My house was built in 1952 and features five glass panels on both
sides of the entry door.  The panels are framed in wood that was
custom built on-site.  The arch. drawings identify the glass panels as
Magnalite "B".  I have contacted many suppliers and glass companies
but have not been able to find a source for this product.  My question
is, "Where specifically can I purchase Magnalite "B" glass"?

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Request for Question Clarification by scriptor-ga on 12 Mar 2003 08:27 PST

Dear glassman99,

Your search for Magnalite "B" glass will remain unsuccessful, I'm
afraid. I searched the United States Patent and Trademark Office's
online database and found this out:

Word Mark: MAGNALITE
Goods and Services (EXPIRED): IC 021. US 033. G & S: STRUCTURAL GLASS
Owner: (LAST LISTED OWNER) JOSHUA M. RICHARDS UNKNOWN SOUTH BOSTON,
MASS. REPUBLISHED BY MISSISSIPPI GLASS COMPANY,/ST. LOUIS, MO.
Current Status: This registration was not renewed and is considered to
be expired.
Date of Status: 1986-01-10

Obvoiusly, the product Magnalite vanished together with the
Mississippi Glass Co. some years ago. It is possible that another
company took over the patents for production of this glass type; in
that case, however, the product could now be known under any new name
and it would be impossible to locate.

I am sorry I don't have better news for you.
Best regards,
Scriptor

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Clarification of Question by glassman99-ga on 12 Mar 2003 09:48 PST

If I understand the response from Scriptor correctly the company that
made this product is out of business so purchase of the product is no
longer possible.  An exception to this might be product in stock at
some distributor or available from a company that demolishes old
buildings.  I am not able to understand the clarification that is
needed if the product can no longer be obtained.  Please let me know
if additional information is needed from me.

"Magnalite" is now a registered trademark of World Kitchen, Inc., a
manufacturer of glass cookware:

http://www.worldkitchen.com/news/magnalite.asp

I am not sure if you've found what you're looking for, but I know of
this fantastic architectural glass store in New York City. Here is
their website:

http://www.bendheim.com

I hope they can help you! Good luck.