Over the decades members of Calvary Episcopal Church have left a remarkable legacy of 20 stained-glass windows that illuminate the sanctuary with color, meaning, and reverence.
The Tiffany Windows
Between 1886 and 1911 the successive studios organized by Louis Comfort Tiffany created 10 stained-glass windows for Calvary Church. These works represent the pinnacle of American stained-glass artistry at the turn of the 20th century, combining rich color, layered glass, and spiritual symbolism to create scenes of exceptional beauty and inspiration. (Prior to 1892 windows were created by the Tiffany Glass Company. Those produced between 1892 and 1900 are from the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co. After 1900 they are marked either Tiffany Studios or Louis C. Tiffany.)
The Burnham Windows
Filling the west wall are five stunning windows designed by the renowned Wilber H. Burnham Studios of Boston. These windows depict women saints and are dedicated to influential women from our parish’s history—offering a rare and powerful tribute to faith, service, and leadership.
Additional Highlights
Among the remaining five windows, one was crafted by the Decorative Art Company, Cincinnati, strengthening Calvary’s connection to the city’s own artistic heritage. Another, located in the vestibule of the bell tower, was created by the (BeauVerre) Riordan Studios of Covington, Kentucky— recognized as the oldest continuously operating stained-glass studio in the United States, established in 1838 and now working in Middletown Ohio.
A Legacy of Faith and Beauty
Together, these twenty windows form a unified expression of Calvary’s enduring commitment to beauty, memory, and the sacred. They continue to inspire all who worship, visit, or simply pause to take in the light.
Drawn by John R. McKnight
1 – North Nave, West Window, “Pastoral,” gift of Fannie Burnet (Resor) Law, (purchased 1904, delivered 1906), memorial to her husband Charles Henry Law (1845–1904). The central depictions of this double window show sunrise and sunset with flowers in the foreground, exemplifying Tiffany’s inspirational landscape windows. Created and signed by Tiffany Studios.
2 – North Nave, East Window, “Medallion” or “Jewel,” gift of Alexander C. Neave, 1886, memorial to his wife Maryette Ann (Swan) Neave (1838-1885) and his mother Jane (Relfe) Neave (1808-1883). The theme of this double window is creation. It has people, animals, and flowers—all very small. The right window is bordered with “Jewels.” Created by Tiffany Glass Company.
3 – North Transept, Upper West Window, “Nativity,” gift of Matilde (Effler) Rebhun, 1919, memorial to her husband Lewis James Rebhun (1866-1916). Creator unknown.
4 – North Transept, Lower Window, “Resurrection,” gift of Margaret C. (Shoenberger) Sherlock, 1885, memorial to her mother Sarah (Hamilton) Shoenberger (1815-1881). Tradition tells us that this was the upper half of a larger window that was removed from a home in Clifton. Creator unknown.
5 – North Transept, Upper East Window, “The Good Shepherd,” gift of Anne (Flinchbaugh) Taylor, 1938, memorial to her parents The Rev. Dr. Frederick L. Flinchbaugh (1874-1937), rector of Calvary Church 1908-1924, and Anne (Harrison) Flinchbaugh (1884-1926). Creator unknown.
6 – Left Chancel Window, “Faith” or “Angel with Bible,” (gift of Griffin Taylor, Edmund, and Grace Maitland Miller), dedicated 15 Apr 1894, memorial to their parents Emanuel Johnston Miller (1806-1883) and Sarah (Kilgour) Miller (1820-1882). Created by Tiffany Glass Company.
7 – Center Chancel Window, “The Last Supper,” gift of Ellen Francis (Beatty) Shoenberger, dedicated 15 Apr 1894, the second Mrs.
Shoenberger, memorial to her husband George K. Shoenberger (1808-1892). Created by Tiffany Glass Company.
8 – Right Chancel Window, “Angel with Chalice,” gift of Emma (Shoenberger) Fitzhugh, dedicated 15 Apr 1894, memorial to her father, George K. Shoenberger. Created by Tiffany Glass Company.
9 – South Transept, Upper Triple Windows, “Resurrection,” bequest by Clifford S. Cook, 1903, memorial to his parents Theodore Cook (1831-1894) and Anna Graham (Semple) Cook (1834-1896). Created by Tiffany Studios, designed by Frederick Wilson, one of Tiffany’s leading designers of religious and ecclesiastical stained glass.
10 – South Transept, Lower Three Windows, “Jesus in the Temple,” gift of Matilda (Hulbert) Perin, dedicated 22 Oct 1911, memorial to her mother Caroline (Bowne) Hulbert (1829-1910). “Wist Ye Not That I Must Be About My Father’s Business.” Created by Tiffany Studios.
11 – South Nave, East Window, “Woman with Lily,” gift of General Alfred Traber Goshorn, 1892, memorial to his wife Mary Louise (Langdon Bugher) Goshorn (1841-1891). “God’s plans, like lilies pure and white, unfold.” Created by Adolph Vollmer, Decorative Art Company, Cincinnati.
12 – South Nave, West Window, “Jesus Baptism,” gift of James G. Andrews, @1900, memorial to his parents James Andrews Sr. (1812- 1882) and Marion Griffith (McGill) Andrews (1819-1887). Frederick Wilson of the Tiffany Glass Company designed this double window.
13 – Vestibule, Tower Entrance, “Trinity,” gift of George E. Metcalfe, 1964, in memorial to his mother, Elizabeth (Kirton) Metcalfe (1871- 1955). Created by Riordan Studio, Covington, Kentucky.
14 – Five West Windows, created by the Wilbur H. Burnham Studios of Boston, Massachusetts, dedicated 26 Dec 1937.
- St. Ursula, “Humility,” gift of Morison R. Waite, memorial to his wife Fannie (Resor) Waite (1868-1930).
- St. Catherine, “Fortitude,” gift of Joseph S. Graydon, memorial to his mother Anne (Hetherington) Graydon (1855-1925).
- St. Anne, “Loyalty,” gift of Jane (Bowler) Gilman, memorial to their mother Alice Bernard (Williamson) Bowler (1851-1935).
- St. Barbara, “Courage,” gift of Martha Burton and Mary Louise Burton, memorial to their mother Jennie (Langdon) Burton (1850-1932).
- St. Margaret, “Innocence,” gift of William T. Ulland, memorial to his wife Elizabeth (Evans) Ulland (1874-1927).