Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel
Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel | |
![]() Cannon Memorial Chapel, February 2012 | |
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Location | 36 Westhampton Way, Richmond, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 37°34′29″N 77°32′20″W / 37.57472°N 77.53889°WCoordinates: 37°34′29″N 77°32′20″W / 37.57472°N 77.53889°W |
Area | 1.312 acres (0.531 ha) |
Built | 1929 |
Architect | Robinson, Charles M. |
Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
MPS | History and Architecture of the University of Richmond, 1834-1977 |
NRHP reference No. | 13000259[1] |
VLR No. | 127-0364-0009 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | May 7, 2013 |
Designated VLR | December 13, 2012[2] |
Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel, also known as Cannon Chapel, is an American historic chapel located on the University of Richmond campus in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Charles M. Robinson and built in 1929 in the Late Gothic Revival style. It is constructed of brick, stone, and concrete and has a rectangular plan with a telescoping projection at the rear. During the mid-1980s, new stained glass windows were installed as part of a renovation project.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.[1]
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Cannon Memorial Chapel, Interior, February 2012
The Chapel houses "The Stained Glass Windows of Cannon Memorial Chapel," of which there are 22 in all. They were designed by Brenda Belfield of Alexandria, VA. The theme of the windows is "Let All the Universe Praise Thee, O God." A variety of academic and religious symbols created a unique expression of praise through the beauty of the stained glass and the light shining through them. The names of the windows are as follows. 1. Rose Window 2. Praise Window 3. Law and Justice Window 4. Commerce and Industry Window 5. Creation Window 6. Prophets Window 7. Incarnation Window 8. Redemption Window 9. Patriots Window 10. Service to the Church Window 11. Resurrection Window 12. Pentecost Window 13. Hope and Renewal Window 14. University Window 15. Arts and Humanities Window 16. Sciences Window 17. Prayer Window 18. Prayer Room Windows 19. Guild Room Windows 20. Bride's Room Windows 21. Groom's Room Windows 22. Groom's Room Foyer Window
References[]
- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/06/13 through 5/10/13. National Park Service. 2013-05-17.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Lena Sweeten McDonald (October 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying six photos
- University of Richmond
- University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Gothic Revival church buildings in Virginia
- Churches completed in 1929
- Churches in Richmond, Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places in Richmond, Virginia
- Chapels in Richmond, Virginia
- Richmond, Virginia Registered Historic Place stubs
- Virginia church stubs