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Originally Posted by Nathan

Very interesting!

The journey of two stained glass panels from Milwaukee to a Canadian pub illustrates the sometimes tricky path of provenance for historic architecture.
The two panels on display were originally part of a skylight in the Plankinton Mansion, allowing natural light from the ceiling of a third floor billiard parlor to filter in through beveled glass tesserae of color. When preparations were underway for the home’s demolition, the skylight was overlooked on the list of salvageable elements. This loophole opened a way for a savvy antique dealer to make a private deal with the Knights of Columbus for the skylight.
Eventually, the panels landed at auction and were purchased by the parent company of Bartleby’s Dining Emporium and Gathering Place in the province of Saskatchewan. It took a federal lawsuit for the Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority to reclaim the pieces now on view.

http://www.wisconsingazette.com/ente...0173c15cd.html