Canton in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gunnison Chapel

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, October 5, 2021

1. Gunnison Chapel Marker

Inscription.
Opened in 1926 to honor the 8th President in St. Lawrence's history, Dr. Almon Gunnison, whose 15 years at the helm from 1899-1914 resulted in tremendous growth for the college. The chapel's neo-gothic design by the noted architect Bertram Goodhue featured a spare interior and just two original stained glass windows. Between 1972 and 1982, 24 additional windows were added as gifts from alumni and other contributors.

Gunnison Chapel has been one of the St. Lawrence campus's most beloved and most photographed buildings.

For over 90 years the building has been a center of campus life, hosting church services, lectures, concerts, weddings, receptions, convocations, and SLU graduations.

Among the most cherished traditions on the St. Lawrence campus is the daily ringing of the chapel bells, at 5pm. to close each school day. Known as the Bacheller Memorial Chime, they were given by the 20th century author and SLU alumnus Irving Bacheller.

Erected by St. Lawrence University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 44° 35.502′ N, 75° 9.777′ W. Marker is in

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Canton, New York, in St. Lawrence County. It is at the intersection of St. Lawrence University and Romoda Drive, on the right when traveling south on St. Lawrence University. Marker is on the grounds of Saint Lawrence University at the north side of the building. Gunnison Chapel is at the west end of Romoda Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton NY 13617, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Adirondacks & North Country.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richardson Hall (a few steps from this marker); Herring - Cole Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Atwood Hall (about 300 feet away); Vilas Hall (about 300 feet away); St. Lawrence University (about 700 feet away); Griffiths Arts Center (about 800 feet away); Sykes Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Agricultural School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Also see . . . St. Lawrence University. (Submitted on January 5, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed by Robert Rusaw, October 5, 2021

2. Gunnison Chapel

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, October 5, 2021

3. Gunnison Chapel

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, October 5, 2021

4. Gunnison Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.