5 Stained Glass Windows in Houston that Will Take Your Breath Away
The architecture in Houston has long been the attraction of tourists and travelers to the city. Houston was founded in the year 1836, which means that some of it’s buildings are now close to two hundred years old. Gothic style cathedrals, spectacular mansions, and historic government buildings can all be found within Houston’s city limits. But what many people don’t realize is that the buildings in Houston also contain secret treasures. Beautiful stained glass windows can be seen in Houston’s churches, homes, and public buildings.
Whether you’re a native of Houston or just a traveler passing through, it’s definitely worth taking the time to check out the stained glass. Not only are these works of art several decades old, but they’re also some of the most valuable antiques in the country. Tourists travel from miles just to catch a glimpse of the remarkable stained glass.
5 Beautiful Stained Glass Windows in Houston
To give you an idea of exactly how fantastic Houston’s stained glass is, we’ve put together a list of our top favorites. Listed below you can find examples of some of the most beautiful stained glass windows in the city.
1. The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart features a beautiful stained glass window depicting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 
2. Christ Church Cathedral
Dating back to 1880, the stained glass windows in the Christ Church Cathedral are among some of the oldest in Houston.
3. St. Timothy’s Anglican Church
St. Timothy’s Anglican Church is located in the Houston metro town of Spring. It is home to several historic South African stained glass windows.
4. Sam Houston Memorial Window
In 1982, a fire broke out in Sam Houston University. Among the destruction to the building was the ruin of the Sam Houston Memorial Window. The stained glass was recently restored by alumni Joe Janczak.
5. Rosenberg Library
The Rosenberg Library is located just outside of Houston in the nearby city of Galveston. Above its entrance is a beautiful stained glass window of a ship at sea.
Get Your Own Stained Glass Window
Add a beautiful work of art to your home, church, or business in Houston. Call Houston Stained Glass today to get your very own stained glass window custom made by our talented artisans. Call now to get started!
Martin Faith
Martin Faith is the founder and owner of Houston Stained Glass. Martin has been cultivating his skills as a stained glass artisan for over 30 years, passing on his knowledge and expertise to his team so that, together, they can create the most beautiful stained glass windows the world has ever seen. Martin's initial education in the trade took place in Glasgow, Scotland, the stained glass capitol of the world. He is an expert in the history of stained glass, its evolution, methods for conservation, and its many different styles and forms, including art deco, prairie, Greene & Greene, art nouveau, Mackintosh, floral, mission, beveled, and contemporary. Over the years, Martin's company has produced thousands of stained glass windows, which includes custom creations made for homes, churches, and commercial buildings located all throughout the Houston metro area.
