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Heart of Glass
Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Columbus Ohio & Blenko


My family and I are on our last mini road trip before I return to school - late tonight. We have been visiting COLUMBUS, Ohio http://ci.columbus.oh.us/ it's a short drive from Huntington or Charleston, usually has great theater, more ethnic restaurants and some event we have a desire to attend.
This visit, we ate, and went to visit BLENKO GLASS dealers:

1) DAVE BORCHERS - 772 Cameo LLC Columbus (phone 613 252 1952
614-294-7726
2) FRANKLIN ART GLASS http://www.franklinartglass.com/ (this is my favorite - we've gone here for stain glass making materials for decades) Franklin Ave, GERMAN VILLAGE, Columbus Ohio. 614 221 2972
3) Camelot Cellars -camelotcellars.com http://camelotcellars.com/ 614 441 8860

You don't have to drive to COLUMBUS or any of the other 500 cities that sell BLENKO GLASS. The BLENKO GLASS Visitors Center is off I-64 Milton, exit less than 30 minutes from Huntington or Charleston. A great day trip and a wonderful place to shop for Weddings, Birthdays, Office gifts, or something for yourself.
Note: The photo is from the PITTSBURGH GRAND PRIX VINTAGE CAR SHOW - the owner was kind enough to take a photo of me and my Mom- then mail the photo to me. It arrived in a New Years Card a few days ago.