George Lewis purchased 10,217 acres from Charles Wolstoncraft in 1794 for one dollar per acre and realized his dream of an ideal community built around a glass manufacturing business away from the unhealthy atmosphere of the city. He brought his family, many workmen, and their families to the mountaintop, and between 1804 and 1808 the Lewis Glass Works was put into operation using the white sand at the north end of the lake. After the War of 1812, glass manufacturing in this area became impractical. Judge John Jones purchased 6000 acres in 1845, envisioned a summer recreation area, built a cottage for his family, and promoted the idea to others. In 1847 he established a post office under the name of Eagles Mere, a name that was applied to the village and the lake, and the summer resort era began.