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WILLARD CHAPEL

Program
NYS Historic
Subject
Religion
Location
22 Nelson St, Auburn, NY 13021, USA
Lat/Long
42.93714, -76.56258
Grant Recipient
Community Preservation Committee
Historic Marker

WILLARD CHAPEL

Inscription

WILLARD CHAPEL
BUILT 1892-1894 TO HONOR
DR. SYLVESTER WILLARD’S 40
YEARS OF SERVICE TO AUBURN
SEMINARY. WINDOWS AND
INTERIOR BY TIFFANY STUDIOS.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2022

Dr. Sylvester Willard began serving as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Auburn Seminary in 1846. He served on the Board for more than 40 years. When Auburn Seminary built this chapel they dedicated to him for his long service. The interior and windows were designed by Jacob Holzer of Tiffany Glass company. It was erected between 1892-1894.


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