Terra Cotta – California’s Gold (412)

Step back in time with Huell to the olden days of making pottery the Gladding McBean way. The 118-year-old company in rural Lincoln, near Sacramento, is the nation’s only remaining major manufacturer of terra cotta. From decorative to functional, Gladding McBean’s terra cotta is acclaimed for its distinctive style which graces landmark buildings in big cities and small towns across our state.

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