313 N. Harrison Street Alexandria IN 46001
Explore the great collection of articles on display including Aladdin Lamps and memorabilia from Lippincott Glass. Victor Johnson founded the Mantle Lamp Company of America in Chicago in 1908 and imported the Practicus incandescent burner from Germany. He obtained the Aladdin trademark in 1908 and sold the first model of the American-made Aladdin lamp in 1909. In 1926 Johnson bought the Lippincott Glass factory in Alexandria, Indiana to make glass lamps, chimneys and shades, changing the name to Aladdin Industries.
April – December Thursdays 1-5pm and Saturdays- 10-1pm (or by appointment)