Yes to Raye Smith’s comments. You have the hooks there for both the original full wooden storms and the wooden screens. You could have new ones made to fit.

I agree. I have two small windows that open in, and I had screens and storms built for them that mount on the outside. I leave the screens on permanently and install the storms over them before winter.

Good advice above. Having wood storm and screen units made would preserve the historic integrity and add the benefit of being able to open those units, as well as some improved energy efficiency.

A high quality wood window such as Marvin or similar would be the best bet if you want something closer to modern functionality and and efficiency, but I'd also agree that it would be wise to save the originals if you did so.

Aluminum storms would be the worst option IMO.

Agree with all of the above posters

Save the original windows and invest in wood storms and screens

Thank you. I guess if we can get quality wooden storms made somewhere that would stop the winter winds from finding their way in!

There are also storm windows you can put on the inside of your window. Indow is an example.…maybe they would work in your application. (Your windows are beautiful!)

I am thinking of something in a bright, almost blueish, white vinyl with a blocky frame...

Just kidding. Put on the storms. The interior storms are fine, but don't offer much ventilation potential or screening options. And they aren't cheap for what is basically a piece of acrylic with a bulb gasket on it.

What you need is a SpencerWorks Storm window. Its wood frame would look right with your house, but it works just like a modern storm window/screen combination so you don't have to take it down seasonally.

Starcraft builders. Interesting. The original version is a removable, full-length “fitted” screen. After all of the Houzz comments & suggestions, what I’m now thinking of is a more permanent screen (so the storm will fit more easily) with a full-length storm window that fits tightly in the winter but can prop open in the summer. I’d also need to have the existing windows cleaned up & made more weather-resistant. Does that sound doable? Thank you!

Originally there was probably a screen (for summer) and a separate storm window (for winter). One of the dreaded chores of my childhood was the semi-annual changing of the screens.

The Spenserworks screen/storm window eliminates this changing of the guard while give the same appearance of the traditional storm window. Spencer's patented design is actually very clever. But, his website sucks.

Thank you.