View the Cathedral Windows
Prior to the November, 1975 fire... of the countless
works of art in Grace Cathedral, many considered the beautiful stained glass
windows
the
most outstanding.
When Dean Kaye planned the Cathedral's interior, he visualized the windows
in terms of their teaching value.
To that time, all of the stained glass was a copy of the best 15th century
glass. With exceptions, the windows were designed and manufactured by the
Von Gerichten Art Glass Studios in Columbus, Ohio.
Since the landmark fire, reconstruction of the windows began soon afterward.
In 2002, the last of the planned stained glass windows were put into place.
The modern-day replacements were designed and fabricated by the Judson Studios
of Los Angeles, California and the Willett Stained Glass Studios of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Windows of Grace
The Grace Cathedral Chapter of the Daughters of the King decided to record
the stained glass windows in a book, “Windows of Grace.” Here,
every window is pictured in full color, together with a brief description
and the location in the cathedral. Many people have acquired the book not
only for personal interest, but for its artistry and historical information. “Windows
of Grace” may be ordered from Grace Cathedral, 701 West 8th, Topeka,
KS 66603 for $10.
