Historical Overview of Glass in Canada: 1856 to 2016
PHOTO: Giniigaaniimenaaning: “Looking Ahead” (Central Section) by Christi Belcourt, 2012. Parliament of Canada The Institute...
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Explore our unique and growing archive of over 8000 photos documenting 160 years of the art, history and heritage of stained glass in Canadian public buildings. Scroll down for easy access to all Provinces or use the links in the header.
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Click a Province to explore 8000 photos from some of the thousands of Canada’s steadily disappearing heritage buildings.
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First Nations, Inuit and Metis, Canadian history, landscapes in glass, war memorials, architecture and (of course!) Saints and Sinners are just a few of many themes we will be presenting in the coming years. Dive into these exhibitions to gain a sense of the enormous range of glass artistry in Canada. And send us your suggestions!
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Read the stories of glass makers in Canada, and discover their studios and unique and varied styles.
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Sacrifice in Stained Glass: Memorials of Three Canadian Wars
PHOTO: Dying Canadian Solder circa 1920 (detail) now at the Regina Armoury Full Article in Canadian Military...
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Christ’s Church Cathedral of 1876, Hamilton, Ontario
A well-researched article by Alexander L. Darling on the 19th and 20th century windows in...
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