This Is Lawrence - The Chapel

Built in 1919, Memorial Chapel has been the setting for thousands of concerts, student recitals and speeches. It has welcomed dignitaries, music legends and newsmakers who have inspired us with their words and their music. But the individual who has made the biggest impression on Chapel audiences is a name we'll never know—the anonymous donor who has graciously supported Chapel renovations throughout the years. A lot has been done recently—both inside and out—and Memorial Chapel has never looked better. For those of you who haven't been to campus lately, here's a fresh look at Memorial Chapel. We're sure you'll be wowed, and eager to join us in giving Memorial Chapel's generous benefactor a well-deserved standing ovation.

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[LawrenceUniversity]

A couple of the exterior shots were done by my intern-extraordinaire Finn Bjornerud. - Rachel

[44lark54]

One of the first -- if not the first -- major jazz performance in the Chapel was by the original Dave Brubeck Quartette brought to Lawrence by the brothers of Delta Tau Delta in, I think, 1957. At the time and despite the talents of con student John Harmon and his well-attended jazz performances at the Memorial Union, jazz was not highly thought of by the faculty of the conservatory. Thankfully, that has changed.

Bob Swain, '59