Chapel Architectural Drawings
- Title:
- Chapel Architectural Drawings
- Description:
- The Duke Chapel was designed by Black architect Julian Abele, who worked at the firm of Horace Trumbauer. The cornerstone of the Chapel was placed in 1930, and the Chapel first opened for the 1932 commencement. Reflecting Duke’s origins as a Methodist university, the Chapel serves as a symbol of Duke’s early emphasis on religion. For example, a student’s religious affiliation was often noted in their student record, and attending Chapel was a required part of student life. Today the Chapel is an interfaith institution supporting the religious and spiritual life of the Duke community.
- Date:
- 1920s
- Rights:
Some Rights Reserved- Citation:
- Preliminary Plans of the Chapel, Facilities Management Department records, folder 3, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
