The Inglewood estate of Francis Glidden in Clifton Park took advantage of the neighborhood's quiet nature. The winding streets and comfortable homes were the perfect getaway for a wealthy business man. Inglewood was designed by architect Edwin Glidden. The house originally had a Spanish facade, three double chimneys and an Adams motif interior. The home no longer has the span. Glidden was the president of the Glidden Varnish Company which he founded in 1875. The business produced 1,000 gallons of varnish every week and made deliveries via horse and wagon. By the early 20th century, the Glidden factory employed 18 workers and produced a variety of industrial varnishes for furniture, pianos, and vehicles. The company's biggest seller was Jap-A-Lac, a varnish for the home market. Glidden continued to expand throughout the 20th century, diversifying into many markets such as paint and condiments. | Date: 1917 | Source: Cleveland State Library Special CollectionsDownload Original File
