The Glander Art Studio in Manitowoc opened for business in 1908 by John A. Glander after his six year apprenticeship with the A.J. Packard studio. He crafted a national reputation for his portraiture, and photographed many of Wisconsin's prominent figures, including Robert M. La Follette, Joseph McCarthy, Wisconsin governors, judges, and Manitowoc's business and industrial leaders. John, with the help of his son Henry, also documented the development of Manitowoc and its major boat and ship manufacturers, Burger and Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. In addition, the two men captured the civic, retail and light industrial evolution of the community. Henry's work with the studio began in 1925 and he took over the business in 1954, until his retirement and sale of the studio property at 918 Washington Street.
John August Otto Glander was born in Woldenburg, Prussia [Germany], on January 22, 1887 to Julius August Hermann Glander and Clara Glander (née Radatz), and immigrated in 1892. His father's death in 1902 prompted his leaving high school to apprentice as a photographer. In 1910 he married Maria Giese. He became a leader in the Wisconsin Photographers Association, and was president from 1928 to 1929. John A. Glander died February 15, 1953 in Manitowoc.
Henry John Glander was born March 31, 1912. His career in photography was interrupted by service during World War II, when he was stationed both in France and Luzon, Philippines, achieving the rank of Sergeant, following study at Fordham University. Henry J. Glander died February 12, 1998.
