| Old Chapel | |
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| Old Chapel.jpg View of Old Chapel, with the W.E.B. Du Bois Library to the right |
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| Alternative names | Old Chapel Library Stone Chapel |
| General information | |
| Type | Academic offices, assembly hall, library |
| Architectural style | Richardsonian Romanesque |
| Current tenants | Vacant |
| Construction started | 1884 |
| Completed | 1887 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | John Beston, Amherst |
| Architect | Stephen C. Earle, Worcester |
Old Chapel, formerly known as the Old Chapel Library, is a landmark on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Constructed in 1884 at a cost of $25,000[1] to serve as a library, museum, and assembly hall, the Richardson Romanesque style building, constructed by Stephen C. Earle, has over the years been home to numerous academic departments and, most recently, the UMass Marching Band.[2] The Chapel's original bell, "Old Aggie," was added in 1892, since replaced by 44 Carillon bells.[1] Although the tower underwent a $1.65 million renovation in 1999, the Old Chapel has been uninhabited since 1996; a movement among alumni exists to further renovate the interior of the building, allowing the Old Chapel to again be used as a center for campus life.[1]
John F. Kennedy spoke at the Chapel during his 1952 U.S. Senate campaign.[2]
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