The University of Princeton Chapel is the third largest college chapel in the world and the University's largest indoor facility.
The Chapel is non-secretarian and holds weekly denominational and nondenominational services. Along with the religious use it also hosts non-religious ceremonies including Opening Exercises and services for commencement. The chapel seats approximately 2000 and is 270 foot long.
The oak pews are wood from Civil war times. The stained glass collection is the most valuable in the western hemisphere and when renovated in 2002, was sent to France for cleaning and restoration.
The architecture through out the campus of Princeton University is mostly Gothic. In keeping with the gothic architecture style, which Princeton is famous, the chief architect was Ralph Adams Cram who specialized in Gothic Revival Architecture.
This structure is truly a feast for the eyes with the ornate carvings, stained glass and wood worked pews. The Chapel is a "must see" when touring Princeton Borough and the University.
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