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James Earl Jones Theatre

The James Earl Jones Theatre, originally the Cort Theatre, is a Broadway theater in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It was built in 1912 and designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb for impresario John Cort. The Jones has 1,092 seats across three levels and...
Harvard University - Adams House - Claverly Hall

Grand Light fabricated custom fixtures and historic replications of existing historic exterior lighting fixtures for Harvard University's Adams House located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Yale University - Stephen A. Schwarzman Center

Grand Light designed & fabricated custom lighting fixtures & replications of chandeliers, wall sconces, and ceiling lights for Yale University Schwarzman Center renovation project located in New Haven, Connecticut.
Fairfield University - DiMenna-Nyselius Library

Grand Light designed an LED retrofit solution for Fairfield University's DiMenna-Nyselius Library utilizing custom 3000k LED Kits which reduced the total energy consumption of the entire configuration by half while maintaining a maximum output of 2,000lm and a 50,000 hours lifespan.
Yale University - Yale Divinity School

Grand Light was selected to design and manufacture several custom lighting fixtures for Yale Divinity School including the replication of existing historic iron and brass chandeliers, various custom multi-tiered crystal chandeliers, a massive brass and crystal chandelier, and numerous custom handcrafted pendant lights.
Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Grand Light designed and fabricated an amazing array of custom chandeliers and wall sconces for the Persian Terrace. The new fixtures closely matched the original fixtures' style and aesthetics, while complimenting the colors of the ornate faux wood ceiling and original hand painted images.
Massachusetts State House - Senate Chamber

Grand Light fabricated custom chandelier replications based on a historic photograph for the Senate Chamber at the Massachusetts State House located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center

Grand Light is restoring and custom replicating historic ceiling lights and exit signs from the famous Sag Harbor Cinema theater restoration project located in Sag Harbor, New York.
Charles Washington Hall

Grand Light was selected to design and fabricate a custom, handcrafted steel chandelier that invoked a 21st century interpretation of a 19th century chandelier, for the Charles Washington Hall renovation project located in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Harvard University - Lowell House

Grand Light fabricated numerous custom exterior lanterns which received an extended life exterior satin black finish incorporating multiple applications of primer, top color coats, and protective layers of UV resistant lacquer. Grand Light also replicated a historic E.F. Caldwell decorative ceiling fixture finished in a custom Verdi patina.
Hudson County Courthouse

Grand Light was selected to create custom replications of a chandelier, wall sconce, and torchiere that is original to the building. In order to accurately replicate the intricate metalwork and detailing of each fixture, new custom molds will be cast using the lost wax method of replication.
St Peter's Church

Grand Light was selected to retrofit historic interior pendant lights and semi-flush mount lighting fixtures with custom energy efficient LED technology kits for St Peter's Church located in Plattsburgh, New York.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Grand Light designed and manufactured custom pendant lights replicating the style of an existing interior historic fixture for the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The pendants were constructed with aluminum and include six custom acrylic panels fitted by Grand Light technicians to each custom pendant.
Harvard University - Dunster House

Grand Light designed and fabricated thirty cast iron custom lanterns replicating the style of existing exterior lanterns. Each custom lantern received a statuary base coat before an application of black finish and multiple coats of UV resistant protective lacquer top coat.
Wadsworth Atheneum

Grand Light was selected fabricate replications of a historic wall sconce based on a 1910 photograph for the Wadsworth Atheneum. The original 1910 photograph was used to scrupulously design the details and dimensions to match the original fixture.
Yale University - Silliman College

Grand Light was selected to design and fabricate lanterns that compliment the surroundings, illuminate the entry gates, and remain true to the ambiance created by the existing architecture of Yale University's Silliman College.
Cathedral of St. Joseph

Grand Light designed and tested a custom QL induction lighting system retrofit kit for 232 historic luminaires, manufactured by Frink Electric which have a complex reflector and lens system to direct high-intensity incandescent light to the pews 100 feet below at the St Joseph's Cathedral in Hartford, CT.
Town of North Canaan

Grand Light was selected to manufacture several custom designed outdoor lighting fixtures which were installed on poles throughout the downtown section of the town.
Columbia University - Morningside Campus

Grand Light was contracted by Columbia University to reproduce cast bronze finial components for 15 of the existing lamp posts, as well as supply new 18″ globes on existing lamp posts throughout the Morningside campus.
Malaga Cove Library

Grand Light custom manufactured 25 ceiling lighting fixtures, 13 wall sconces and 41 pendant lighting fixtures of varying lengths. This style fixture has been custom designed for use in the library in other locations, and with a recent addition to the building, more pieces were needed.
White House Visitor Center

As a part of a renovation, Grand Light was selected to replicate eight sconces that were original to the building for an addition during this phase. A total of eight historic replications were made using bronze and hand forged iron.
Massachusetts State House - Great Hall of Flags

Grand Light fabricated twelve custom fixtures that were retrofitted to existing cylinders in the Great Hall of Flags at the State House. The challenge was presented to the Grand Light team to fabricate seamless cylindrical tube that will be retrofitted to the existing fixture.
Yale University - Sterling Chemistry Building

Grand Light replicated a wrought iron and cast bronze fixture and created custom cut glass globes to replace existing plastic globes through out the building. Grand Light replicated thirteen fixtures in total which matched the original fixtures that we said to have been manufactured by Samuel Yellen.
Yale University - Center for British Art

Grand Light replicated one of the existing historic pendant light fixtures which is original to the architecture of the building. The pendant is a spun, tapered aluminum, shade which was anodized further enhancing the characteristics to the hand spun part.
Oakland University - Elliott Tower

Grand Light was selected to create a custom octagon lantern for Elliott Tower at Oakland University. The lantern consists of a custom cast aluminum frame and beautiful glazing frosted seedy glass. The fixture uses modern lighting technology with a LED A19 bulb.
Bradley Home & Pavilion

Grand Light was selected to retrofit 115 of the existing interior hall lightolier semi-flush mount fixtures with a custom LED Enlux downlight LED kit to optimize the the luminaires output, while maintaining energy efficiency.
Yellowstone National Park - Exterior Lighting

Grand Light designed and fabricated six custom exterior pole mounted fixtures to match existing outdoor fixtures. The original fixtures specifications, originally designed by a park technician, were used to create a shop drawing to accurately depict measurements and details.
Yellowstone National Park - Old Faithful Lodge

Grand Light was selected to replicate the lighting fixtures from the historic Geyser Hall in Yellowstone National Park. Of the one hundred and forty eight gothic-style pendant luminaires, twenty-eight were replicated, as well as forty larger luminaires of the same style.
Yale University - Branford College

Grand Light's team was selected to design and fabricate interior luminaires for the college during a renovation period. The fine details in the construction of the buildings architecture, it was essential that Grand Light make special considerations for this custom job.
Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church

Grand Light fabricated four hand-crafted custom chandeliers. Three of the chandeliers were 15-light fixtures measuring 30" W x 70" H. The fourth chandelier was be a bit smaller measuring 36" W x 36" H and featuring 10 lights.
Center in the Square

Grand Light was selected to design and fabricate custom acrylic chandeliers and Moravian Star Tiffany-style pendant fixtures for the Main Lobby of the Center of the Square building in Roanoke, Virginia.
The Miraculous Medal Shrine

Grand Light restored and replicated a large outdoor lantern and post for the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Philadelphia, PA. The restoration of these luminaires required media blasting, the addition of new copper tabs, rewiring, and a powder coat matte black textured refinish.
Port Arthur School of Performing Arts

Grand Light custom designed and fabricated lighting fixtures for Port Arthur School of Performing Arts. This project required 10 large, energy efficient flush mount fixtures and 5 pendant lights with similar design.
Orford Congregational Church

After the ceiling of the Orford Congregational Church collapsed, Grand Light was selected to restore an original Gothic revival style gas dodecagon chandelier from the mid 1800's while updating the original gas components to electricity.

Capabilities & Services

Our lighting restoration and custom lighting capabilities include research for historic accuracy, drawings, mock-ups, metal fabrication, polishing, painting, hot and cold patina application, welding, abrasive blasting, refinishing metal components, glass fabrication, replacing all electrical components, rewiring and testing in accordance with UL standards.

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Project Awards & Accolades

Grand Light is honored to be recognized as an award-winning lighting restorer and custom lighting manufacturer for our outstanding commitment to delivering quality results.

Traditional Building 2023 Palladio Award - Renovation & Restoration - Yale University Stephen A. Schwarzman Center

Preservation League of NYS Excellence In Historic Preservation Award 2022 - Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater

Preservation Buffalo Niagara Louise Bethune Award For Outstanding Project 2022 - Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater

Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts Performance Award 2019 - Massachusetts State House Senate Chamber

Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award 2019 - Massachusetts State House Senate Chamber

Boston Preservation Alliance Award Winner 2019 - Massachusetts State House Senate Chamber

The New Haven Preservation Trust Landmark Plaque 2019 - Yale University Divinity School

ENR New England Award of Merit for Renovation/Restoration 2018 - Harvard University Winthrop House

Cambridge Historical Commission Preservation Award 2018 - Harvard University Winthrop House

Historic Hotels of America Award of Excellence 2017 - Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Preservation League of NYS Excellence in Historic Preservation Award 2017 - Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc Excellence in Construction Award of Merit Restoration/Renovation 2017 - New Haven Courthouse

Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation Connecticut Preservation Merit Award 2017 - New Haven Courthouse

AIA West Virginia Honor Award Excellence in Preservation 2017 - Charles Washington Hall

Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation Connecticut Preservation Merit Award 2017 - Yale Center for British Art

American Architecture Restoration/Renovation Awards 2017 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kresge Auditorium & Chapel

Cambridge Historical Commission Preservation Award 2016 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kresge Auditorium & Chapel

AIA New England Regional Council - Honor Award Historic Preservation + Adaptive Reuse 2016 - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kresge Auditorium & Chapel

Hartford Preservation Alliance Preservation Award 2016 - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation Connecticut Preservation Merit Award 2016 - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Cambridge Historical Commission Preservation Award 2016 - Harvard University Dunster House

AIA Architecture Honor Award 2013 - Yale University Morse & Stiles Colleges

The New Haven Preservation Trust Landmark Plaque For Extraordinary Devotion To Preservation - Yale University Morse & Stiles Colleges

AIA New Hampshire Excellence In Architecture Design Merit Award 2013 - Phillips Exeter Academy Phillips Hall

Connecticut Building Congress Project Team Awards First Place For Major Renovation/Expansion 2010 - Yale University Calhoun College

New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award 2010 - Orford Congregational Church

AIA Connecticut Design Award 2003 - Yale University Divinity School

Faith & Form/IFRAA International Awards Program for Religious Art & Architecture Restoration Honor Award 2003 - Yale University Divinity Hall

AIA Connecticut Design Award 2002 - Yale University Branford College

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