Twelve Original Martin House Windows Return Home

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House is pleased to announce the return of twelve original art glass windows, now reinstalled in their original locations within the Barton House, Carriage House, and Conservatory.

“With the return of these windows, we’re now very close to having at least one example of every original window pattern Wright designed for this home,” said Martin House Curator Susana Tejada. “It’s part of our mission to preserve the full artistic and architectural language as Wright intended.”

This significant restoration milestone brings the Martin House one step closer to fully realizing Wright’s vision. Located in Buffalo’s historic Parkside neighborhood, the Martin House campus features an extraordinarily rich collection of art glass in sixteen primary patterns. Originally, five structures on the property housed a total of 446 art glass designs by Wright.

The newly returned windows include eight from the Barton House that underwent expert conservation, made possible by the generous support of the Stockman Foundation. In addition, four original windows, three for the Carriage House and one for the Conservatory, have been acquired through the support of Martin House angel donors. Notably, one of the Carriage House windows is a rare “narrow” variety, the first of its kind to return to the site.

“Having original windows back changes everything—inside and out,” said Martin House CEO Jessie Fisher. “You can appreciate new sightlines, the way light interacts with each, and how the interior connects with the landscape. All of this shifts when original windows are in their rightful place. Wright’s ideas truly come alive.”