Welcome to the Pitkin Glass Works 

The Pitkin Glass Works site is located at the intersection of Putnam and Parker Streets, Manchester, CT.

The Pitkin Glass Works was recognized on the Registry of National Historic Places in the year 1979. The Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, preserve and protect America’s historic and archeological resources. 

Other Manchester History Sources

Old Manchester Museum

If you’d like to see some Pitkin Glass in person, stop by the Old Manchester Museum.  Located at 126 Cedar Street in Manchester, CT.  Among other Manchester artifacts, the museum has an excellent display of Pitkin Glass items.  It is open May through mid-December on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00am – 2:00pm, except holidays. Click on the image to the left to be taken to the homepage.

Manchester Historical Society

Your best source for all things concerning the rich, historic past of Manchester, Connecticut. Click on the image to be directed to the Manchester Historical Society’s webpage.