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Restoring Radiance: Canton church undertakes massive stained-glass project

Century-old windows at Canton Lutheran Church undergo multi-phase restoration to preserve history, beauty, and faith for future generations.

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Virginia Olson
Sep 20, 2025
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For more than a century, 68 stained glass windows in Canton Lutheran Church (CLC) have shined. Located at 124 E. 2nd Street in Canton, the church was built in 1908 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Complimented with the reddish pink hue of the Sioux quartzite, the stained-glass windows have always been beautiful works of art on their own. And their unique relationship with natural light and the stories they depict make them striking.

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Virginia is South Dakota journalist and storyteller who covers a variety of news topics for area publications. Her focus is community news and stories that have regional significance.
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