Materials and Procedures

Jerome Durr and the Jerome Durr Studio are certified lead restoration contractors.

All restoration projects follow the STANDARDS AND GUILDELINES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STAINED GLASS as published by the Stained Glass Association of America.
 
  Associations:

  • Stained Glass Association of America Accredited Professional Member

  • President of the Stained Glass Association of America 2011-2013

  • Director of the Stained Glass School 2005-2010

  
 
       
 

Lectures

and Classes:

  • Cornell University, Ithaca, NY: Historical lecture of restoration techniques with historical background.

  • University College, Syracuse, NY: Historical workshop of stained glass design from 1800’s to present

  • Willet Chapel, Auburn, NY: Historical lecture on Tiffany Studios

  • Stained Glass Association of America: Seminars on stone setting of stained glass panels

  • Stained Glass Association of America: Hands on workshops for painting and kilning

  
 
     
 

Consultations,

Condition Reports,

Surveys:

  • Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY

  • Crawford and Stearns Preservation Architects, Syracuse, NY

  • Willard Chapel, Preservation Committee, Auburn, NY

  • Cayuga Museum, Auburn, NY

  • Various Ecclesiastical Institutions

  • Oversee the new edition of the Stained Glass Association Restoration publication

  
 
       
 

Partial List of

Restoration

Projects:

  • Charles H. Burrows Chapel, Skaneateles, NY - Restoration of eighteen 1926 geometric stained glass panels: artist unknown - Cass Gilbert, architect.*

  • LeMoyne College Library, Syracuse, NY - Restoration of four Keck Studio stained glass panels: figure painted.

  • First Methodist Church, Central Square, NY - Restoration of Harry Horwood stained glass panel: Jesus with Lambs.

  • Russian Orthodox Church, Auburn, NY - Restoration of Jesus with Children stained glass window: artist unknown.

  • Former Baptist Church, Syracuse, NY - Currently multi-use Restoration of 27 American opalescent stained glass windows.

  • St. James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles, NY - Restoration of Baptismal window circa 1900: artist unknown. *

  • St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Slaterville Springs, NY - Conservation report and restoration of 18 geometric with painted medallions stained glass windows: artist unknown.

  • Plymouth Congregational Church, Syracuse, NY - Restoration of Tripartite stained glass windows: decorative geometric and flower theme: artist unknown.

  • St. Alphonsus Church, Auburn, NY: - Restoration of 26 stained glass windows: geometric antique glass with painted medallions: artist unknown.

  • New Fane Baptist Church, New Fane, NY - Restoration of eleven 1916 opalescent stained glass windows: artist unknown.

  • St. Matthew’s Church, Moravia, NY - Restoration of 1870’s painted medallion stained glass window: artist: unknown.

  • Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY - Conservation report and restoration of the New Jerusalem stained glass window: artist: Tiffany Studios

  • Willard Chapel, Auburn, NY - Conservation report and restoration of American opalescent stained glass windows: artist: Tiffany Studios *

  • Crouse College, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY - Conservation report and restoration of various stained glass windows of geometric and flower motif: artist unknown.

  • Homer Center for the Arts, Homer, NY - Conservation report and restoration of 36 geometric and various painted windows: artist: unknown. *

  • Mohonk Mountain House, restored 12 zinc came windows & replicated 12 zinc came windows in dining room. *

  • Trinity Episcopal Church, Seneca Falls, NY - Altar window, 6' by 10': Designed by James Baker & sons of New York, 1886, restored 2016. *

* National Register of Historic Places

  
 
 

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