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tiffany stained glass — local artwork
Tiffany Glass at the Willard Chapel in Auburn NY
I finally visited the Willard Memorial Chapel this weekend. It was amazing to me that such beautiful local artistic work was just 5 miles from the Hummingbird’s Home – what a wonderful afternoon getaway.
<<The Willard Memorial Chapel is an unparalleled example of Tiffany’s work in various mediums. Included in the interior are 14 opalescent windows, a rose window, a large figure window, nine Mooresque-styled chandeliers, memorial tablets of glass mosaic tile and gilt bronze, furnishings of oak inlaid with metal and glass mosaic, a ceiling with gold leaf stencils and mosaic flooring. Built in 1892-1894, the interior of the Chapel was designed and handcrafted entirely by Tiffany Glass Co., and is the only complete and unaltered Tiffany designed religion interior known to exist in the world. The Chapel is on the National Register.>> read more
best antique shops in the finger lakes
antique shopping, anyone?
If you’re like me, you love shopping — and, most of all, you love shopping for antiques. Most of the rooms in the Hummingbird’s Home BnB are decorated with treasures I’ve found locally.
The history of the life in the Finger Lakes goes back many years. As a result the region is quite rich in antiques and collectibles from long ago. Many of the roads in the Finger Lakes are dotted with antique stores and collectibles shops. On this website, the region’s best innkeeper’s share their recommendations for the best antique shop in the Finger Lakes.
It’s a great way to spend the afternoon. But, take it from me, make sure you save some extra room in your trunk!
