Evans Memorial Chapel
Evans Memorial Chapel is a historic chapel on the campus of the University of Denver, in Colorado.[2]
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| Location | University of Denver campus, Denver, Colorado |
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| Coordinates | 39°40′36″N 104°57′46″W |
| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1876 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Early Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000567 [1] |
| CSRHP No. | 5DV.174 |
| Added to NRHP | December 27, 1974 |
Completed in 1878 in downtown Denver, the Evans Memorial Chapel was built by Governor John Evans (University of Denver founder) in honor of his daughter Josephine,[3] who had died a decade earlier. It was purchased by the University of Denver (DU) later on in 1958 as part of a land purchase. In 1960, the historic building was moved stone by stone to its present location on the DU campus.[3] Currently, the Evans Memorial Chapel has no specific religious affiliation. It is widely used for wedding ceremonies year-round and student-driven religious activities during the academic year.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Nanaruth Haines (August 14, 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Evans Memorial Chapel". National Park Service. Retrieved September 15, 2018. With accompanying four photos from 1974
- Catlett, Sharon R. (2007). Farmlands, Forts, and Country Life: The Story of Southwest Denver. Big Earth Publishing. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-56579-545-7.
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