Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Recent Articles and Posts:
Medieval Window

World's Largest Medieval Window Saved From Fire

Fire crews have saved the world's largest medieval window from destruction after a huge fire broke out at the yard where it was being refurbished.

The Great East Window from York Minster, thought to be worth more than $4.3 million, was undergoing repairs at the Minster Yard stonemasons, in Minstergate, when fire broke out shortly before 11.30pm on Wednesday.

Read entire story here.
 

A Look At Kokomo Opalescent Glass

Here's a great article about Kokomo, the oldest manufacturer of opalescent and cathedral stained glass in the world.

They have the ability to manufacture more than 22,000 different color/density/texture combinations in sheet glass as well as decorative giftware, custom castings, pressed jewels, dalle de verre (slab glass), and rondels.

Read the entire article here.
   
News

Cash Strapped Church To Sell Original Tiffany Window

A Brattleboro, Vermont church may have to sell its original Tiffany window.

Strapped for cash because of declining donations, attendance and collection-plate revenues, church leaders voted recently to seek bids and sell the 9-foot tall, 33-inch wide Tiffany window, using the proceeds to sustain the church and a wintertime homeless shelter it runs in its fellowship room.

Read the full article here.
   

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