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The legacy of Toledo's historic glass industry lives on through its art

NPR | By Danny Hensel
Published October 18, 2026 at 7:08 AM CDT

Toledo got dubbed "Glass City" after manufacturers concentrated there in the 1880s. It's now home to a remarkable collection of glass art and a thriving community of artists.

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