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Old South Presbyterian Church seeks $58,000 to restore historic sanctuary windows
Summary
Old South Presbyterian Church asked the committee for $58,000 to rehabilitate four historic sanctuary windows, saying three have already been restored and that the work preserves original glass and improves energy and weather performance.
Old South Presbyterian Church requested $58,000 to rehabilitate four remaining historic sanctuary windows after restorations on three earlier windows.
Al Lueder, speaking for the church, told the committee that the large windows date to a renovation in the 1820s—30s and that restorations already completed by a specialist firm preserved original glass while renewing frames and hardware. He said the remaining windows require similar work to stop rot and winter-scale infiltration and estimated work per window at roughly $14,500, with the four-window package taking several months to complete.
Committee members welcomed the proposal, noting the windowsvisibility from the street and the importance of preserving original glass. Presenters said they had support from preservation groups and were seeking either full or partial funding; the committee asked for any additional supporting documentation the applicants can provide before deliberations.
No vote was taken; the request was set for committee deliberation on March 19.
