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This information is provided by the Census of Stained Glass Windows in America.
While we believe the data to be reasonably correct,
neither PAB nor the Census takes any responsibility for its accuracy.

Window Information

Building: Arch Street Methodist Church

Researcher: Team (surveyors with group leader)
Survey Date: 02/08/1993
Photo: Yes

Window Shape: 6 /
Number of Lights: 2
Tracery: Yes
Height: 16 ft. 0 in.
Width: 4 ft. 1 in.

Window Date: 1870 (documented)
Studio: Philadelphia (conjecture)
Subject: Ornamental / Ornamental

Inscription:
   

Descriptive Features:

       Opalescent: No        Drapery: No        Vitreous Paint: Yes
       Antique: Yes        Mach. Textured: No        Silver Stain: Yes
       Plating: No        Jewels: No        Enamels: No
       Slab: No        Lead Came: Yes        Acid Etching: Yes
       Flashed: Yes        Copper Foil: No        Other:

Restoration: Willet Stained Glass, west side only
Restoration Date: 1986

Bibliography/Comments:
Record of Male Members' Meetings, March 7, 1870; "During the inclement season they have cut the tracery for the main windows on Arch Street and it is now completed in position." Also, Report of the Trustees of the Property Fund, March, 1871. p. 125. Stained glass, $2553,20; Design for windows, $772.15.

 

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