In downtown Albert Lea, it’s impossible to miss the historic Freeborn Bank Building. Listed on National Register of Historic Places as part of Albert Lea Commercial Historic District, the building and its many glass windows are an iconic piece of Albert Lea architecture. GLT Architects approached … [Read more...]
Millwright Building: New Construction and New Windows, Create Historic Look
Restoring historic windows is one thing, but what if you need to make a new building look old? This was a question we faced when working on the Millwright Building – a brand new building that needed to look like it was lifted out of the 1900s. About Millwright Building Millwright is the newest … [Read more...]
Historic Window Replication in Brooklyn Lofts
As an expert in historic window replacement, replication, and restoration, we’re often asked to work on historic replication projects. St. Cloud Window was approached for work on a warehouse conversion in Brooklyn, called the Plymouth Lofts. As part of the DUMBO (Down Under The Manhattan Bridge … [Read more...]
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Replacing Windows
There are many factors to consider when taking on a window replacement project. Budget, timing, window frame and glass type are the most common concerns. However, there are also a number of pitfalls that are easy to fall into if you don’t know to watch out for them. FacilitiesNet identified 7 … [Read more...]
Our Lady of the Lake Main Building Replicates Historic Windows
After two and a half years of reconstruction, Our Lady of the Lake University's Main building is complete. The reconstruction effort began the morning after the building caught fire on May 6, 2008. The Board of Trustees guided the OLLU campus community through a process of envisioning what the main … [Read more...]
