McKees Glass

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McKee Glass Factory
Jeanette, Pennslyvania
McKee Glass started producing glass around 1834. Around the 1850 time period a new factory was built in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to produce flint and pressed glass. The company relocated to Jeannette, PA. in 1888 until 1951 when it was bought by Thatcher Glass Manufacturing company. Types of glass produced: Depression, Pattern, Milk White, Utility Kitchenware.
 

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This bottle is embossed on base S McKee...Did this bottle come from that glass factory?
 

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Cool info. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I lived in an area called McKees Rocks for a time. There is also a town called McKeesport near Pittsburgh. I wonder if they are all connected?
 

willie d said:
Cool info. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I lived in an area called McKees Rocks for a time. There is also a town called McKeesport near Pittsburgh. I wonder if they are all connected?
I was also born and raised in Pittsburgh. Born Homestead Hospital. I remember McKeesport. I also remember Glassport. I dont know the connection. There were many glass factories in the area. Easy access to coal and right on the river. Most of the glass factories in the area are closing. I will post more info.
 

bigcypresshunter said:
willie d said:
Cool info. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh. I lived in an area called McKees Rocks for a time. There is also a town called McKeesport near Pittsburgh. I wonder if they are all connected?
I was also born and raised in Pittsburgh. Born Homestead Hospital. I remember McKeesport. I also remember Glassport. I dont know the connection. There were many glass factories in the area. Easy access to coal and right on the river. Most of the glass factories in the area are closing. I will post more info.
I was born at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. I lived in Hazelwood just across the river from Homestead.
 

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