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Toledo was dubbed 'Glass City' in the 1800s. It still lives up to the name

Toledo, Ohio, was 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.

NPR’s Danny Hensel reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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