Stories in Stained Glass to Teach the Providence of God: The Making and Meaning of the Stained Glass Windows in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church

Stories in Stained Glass presents the history and artistry of the glorious windows at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church (in Washington, DC). Their stained glass fulfills three functions: a colorful interior luminance, a distinctly 20th Century artistic expression, and a literal pictorial account of the faith. The congregation traces its history through several prior buildings over 150 years as a major downtown institution. That story, the history of stained glass artistry, and the design process for the present windows are beautifully presented. Full color plates and an excellent chronicle celebrate this unique contribution to the Capital City's rich iconographic, architectural, and cultural heritage. - Donald Beekman Myer, FAIA, Clerk of the Works, Washington National Cathedral