STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
The stained-glass windows throughout the main sanctuary were installed during the building's construction in 1912. The windows were hand-crafted by the Povey Brothers of Portland, which were called the "Tiffany of the West" because of their high quality and unmatched craftsmanship. All the scenes depicted are reproductions or adaptations of famous paintings. The brothers used glass from England, France, and Belgium as well as some from Italy and Germany. David Povey colored nearly all of the windows himself. The windows were hand-crafted by the Povey Brothers of Portland, who were known as the "Tiffany of the West" because of the high quality and unmatched craftsmanship of the windows. The scenes depicted are reproductions or adaptations of famous paintings. The brothers used glass from England, France, Belgium, Italy, and Germany. David Povey colored nearly all the windows himself. The windows were hand-painted using special pigments, then fired like fine china. Most impressive are the three-paned "Rich Ruler" and "He is Risen" windows that parishioners can admire on the sanctuary's west and south facing walls.
In total, there are eighteen stained glass windows throughout the church building that were installed between 1912 and 1920. The cost to make and install each window ranged from $300 for the larger scenes to $25 for the smaller scenes.
To read a description and the dedication of each window, simply click on an image below.
Many were donated in honor of a person or group, such as the window entitled "On the Way to Emmaus" which was gifted by the Women's Bible Class of 1914. The women sold teaspoons to earn money for the window. Mrs. Viola Price Franklin was the teacher and also served as Albany's first paid librarian. Other noteworthy names of Albany's early pioneering families can be seen amongst the dedications, which highlight the contributions of Presbyterians to Albany's local history.