Greenwood Heights in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Chapel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 15, 2011
1. Historic Chapel Marker
In the early 20th century, Green-Wood’s trustees decided that it was time to build a chapel on the grounds. So they held a competition, and the top American architects submitted their plans. The winner was the prominent firm of Warren and Wetmore, which also designed Grand Central Terminal and the New York Yacht Club. The Historic Chapel was built of Indiana limestone and dedicated in 1911. The Chapel is now a multi-use facility: book talks, movies, theatrical performances, weddings and exhibitions all are hosted here.
Erected by The Historic Green-Wood Fund.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 40° 39.388′ N, 73° 59.719′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Greenwood Heights. Marker can be reached from 25th Street. The marker is within Green-Wood Cemetery between Landscape and Willow Avenues. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Green-Wood Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor DeWitt Clinton (about 600 feet away); Green-Wood Cemetery Gates (about 600 feet away); Korean War Irish Memorial
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Also see . . . Green--Wood Cemetery - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 3, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 15, 2011
2. The Green-Wood Chapel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 15, 2011
3. Chapel Interior
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 15, 2011
4. Ancillary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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