Stained Glass Restoration: Preserving History, Illuminating the Future
Stained glass restoration is both an art and a responsibility, ensuring that historic windows continue to inspire for generations to come. At Pearl River Glass Studio, we specialize in meticulous restoration techniques, carefully disassembling, cleaning, and reinforcing fragile stained glass while maintaining its original beauty and craftsmanship. Whether reviving century-old church windows or restoring intricate architectural glass, our work honors the past while strengthening each piece for the future—bringing new life to stained glass masterpieces
featured projects
Church of the Holy Trinity - Vicksburg, MS
The HOPE Window restoration at Church of the Holy Trinity in Vicksburg, MS, was a meticulous, nine-month effort to preserve a masterpiece by Louis Tiffany. Suffering from crizzling, buckling, and missing glass, the window required careful disassembly, cleaning, and reconstruction to restore its original beauty. During the process, a hidden grapevine motif was uncovered, symbolizing spiritual renewal. Now fully revived, this historic stained-glass window once again fills the church with light, ensuring Tiffany’s artistry continues to inspire for generations to come.
Jesuit High School Chapel: Holy Name of Jesus Chapel & North American Martyrs Chapel - New Orleans, LA
The stained-glass restoration at Jesuit High School Chapel in New Orleans was a meticulous effort to preserve the chapel’s historic beauty while ensuring its longevity. Over time, the windows had suffered from bulging lead cames, broken glass, and fading painted details, particularly in the Stations of the Cross windows. Pearl River Glass Studio carefully removed, repaired, and re-leaded each window, restoring their structural integrity and brilliance. With improved lighting and the removal of distracting exterior wire grids, the chapel’s stained glass now shines with renewed clarity, offering an enhanced spiritual and visual experience for generations to come.
Mississippi State Capitol - Jackson, MS
The Mississippi State Capitol stained-glass restoration is a monumental effort to preserve the beauty and history of over 70 leaded glass windows in one of the state’s most iconic buildings. Led by Pearl River Glass Studio, the project has included restoring exterior stained glass, three grand staircase windows, and the House of Representatives Chamber skylight. Through careful cleaning, re-leading, and structural reinforcements, this restoration ensures that these historic masterpieces continue to illuminate Mississippi’s heritage for generations to come.
Ready to RESTORE Your STAINED GLASS?
If you’re looking to enhance your worship space with custom stained glass windows, contact us today to discuss your project. Let us help you create windows that not only tell a story but become a lasting symbol of faith.