The History of West Virginia Glass Factory and How it Impacts Tourism

The History of West Virginia Glass Factory and How it Impacts Tourism Introduction From the early 1900s, artisan and glass factories in the northern panhandle have been designing and creating artistic glass to date. The West Virginia glass industry has been a significant player in the country's economic and industrial developments. Following its numerous exhibitions and showcases, the glass industry has molded the mountain region into a tourist destination for people interested in exploring the glass industry and the craft's artistic nature since most people find it fascinating to experience how things are made right at the source. This research explores the history of the industry and how it has created lasting effects on the tourism sector of the state.