Glass Panels from the Excelsior Café

The stained glass windows of the Excelsior Café added to the elegant atmosphere.

The café and inn's doors are now closed. The building will be razed and a housing complex will be built on the site.

The featured panel below is one that many will remember. The owner is retaining this panel, but the panels listed further down the page are all for sale.

alt text added jr — The emblematic panel of the café

The panels listed below feature textured glass, which plays a role in how the glass "interprets" light.

Photographed at the café, these windows had, on the outside of the panel, wood-divided panes of exterior glass and spotlights at the top to illuminate them.

The panels have now been removed from their setting and stand alone in their original frames and are evenly illuminated in natural light.

Sizes and price are listed. Tap/click on any panel for a larger image.

To purchase or to learn more email the owner directly.

Stained glass of a red poppy with a wide border with three red faceted circular jewels — 24" x 40"
Framed: 28" x 43.5"

Stained Glass from the Excelsior Cafe — 24" x 40"
Framed: 28" x 43.5"

Panels from the East Room

There are 8 of these panels available.

I'm guessing that these are about 22" wide x 40" tall, but you can check that and get the cost by contacting the owner directly .

At this time, the panels are still in place. They will be removed—white frame and all—just prior to the razing of the building, scheduled for some time in January of 2023.

They are part of several ensembles of windows—images of those ensembles are below.

Stained glass with a clear textured background, a blue-green border and upper and lower designs of leaves and flowers — There are 8 of these panels available

Stained glass with a flowery central motif, a red-amber border with clear glass jewels, and clear textured background glass — There are two of these panels available

There are two of these panels available.

As with the panel above, I'm guessing that the size is about 22" wide x 40" tall. You can check that and get a price quote by contacting the owner directly .

These will be removed just prior to the demolition of the building, currently scheduled for some time in January of 2023.

The frame is more white than it appears in the photo. The position of these in their ensembles can be seen below.

This panel is most likely from the early days of the building when it was a fraternity house.

It is in a stained wooden frame. This is a good-sized panel. I'm guessing around 60" wide x 48" tall, but check with the owner directly to get accurate dimensions and for a price quote.

A simple but nicely divided leaded glass panel with a central shield design and mostly clear glass with a touch of green and gold glass — This panel pre-dates the restaurant, probably from the days when the building was a fraternity

Ensembles of panels along the east side of the restaurant

A set of windows, all featuring leaves and flowers, with the center panel being a bit more intricate — An ensemble of panels from the east side of the restaurant

An ensemble of 4 panels, all featuring textured clear glass, blue-green borders, and plant motifs near the top and near the bottom — An ensemble of panels from the east side of the restaurant