Holden Chapel

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Holden Chapel is one of Harvard University's oldest and most historic buildings, originally constructed in the 18th century as a college chapel.


Statements (45)
Predicate Object
instanceOf Harvard University building
chapel
historic building
affiliation Harvard University
architecturalStyle Georgian architecture
category 18th-century church buildings in the United States
Chapels in Massachusetts
Georgian architecture in Massachusetts
Harvard University buildings
completionDate 1744
constructionStart 1741
country United States
currentUse instructional space
meeting space
multi-purpose space
donor family of Samuel Holden
floorCount 2
hasContext colonial-era New England architecture
hasFeature arched windows
belfry
pedimented entrance
hasHeritageStatus historic structure of Harvard University
hasRenovation 19th century renovation
20th century renovation
21st century renovation
heritage one of the oldest buildings at Harvard University
historicSignificance among the oldest structures in Harvard Yard
one of the earliest surviving college buildings in the United States
inception 1744
locatedIn Cambridge, Massachusetts
Harvard Yard
United States
locatedOnCampus Harvard University campus
material brick
namedAfter Samuel Holden
originalFunction college chapel
place of worship
ownedBy Harvard University
partOf Harvard Yard
region New England
roofMaterial slate
usedFor events
instruction
meetings
religious services

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Holworthy Hall
nearby

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