MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - A special event at the Manitowoc Public Library celebrates the holiday season and provides a closer look at the history of a very unique kind of Christmas tree.

“Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees” is an event held at the Manitowoc Public Library that showcases a display of 56 aluminum Christmas trees.

As you walk into the Manitowoc Public Library, it’s hard to miss the large display of bright, colorful, aluminum Christmas trees.

Aluminum Specialty, a Manitowoc-based company, produced and branded these trees as “Evergleams” from 1959 to 1972, and is the largest manufacturer of aluminum trees in the country.

Jordan Kabat and Barbara Bundy-Jost are two aluminum tree enthusiasts hosting the event to celebrate and teach the community about the rich history of t

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