Heidi’s Hidden Gems: Kokomo Opalescent Glass
Welcome to a blog series by yours truly where I help you discover businesses, experiences, food and restaurants you need to know about! Join me in this series where I’ll give you all of the details to experience these hidden gems in Kokomo!
Kokomo Opalescent Glass has been in production of hand-cast, cathedral and opalescent glass since 1888. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of art glass, with worldwide distribution, KOG is known for its production of more than 20,000 colors and over a dozen textures.
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What surprised me most about the hour-long tour we took to see behind-the-scenes of this historical factory, is that Kokomo glass can be found around the world in popular destinations including The Vatican, Disney World, The White House, Yellowstone National Park and more!
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You may have seen the scene from The North Pole in Tim Allen’s “The Santa Clause” pictured here. All of the glass pictured is from Kokomo! Have you seen “Night at the Museum?” Yep, that’s Kokomo Opalescent Glass too!
There is SO much history right here in our city - have you been on a tour at Kokomo Opalescent Glass? Tell us in the comments below and stay tuned for next week’s Heidi’s Hidden Gem!