First Presbyterian Church of Weedsport, NY
Complete restoration of two sections Henry Keck windows, circa 1922, 1953.
As a not-for-profit foundation we only charge the churches for actual labor costs, insurances, and materials used, so our actual bid price may change slightly with many churches invoiced for less when the project is completed!! Our prices are usually 30% to 40% less than most commercial studios and the workmanship and attention to accuracy is always superior. . . We don’t cut corners when working on God’s house!
Historical Restorations Foundation is Americas only not for profit 501c3 stained glass restoration studio.
Historical Restorations Foundation uses only time-tested traditional restoration practices. The same as when your windows were built.
We have over 40 years of experience, working on all types of stained/leaded glass windows of all sizes.
We use only historically accurate materials that have been used for hundreds of years in the US and in Europe.
Founder, President, Master Craftsman
Ed Dehors learned his trade during the 70’s from Stanley Worden of the former Henry Keck Studio, Syracuse, NY and Henry McClean of the Caldermac Studios, Belfast, N. Ireland. He is the author of “The Stained Glass Restoration Handbook”, a book written to pass on the restoration techniques and knowledge which was passed down to him. A copy of his book, published 1991, is in the Corning Museum of Glass – Rakow Archival Library.
Ed Dehors has worked in the stained glass restoration trade for over 40 years, many of these as a sub-contractor for other studios, such as Pike Stained Glass Studio in Rochester, NY, where he worked on – or completely restored hundreds of ecclesiastical stained glass windows by Keck Studios, Pike Studios, John LaFarge and Tiffany Studios as well as gothic works imported from Austrian, English, French and German glass artists.
When he’s not working, he enjoys restoring old canoes, riding his Harley, or just hanging out with (his dog) Lucky.
Complete restoration of two sections Henry Keck windows, circa 1922, 1953.
Restoration of Franz Mayer (Munich) painted window of Madonna and Baby Jesus, circa; 1885
Completed the huge Rose Window signed by Harry Horwood of Ogdensburg, NY, circa; 1917
We’ve fully restored all of the lovely windows by H.J. Horwood circa 1915 / 1920
"The Annunciation"
A one-of-a-kind design by Harry Horwood.
Restoration completed and reinstalled November 2013.
Complete restoration of this beautiful painted window was completed in the Fall of 2013.
A fire did huge damage to this historic church. The firemen went THROUGH one of the windows.