IN The Hemingray Glass Co is dedicated as a historic landmark.
The Plaque and Ceremony was paid for by donations to the National Insulator Association. Bob Stahr, First Past President of the National Insulator Association (and fellow Hemingray collector) had a large part in getting this accomplished.
In attendance were about 30 people with a passion for Hemingray glass. Including 4 former Hemingray/ Owens Illinois employees.
Bob Stahr was the Master of ceremonies. A limited edition numbered (1 to 50) Commemorative 8 x 10 poster was given out to attendees (compliments of the National Insulator Association) 1-22 were given out. 23-43 were given to NIA Board and Committee Members. The other 7 will be given out at shows.
Hemingray Glass Co. 1927 Office building in Muncie, IN
Atendees of the dedication ceremony. Including 4 former Hemingray/O-I employees.
Plaque waiting to be revealed. 1927 Hemingray office building in the background.
Bob Stahr, Darin Cochran, Denis Donavin, Rodger Lucas, Earl Hiatt Reveling the Plaque.
Former Hemingray/O-I Employees together again after decades!
Thanks to: Bob Stahr, Darin Cochran, Rodger Lucas for all their hard work!
Sample of the Commemorative 8 x 10 poster given to attendees.
Video of the Plaque Dedication.
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