Evergleams On Eighth displays aluminum Christmas trees to Manitowoc

MANITOWOC — More than 40 downtown Manitowoc storefront windows will be “aluminized” this holiday season when Evergleams On Eighth returns from Thanksgiving Eve through the first weekend after the New Year.

More than 40 different sizes, styles and colors of vintage aluminum Christmas trees return home to the city where they were manufactured for their Christmas debut in 1959 — more than 60 years ago.

Several collectors will be sharing their Evergleam and Evergreen trees. They are avid collectors of all things Evergleam, the brand name used by Aluminum Specialty Company. Their combined collections number more than 300 aluminum trees, including some very seldom seen and rare varieties. Numerous color wheels and rotating tree stands, also commonly used with the trees during the early 1960s when the trees were most popular, are also included in the display.

In addition to the many aluminum trees being displayed in the businesses, several favorites are returning this year.

Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St., will be “All Things Gleaming,” where the main floors will display Frankie’s Forest of aluminum trees. You’ll also find a “photo op” area that will take visitors back to a 1960s family living room. Several displays will feature Mirro Aluminum Company products, including everyday items like copper-tone lines and a collection of Medallion Ware, on loan from the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Special items from the National Tinsel Co. are also featured among the displays.