Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios

This set of windows is from Rudy Brothers, circa 1920, in a building that was once an education center in Pittsburgh. Vandals shot out the centers and corners o...f most windows. The building was purchased and is now the TRYP Hotel. Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios recreated the missing art using mostly Kokomo granite catspaw glass and reinstalled the glass back into its original setting. #TransformationTuesday #stainedglass #artglass #restroation

Just back from Clifton Mansion in Baltimore where we created four enameled windows and several panes in a transom to match the original 1860's enameled glass that had been lost over the years. Using a B & W photo, several damaged original panes, and miscellaneous broken shards, artist Adam Smith persevered over a myriad of technical issues to recreate these stunning beauties to complete the tower restoration. A huge thanks to Friends of Clifton Mansion, Tom McCracken, and Mr. Henry Hopkins for allowing us to be our very best and entrusting us with this very special project.

This was a cool find

Working on your own windows is gratifying especially when the outcome is so dramatic. Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studios created these glorious windows in 1930. A huge thanks to Coop, Sean, and the rest of the staff for returning these jewels to their original splendor.

Visited an old friend today. This demonstration panels was designed and executed by Howard G. Wilbert who was one of the early artists, partner, and chief designer of the firm till his death in the mid 1960's. It is the greatest example of Howard's work and was created without cost or client constraints. The window drew the attention of Ralph Adams Cram winning the studio the Nave Aisle commission when the East Liberty Presbyterian Church was being constructed in the early 1930's. This panel is on lone at the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh all to enjoy.