Haegar was the giant in the American decorative pottery business for most of the 20th century. The company, begun in 1871 and later called Royal Haeger, outlasted nearely all competitors, closing ...

Though manufacturing operations at 7 Maiden Lane ceased June 30, the Haeger Potteries salesroom is still open, said Alexandra Haeger Estes, president of the company. Currently, store hours are 10 a.m.

East Dundee has purchased the shuttered Haeger Pottery site, marking a milestone for the village as it transforms the historic property into an active residential area, officials said. “This is a ...