Five Minute Histories: Maryland Glass Co.

[@michelehumphrey852]

I remember when Vicks was still in a glass jar. I still use Noxema but in a plastic jar. Never knew the history. Another great video 😊

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thanks Michele! Yeah, the glass jars are a thing of the past.

[@janembarton]

Love these weekly videos, Johns! Keep 'em coming!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

This is great to hear, Jane. Thanks!

[@mikeinbmore]

We used to live in a high rise that sits across from Druid Hill Park facing the reservoir. The lore given to us when we took up residence on the top floor was that the building was built by Captain Isaac Emerson hence the name, The Emersonian. Reportedly it was built out of spite to block the view of his former wife who kept their mansion after divorce. The mansion sits just behind the Emersonian and she was said to have loved the view of the park. I never knew if that story was true and have always wanted to reach out to you about covering it. Unfortunately the building management really let the property go downhill and my family had to move out. But our apartment was truly spectacular. It housed a piece of History with a speakeasy. I was told that the entire top floor belonged to Captain Emerson as his home at one point. However, once I moved in, there were three large apartments on the top floor in addition to what was kept in historic condition and known as the Captain's Quarters. Our apartment was rather large. As a matter of fact, we held our wedding and reception at our home. During the change over from ceremony to reception, we and our guests were allowed to tour the Captain's Quarters. In fact, we took our wedding photos inside of the Captain's Quarters. I really miss living there as the views were spectacular and the space was unbelievable. I hope that one day you'll do more coverage on Captain Isaac Emerson and the Emersonian I may be able to dig up some old photos if you do and are interested

[@michaelbrand8279]

I've heard that same story about The Emersonian!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

We also think this is true and talk about it in another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paW3l5xseaaFetk

[@mikeinbmore]

@@baltimoreheritage1006 not sure how I missed this episode. Thank you for alerting me to it

[@michaelbrand8279]

I remember hearing that that story proved that Isaac Emerson could both cure AND create a headache! ;-)

[@mikeinbmore]

@@michaelbrand8279 😂

[@shortliner68]

As a Baltimore railroad enthusiast, the Maryland Glass Works complex was fascinating to me back when I first passed it on a train excursion in the 1960s. First of all, Wicomico St. used to continue on a wooden bridge crossing the Western Maryland Railway tracks (now CSXT). A rail siding for Maryland Glass was located just east of the bridge. There were five loading docks where rail cars were spotted to ship bottles out in boxcars. The neat thing about that siding was that the factory was up at Wicomico St. level and from the loading docks there were some type of enclosed conveyors to move products from factory level down to track level to be shipped out. A 1957 historic aerial photo shows a boxcar spotted at each dock. Would loved to have seen how that conveyor system worked. My Aunt worked at Maryland Glass briefly in the 1960s/70s. Fascinating history of glass making in Baltimore!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Wow--all of this is so cool! Thanks for passing along.

[@michaelbrand8279]

Enjoyable & informative as always! I remember the interesting displays of Maryland blue glass when I used to visit the Bromo-Seltzer Tower while I was living in MD.

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Its a stunning collection.

[@jacquelinecapel5282]

I'm getting a kick out of how the wind is blowing your hair into a Mohawk Johns! 😂😂 I enjoyed this video too as I always enjoy them.Well Done, Sir!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Haha, thanks Jacqueline!

[@nutsfornatives]

So well done and interesting!

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Thank you!

[@meltaylor6678]

My Aunt and Uncle Smith retired from Maryland Glass . My mom also worked there briefly.

[@magesalmanac6424]

Woah, they named a whole university after this guy! 😎

[@mikeinbmore]

I wasn't aware that Noxema was Baltimore based. Could you please do a history on them?

[@anndahl2782]

Look up the Bunting family for info on Noxema.

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

We should do one! In the meantime, here's a website: www.thebmi.org/exhibits/noxzema-chemical-company/

[@octaviahicks-braye9859]

Early Baltimore is the birthplace of many organizations. It can be substantiated and undisputed Early Baltimore was 1st on many matters and was the driving force behind Maryland’s successful economy. A strong Native American history, on top of early Quakers, the Lords of England, German Lutheran, the Birthplace of Methodism, and the largest population of free blacks educated by the Methodist and Quakers was a recipe for success. Established by wealthy and converted Lords of England, German Lutheran. Converted Christian it was one of the most prosperous states below the Mason Dixon. The Birthplace of 90% of Maryland’s HBCU’s Bowie State University founded in Baltimore City in 1865, 1 year after slavery ended in Maryland. Historians have recorded Early Baltimore City was the home of well educated, well gifted men and women. Actually the entire state was filled with these people well before 1920. A tough Grouo to follow in success for sure. 0:31

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Well said!

[@russellhenninger3277]

I never looked into it. Apparently, Noxzema got its name from the way a patient said no exzema.

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Oh wow!

[@josephtome9600]

Unless something has changed in the last 15 years there is a Maryland Glass facility across the street from the stadium parking lot on Russell St. I worked for a now defunct commercial door and storefront company and loaded glass there a great many times.

[@carolynstine5477]

Johns, are you related to the Johns Hopkins who founded the hospital?

[@baltimoreheritage1006]

Distantly related!