Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc.

In 1889, Conrad Schmitt founded the Conrad Schmitt Studios in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of German immigrant parents, Conrad had a passion for the ecclesiastical arts. He assembled a team of skilled artists and craftsmen whose reputation for excellence in stained glass and interior decoration quickly spread across the country. Upon his death in 1940, Conrad passed the successful business on to his three sons, who continued the tradition of quality craftsmanship until their own passing. In 1953, studio artist Bernard O. Gruenke purchased the studio and ran the business with his son Bernard E. Gruenke. Today, B. Gunar Gruenke and Heidi Gruenke Emery are the third generation of the Gruenke family to lead the studio, continuing a longstanding legacy of excellence in artistry.

This year, Conrad Schmitt Studios celebrates 130 years of providing stained glass, decorative painting and liturgical artwork for churches of all denominations throughout the country. The family-owned and operated firm is one of the oldest and largest glass studios in the United States. Over the years, they have provided award-winning art for basilicas, churches, cathedrals, theaters, hotels, courthouses, train stations, state capitols and other notable structures.

The studio is widely recognized for outstanding craftsmanship in the creation, conservation and restoration of stained glass and has been entrusted with numerous priceless commissions, including work by John LaFarge, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Mayer of Munich. Their national reputation for excellence stems from an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality artistry and craftsmanship.

The firm is proud to be an Accredited Member in good standing with the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA). The firm’s current owner and president, B. Gunar Gruenke has served as both president and board member for the SGAA and continues to be a leader in the community of stained-glass artisans.

EXPERTISE

Stained Glass Services: Preservation, conservation, restoration, new work, new stained glass design, new stained glass, new glass, storm class, thermal protection, examination and documentation, investigation, window assessment.

Stained Glass/Glass Styles: Traditional, Contemporary, Medieval, Figural Composition, Geometric Composition, Abstract Composition, New Patterned, Patterned, New Tiffany, Tiffany-styled Stained Glass, Opaque, Opalescent Glass, John La Farge, Mayer of Munich, McCully & Miles, New Contemporary, Abstract Stained Glass, Modern Stained Glass, New Faceted (Dalle de Verre), Faceted Glass, Safety Laminate Storm Glass, Storm Glass, Protective Glazing.

REGIONS SERVED

In 1889, Conrad Schmitt founded the Conrad Schmitt Studios in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The son of German immigrant parents, Conrad had a passion for the ecclesiastical arts. He assembled a team of skilled artists and craftsmen whose reputation for excellence in stained glass and interior decoration quickly spread across the country. Upon his death in 1940, Conrad passed the successful business on to his three sons, who continued the tradition of quality craftsmanship until their own passing. In 1953, studio artist Bernard O. Gruenke purchased the studio and ran the business with his son Bernard E. Gruenke. Today, B. Gunar Gruenke and Heidi Gruenke Emery are the third generation of the Gruenke family to lead the studio, continuing a longstanding legacy of excellence in artistry.

This year, Conrad Schmitt Studios celebrates 130 years of providing stained glass, decorative painting and liturgical artwork for churches of all denominations throughout the country. The family-owned and operated firm is one of the oldest and largest glass studios in the United States. Over the years, they have provided award-winning art for basilicas, churches, cathedrals, theaters, hotels, courthouses, train stations, state capitols and other notable structures.

The studio is widely recognized for outstanding craftsmanship in the creation, conservation and restoration of stained glass and has been entrusted with numerous priceless commissions, including work by John LaFarge, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Mayer of Munich. Their national reputation for excellence stems from an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality artistry and craftsmanship.

The firm is proud to be an Accredited Member in good standing with the Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA). The firm’s current owner and president, B. Gunar Gruenke has served as both president and board member for the SGAA and continues to be a leader in the community of stained-glass artisans.

EXPERTISE
Stained Glass Services: Preservation, conservation, restoration, new work, new stained glass design, new stained glass, new glass, storm class, thermal protection, examination and documentation, investigation, window assessment.

Stained Glass/Glass Styles: Traditional, Contemporary, Medieval, Figural Composition, Geometric Composition, Abstract Composition, New Patterned, Patterned, New Tiffany, Tiffany-styled Stained Glass, Opaque, Opalescent Glass, John La Farge, Mayer of Munich, McCully & Miles, New Contemporary, Abstract Stained Glass, Modern Stained Glass, New Faceted (Dalle de Verre), Faceted Glass, Safety Laminate Storm Glass, Storm Glass, Protective Glazing.

REGIONS SERVED
CSS is proud to serve clients across the United States.

NOTABLE PROJECTS
Broadmoor Resort and Hotel, Colorado Springs CO (New Stained Glass)
Church of Gesu, Milwaukee WI (Rose Window Conservation)
Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, St. Theresa Chapel, Hubertus WI (New Stained Glass)
Indiana State University Dome, Terra Haute IN (Conservation and Restoration)
Jesuit High School Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tampa FL (New Stained Glass)
St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo TX (Replicated Historic Design)
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Colonial Beach VA (Replicated Historic Stained Glass)
St. John the Baptist Church, Costa Mesa CA (New Stained Glass)
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jasper IN (Stained Glass Conservation)
St. Stanislaus Parish & Oratory, Milwaukee WI (Replicated Historic Stained Glass)
St. Peter Cathedral Bishop Baraga Chapel, Marquette MI (New Stained Glass)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago IL (New Stained Glass)
CURRENT PROJECTS
Bishop Baraga House, Sault Ste. Marie MI
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile AL
Louis Sullivan Building, Newark OH; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jasper IN
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Topeka KS
University of Notre Dame-Martin de Porres Chapel, Notre Dame, IN
University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne IN.
OTHER AFFILIATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS
Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
Association of Consultants for Liturgical Space (ACLS)
Association for Preservation Technology (APT)
British Society of Stained Glass
Conference for Catholic Facility Management (CCFM)
League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT)
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Painting Contractors Association (PDCA)
Wisconsin Historical Society.

CSS is proud to serve clients across the United States.

NOTABLE PROJECTS

• Broadmoor Resort and Hotel, Colorado Springs CO (New Stained Glass)
• Church of Gesu, Milwaukee WI (Rose Window Conservation)
• Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, St. Theresa Chapel, Hubertus WI (New Stained Glass)
• Indiana State University Dome, Terra Haute IN (Conservation and Restoration)
• Jesuit High School Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tampa FL (New Stained Glass)
• St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo TX (Replicated Historic Design)
• St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Colonial Beach VA (Replicated Historic Stained Glass)
• St. John the Baptist Church, Costa Mesa CA (New Stained Glass)
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jasper IN (Stained Glass Conservation)
• St. Stanislaus Parish & Oratory, Milwaukee WI (Replicated Historic Stained Glass)
• St. Peter Cathedral Bishop Baraga Chapel, Marquette MI (New Stained Glass)
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago IL (New Stained Glass)

CURRENT PROJECTS

• Bishop Baraga House, Sault Ste. Marie MI
• Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile AL
• Louis Sullivan Building, Newark OH; St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jasper IN
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, Topeka KS
• University of Notre Dame-Martin de Porres Chapel, Notre Dame, IN
• University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne IN.

OTHER AFFILIATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA)
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
• Association of Consultants for Liturgical Space (ACLS)
• Association for Preservation Technology (APT)
• British Society of Stained Glass
• Conference for Catholic Facility Management (CCFM)
• League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT)
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Painting Contractors Association (PDCA)
• Wisconsin Historical Society.