At the company's HQ on Sycamore Street, visitors can browse a selection of stained-glass lamps and other glass creations, look through its selection of glass materials or sit down with a staff member to plan a project. The business also offers classes on creating stained glass and provides repair and restoration services.
Background Franklin Art Glass Studios, a major German Village tourist attraction, was founded in 1924 when the Helf family bought out turn-of-the-century glassmaker Von Gerichten. The studio moved to the Village in the early 1960s. In 1979, a fire devastated the building, but the Helfs rebuilt in the same location. From Churches to Mansions During the first...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)
For years I have used Franklin Art Glass to buy glass, flux, solder, lead, beads for my work in Stained Glass. Very helpful, and ready to be of help. They have mailed me items I needed as well as traveling there, I appreciated their help and wisdom.
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 01, 2008)