Science On Display is your guide to the exhibits and displays of Kopchick Hall, and to the exciting science that happens here. The items below occur throughout Kopchick Hall and are linked to this page by QR codes. Check back often as the displays are constantly updated.
Indiana Glass Manufacturing
Location: Second Floor, Kopchick Hall
Between 1892 and 1931, Indiana was host to a large glass manufacturing plant owned by several companies. Located on what is now the parking lot next to IUP’s Miller Stadium, the Indiana Glass Company (later the Northwood Co., Dugan Glass Co., and Diamond Glassware) produced decorative and Carnival glassware until a fire destroyed the plant in 1931. Arnold Wolfe (Indiana, PA) has graciously lent parts of his extensive Indiana glass collection for display on the second floor of Kopchick Hall. Visit the display and learn more about the history of, and chemistry behind, this colorful glassware.