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Christ Chapel (Hillsdale College)
Ecumenical Christian chapel at Hillsdale College, Michigan, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christ Chapel is an ecumenical Christian chapel located on the campus on Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. Constructed from 2017 to 2019, the $28.5 million chapel seating 1,350 is located on Hillsdale's main quadrangle as an architectural centerpiece of the campus. The chapel was designed by prominent traditionalist architect Duncan G. Stroik in a blend of neoclassical style intended to evoke the work of Christopher Wren and early Georgian churches in the United States.[4] Upon its dedication in 2019, the chapel was noted for being the largest classical chapel constructed in the United States in 70 years.[5]
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Christ Chapel | |
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![]() Christ Chapel in 2024 | |
Location | 33 East College Street Hillsdale, Michigan |
Country | United States |
Website | hillsdale |
History | |
Dedicated | October 3, 2019 |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Duncan G. Stroik |
Architectural type | Neoclassical |
Years built | 2017–2019 |
Completed | 2019 |
Construction cost | $28.5 million |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,350 |
Height | 70 feet (21 m)[1] |
Nave height | 64 feet (20 m)[2] |
Floor area | 27,515 square feet (2,556.2 m2)[3] |
Dome diameter (outer) | 32 feet (9.8 m)[1] |
Materials | Brick, limestone, marble |
Clergy | |
Chaplain(s) | The Rev. Adam Rick |
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