Bathsheba and Ebenezer Whitney's portraits hang in the west parlor.

Whitney brothers Thomas and Samuel were astute businessmen who expanded Whitney Glassworks.

The glass industry began in 1775 by the Stangers but didn’t thrive financially until the Whitney family took over in 1835.

Hollybush circa 1850. Whitney built Hollybush of native New Jersey ironstone amidst trees and winding paths.

Painted glass in the front foyer was installed by the Whitneys.

Billboards greeted President Johnson and Premier Kosygin for the 1967 Glassboro Summit.

Press gathered amid the trees around Hollybush. A young Dan Rather, lower left, reported from the scene.​

Spectators awaited the arrival of the two heads of state while entrepreneurs sold balloons and U.S. flags.

 

Thousands of spectators crowded roads and lawns around Hollybush trying to peek at the president and his guests.

The two world leaders held talks inside Hollybush.

The dignitaries sat down to lunch in the Hollybush dining room.

Encouraged by the success of the first day, the world leaders and their families came to Hollybush for a day two.

From the White House lectern, the leaders addressed the crowds and cameras.