Linden Hall boasted magnificent stained-glass bespoke windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Those windows were removed in the early 2000s. What’s the story and where are they now?
In October 2024, the Tiffany Windows, formerly of Linden Hall, were installed and unveiled at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York where the public can enjoy their beauty. Read more below about the history of the windows.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has published a Bulletin highlighting the Linden Hall Tiffany windows, including the extraordinary Garden Landscape window—an American masterpiece commissioned, designed, and fabricated by women at Tiffany Studios. Click the book to download the PDF and explore the history of Agnes F. Northrop, her groundbreaking role in designing Tiffany windows, and the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship behind this remarkable work.
Three large windows adorned the Great Hall
Agnes Northrup
A designer for Louis Comfort Tiffany created this watercolor template for Sarah Cochran. The original watercolor sits in the MET today.
Echoing the gardens…
The windows were designed to mimic the outdoor gardens. They included a variety of Sarah Cochran’s favorite flowers.
Glorious color
With a north/north east exposure, the Great Hall would fill with color. Photo of the three windows in color below are from Alastair Duncan’s book.
Windows Sold in 2005
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review noted the United Steelworkers Union sold the Tiffany Windows for $6.8 million to a private collector. Colleen Moore of USW said the sale was an effort to pare insurance costs. Linden Hall feels a bit empty with the replacement windows as shown below.
The Story of Linden Hall 