GREENPOINT — A RENOVATION AT a Greenpoint psychotherapy office has uncovered historic stained-glass panels hidden for decades behind metal sheeting, reports the New York Post. Workers updating therapist Karen Costa’s storefront discovered the panels – which are white, green and black, and spell out “Perfumes,” “Toilet Articles” and “Prescriptions” – last month at 705 Manhattan Ave.
The glass, dating back at least to the 1920s, matches archival photos and the original sign for the former John H. Wienholz’s Drug Store, which is still kept in the basement.
Multiple buyers have already made offers to purchase the panels, including one for $18,000, but Costa plans to keep them on display for her patients.
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