Seton Hill in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Chapel of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, April 17, 2008

1. Chapel of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple Marker

Inscription.
This chapel designed by Maximilien Godefroy represents a unique combination of French Gothic and classical architecture; it was built of English brick and trimmed with Acquia Creek sandstone and stucco. The cornerstone was dedicated by Bishop Carroll on June 16, 1808.

From 1808 to 1809, the basement chapel was used by Mother Elizabeth Seton: in this chapel, she and her followers took their first vows. In 1829, the Oblate Sisters of Providence were founded here by Father Jourbert.

In 1916, the interior of the main chapel was remodeled - the altar was moved further back into the apse; tile flooring and oak pews were installed in the nave. At the same time, the chapel's steeple was removed.

In 1959-1960, the chapel was exteriorly renovated by James Cox & Son, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1808.

Location. 39° 17.747′ N, 76° 37.418′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Seton Hill. Marker can be reached from North Paca Street. Marker is in front of St. Mary's Seminary Chapel, which cannot be seen from the street. It can be accessed from the parking lot of St. Mary's Spiritual Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 North Paca Street, Baltimore MD 21201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary's Seminary (a few steps from this marker); Historic Chapel of St. Mary's Seminary & University (dedicated 1808) (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary's Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); How did this park get its name? (within shouting distance of this marker); Mother Seton House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Seminary Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sons of St. Mary's: Called to Serve, Educated to Lead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holy Women of Paca Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.

St. Mary's Seminary Chapel image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 8, 2023

2. St. Mary's Seminary Chapel

The marker hangs to the right of the leftmost doorway of the chapel in this photo.

The three markers in front of St. Mary's Seminary Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

3. The three markers in front of St. Mary's Seminary Chapel

This is a photo of the marker in its former environs. This marker was the one on the left.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

4. St. Mary's Seminary Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,274 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.