Glass Plates

In 1923 A.H. Behrenberg and W. Frank Hull were making signs for the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. W. Frank Hull also had a hand painted art and design company. In 1923 the incorporated, the company name was Hull Sign & Mfg. Co. Later that year they started making gasoline signs for the gasoline pumps. By 1925 my grandfather H.J. Behrenberg was working full time at Hull Sign & Mfg. Co. In 1926 the Behrenberg family owned Hull Sign & Mfg. Co.

By 1926 they were producing bent glass faces with multi-colors on them. H.J. Behrenberg and his brother W.C. Behrenberg were decorating and bending glass for gasoline advertising faces. In 1948 H.J. Behrenberg became the sole owner.

Hull Sign & Mfg. Co. moved to Delmont, PA in 1963. The name was changed to Behrenberg Glass Co. in 1968. H.J. Behrenberg had two sons in the glass bending business, John P. Behrenberg and James L. Behrenberg.

John P. Behrenberg Sr. was president of Behrenberg Glass Co. from 1970 until his retirement in 1998. During this time Behrenberg Glass Co. started manufacturing glass giftware for serving trays, restaurants, hotels, decoupage, hand painters, lighting and exit glass.

Depression Glass

Depression Glass one thinks of antique or period door knobs one obviously gravitates towards glass door knobs. They used to be the standard in old homes. Glass door knobs were magnificently crafted pieces that sparkled like diamonds when the sunlight hit them. Glass door knobs were often found in the homes of the affluent, or in palaces where only the best would do for furnishings and hardware.They won’t last in harsh conditions, nor should they be put outside. Glass door knobs put outside can crack or break in excessive hot or cold weather. The other possible reason for the change to door knobs may have to do with the price. Glass door knobs are considered pieces of art, made one at a time, while meal door knobs can be quickly poured in molds to suit the demand for them.

Glass door knobs have a beauty and elegance through the artistry of the glass. Each is unique to the manufacturer and the artist that created it. Essentially every antique glass door knob is a piece of art. This is likely why these pieces are so sought after. You may be surprised if you were at an auction and some antique door knobs came up for bid. 

Plate Glass

Thanks for visiting the web site of Lawrence Plate Glass. We provide products and services for your home and business in three general categories:

Eastern Garage Door is a full service provider of residential and commercial garage door products. We offer a wide variety of products for new construction installations as well as replacement garage doors and garage door service.

Enclosures focuses on the installation of glass tub and shower enclosures ranging from standard, inexpensive tub sliders to exotic, multi-sided frameless steam enclosures. We also install cut-to-size mirrors for bathroom applications in conjunction with the glass enclosures.

The Home Improvements side of the business sells and installs replacement windows, entry doors, storm window and door products, mirrored closet doors as well as selling framed and beveled mirrors in our retail store.

You could say that if you are looking for a door or window product, we have something to offer. Not to mention the many experienced sales and installation professionals who work closely with you to get your job done.