Where’s Marty? Admire the Maryland Man’s Giant Glass Candy Jar Collection – CBS Baltimore

Hi guys!

Today the cameraman “K-2” and I, or “Street Warriors” as we are now called, were in Carroll County. To be precise, we were about seven miles north of Westminster on Littletown Pike to visit Bill Conner.

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A few weeks ago, we did a “WM” segment from the newsroom and talked about the possibility of you being a part of this adventure. I say if you have an idea, no matter how big or small, email me. And Bill did. He says very simply that he has the largest collection of glass candy containers he knows. I emailed him back to ask, “How many?” He replied, “More than 1,200.” Ding dang dong, you are on Bill!

So this foggy morning, we pull up to one of the oldest houses in Carroll County and wait for us with fresh coffee and bagels is Bill and nephew Nathan. When I walked into his house, I thought, “This must be some kind of store.” He keeps all of these items in a display case, and is perfectly lit as if it were a retail outlet in a mall. But no, that’s just the way Bill rolls. He displayed them perfectly for his enjoyment.

Bill started collecting in the mid 80’s because as a child he loved to collect candy in glass containers. Just watch the video and you will see this is much more than a lot of glass containers. They are a kind of history, remnants of popular culture from a bygone era. And Bill himself is a character and a good guy. We thank him for letting us drop by.

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By the way, if you are like Bill and have something interesting to share with us or know someone who is, please contact us. My email is mbass@wjz.com. Remember, no idea is too big or too small. Thanks!

Until next time,

Marty B!

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