Willard Memorial Chapel-Welch Memorial Hall facts for kids
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Willard Memorial Chapel—Welch Memorial Hall
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 17–19 Nelson St., Auburn, NY |
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| Area | 1.4 acres (0.57 ha) |
| Built | 1892–1894 |
| Architect | Warner & Brockett; windows and interior decoration by Tiffany Glass & Decorating Co. |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000461 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 8, 1989 |
| Designated NHL | April 5, 2005 |
The Willard Memorial Chapel and Welch Memorial Hall are two important buildings in Auburn, New York. They are connected and stand at 17 Nelson Street. These buildings were constructed between 1892 and 1894.
What makes them special is the amazing stained glass and interior designs. These were created by the famous artist Louis Comfort Tiffany. His work here is still in its original place, just as it was when it was first installed. Because of their historical and artistic value, the buildings were named a National Historic Landmark in 2005.
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Discovering the Chapel's Design
The Willard Memorial Chapel and Welch Memorial Hall are located north of downtown Auburn. They are on the west side of Nelson Street. These buildings were once part of the Auburn Theological Seminary. Most of the other seminary buildings are now gone.
Building Materials and Style
The chapel and hall are mostly separate buildings. They are connected by a small section, like a hallway. Both buildings use similar materials and design styles. Their outside walls are made of strong, gray limestone. They also have red limestone for decoration.
The buildings are designed in a style called Richardsonian Romanesque. This style often features strong, rounded arches. You can see these arches around the entrances. The windows come in different shapes. Some are rounded, some are tall and narrow, and others are rectangular.
Who Designed the Buildings?
The architects who designed the chapel and hall were Warner & Brockett. They were from Rochester, New York. The buildings were constructed from 1892 to 1894.
The most famous part of these buildings is the beautiful stained-glass windows. The interior decorations were also created by Louis Comfort Tiffany. This is the last complete collection of Tiffany's work that is still in its original spot. The chapel was built to honor Dr. Sylvester Willard and his wife, Jane Frances Case Willard. Their daughters, Caroline and Georgiana, provided the money for its construction.
Images for kids
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Inside the chapel, showing the organ pipes and a chandelier.
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A view of the chapel's interior, with chandeliers and stained glass.
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A close-up of the 'Four Circle' window.
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A detailed look at the 'Squares' window.
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A close-up of the 'Single Circle' window.
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Details of the mosaic trim inside the chapel.
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