In 1825, John H. Scott built the glassworks on land owned by the Estell family. In 1834, Daniel Estell bought the glass works from Scott and operated it successfully for the next two decades. The glassworks was made up of about 15 buildings. Today, the ruins include the melting furnance, the pot house, the flattening house, the cutting house, and several workers' houses.  From 1995-1996, the ruins of the Estellville Glassworks underwent a stabilization. General erosion, vandalism, and acid rain were the main factors leading to the decision to help save what is left. Sidewalks and interpretive signs were also created to help make site the more visitor friendly.