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Photo of the Resurrection Window
The majority of the windows in the nave were destroyed in the 1973
fire, including one of the Tiffanies. Windows that survived the fire
are the remaining Tiffany, "The Prophet," located above and to
the left of the baptismal font, and the center window above the font,
entitled "Martha." The latter includes the figure of Martha and
several interesting features such as the spinning wheel, the table
prepared for a meal, two sets of different pillars in the background and
the obvious setting in Israel.
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Two other sets of windows survived the fire. The triptych behind
the font given in honor of the first Bishop of Iowa was originally over
the high altar. It was relocated in 1927 when the Resurrection
window was installed. The two clerestory angel windows on either
side and above the high altar are almost hidden from view. These
were installed at the same time as the Resurrection window. |
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Two additional angel windows adorn the altar vestry and the side
altar. Side altars or chapels are regular features in Episcopal or
Anglican churches. The altar currently in use is the original altar
used in the first church built on this site in the late 1840s.
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