Boston Area Recovers in Aftermath of Marathon Bombing with Help of Local Glass Shops

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

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Here's an excerpt from the original article on USGNN.com by Penny Stacey.

"Just one month has passed since the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, and some area glass shops continue to work in the area to replace the glass that was broken in the tragic incident.

Among these, Hub Glass in nearby Somerville, Mass., was one of the first businesses allowed to enter the Boylston Street area to board up (and later replace the glass) at one of the building's affected in the blast near Marathon Sports.

'It was very eerie to be there that night, " says Randy Ibbitson, general manager for Hub. "We had seven to eight guys there starting at 7 at night and they worked there 13 hours straight just to get the five floors of shatter glass boarded up.'"

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The History of Glass! From 3,500 BC to Today!

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

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Glass is something that is so common today it is easy to forget that it took thousands of years to perfect the art of making and cutting glass. 


Most people are not familiar with the origin of making glass, which according to archaeological evidence is believed to be in eastern Mesopotamia and Egypt around 3500 BC.  The first glass vessels were not made for another 2000 years.  Although humans have been using naturally occurring glass since the earliest humans.  Obsidian was typically used for the production of knives, arrowheads, jewelry and money.  After the creation of vessels, around 1500 BC, production in the glass industry grew rapidly then suddenly declined.  It was revived again around 700 BC in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria and other countries along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.  At first the production of glass was a very difficult and lengthy project, utilizing very small furnaces that produced barely enough heat to melt the glass.  But in the 1^st Century BC, Syrian craftsmen developed the blowpipe.  This advancement in technology made glass making cheaper, faster and easier.  In 1000 AD the Egyptian city of Alexandria became the center of glass manufacturing.  Production of glass became very popular in the vast Roman Empire and spread to all of the countries under its rule.  The timeless art of creating stained glass on churches and cathedrals became extremely popular across Europe.  The development and perfection of making glass has come a long way since the beginning.

The art of making glass has been derived from the techniques of many different countries and regions.  Making and cutting glass is now so common that some forget how long it took for us to perfect it and use it in everyday life.

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Quality Product Lines from Bell Mirror & Glass!

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com 

Bell Mirror & Glass has proudly serviced the Wichita, Kansas area since our founding in 1963.  Today, Bell Mirror & Glass continues to develop our family owned and operated business to provide our customers with the finest products and service! 

At Bell Mirror & Glass we offer a variety of quality Product Lines.  Below are some of the products we offer:

• Agalite
• Alumax Bath Enclosures
• CR Laurence
• Diamon Fusion
• Enduroshield
• Falcon Storm Doors
• Horizon Hardware
• Invisible Shield/Clean Shield
• ODL Retractable Screens
• Pet Door Guys
• Portals Hardware
• Southeastern Aluminum Products
• Waterfall Bath Enclosures

Visit our website at BellMirrorandGlass.com or our showroom to schedule an appointment.  Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page for more information and updates!

Bell Mirror & Glass Window Glass!

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com 

Bell Mirror & Glass is the Wichita, Kansas one stop shop for all custom glass and mirror services for residential and commercial projects.  As a family owned and operated business since 1963, we are committed to providing the Wichita region with the finest mirror and glass service to fit your home or business.

For nearly 50 years, we have provided our customers will the appropriate window glass products.  We service both single and insulated replacements, featuring in-store or home installations.  In addition, we are an industry leader in commercial windows, storm window replacements, annealed and tempered glass.  Below is a list of the glass services and products we offer:

• Single Pane Glass Replacement
• Mobile Home Window Glass Replacement
• Screen Replacements for both Windows and Doors
• Energy Efficient Glass (Low-E)
• Screen, Storm, and Pet Doors (See our Product Page)
• Replace Aged Fogged Glass with New Insulated Units
• Special Shapes and Construction
• In-shop or Home Repair
• Patterned Glass for Privacy
• Insulated Glass in 3/8” to 1” thickness
• With or Without Muttin bars (additional color available)

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