An overview of the historic stained glass windows at [[page-2150039|St. James Episcopal Church]] in Mansfield, PA, and their comprehensive 2023 restoration.

History & Design

• Origin: Date to the church's construction in 1870–1871.
• Creators: A hidden inscription discovered during restoration reads: "Pray for the Souls of Slack & Booth, Glass Stainers, Orange, N.J., America."
• Altar Windows: The central sanctuary window depicts Christ, flanked by windows honoring St. James and St. Philip.
• Bell Tower Tile: A carved tile with a saw (symbol of patron St. James the Less) was also discovered during the work.

2023 Restoration Project

• Scope: All 33 windows throughout the sanctuary (including the rear rose window) and parish offices.
• Funding: A $188,000 project funded entirely by parishioners Samuel and Karen Cooke.
• Artisans: Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser Architectural Glass restored 11 fragile windows off-site in Minnesota; the rest were restored on-site.