Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel

Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel, also known as Cannon Chapel, is an American historic chapel located on the University of Richmond campus in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Charles M. Robinson and built in 1929 in the Late Gothic Revival style. It is constructed of brick, stone, and concrete and has a rectangular plan with a telescoping projection at the rear. During the mid-1980s, new stained glass windows were installed as part of a renovation project.[3]

Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel
Cannon Memorial Chapel, February 2012
Location36 Westhampton Way, Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates37°34′29″N 77°32′20″W
Area1.312 acres (0.531 ha)
Built1929 (1929)
ArchitectRobinson, Charles M.
Architectural styleLate Gothic Revival
MPSHistory and Architecture of the University of Richmond, 1834-1977
NRHP reference No.13000259[1]
VLR No.127-0364-0009
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 7, 2013
Designated VLRDecember 13, 2012[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.[1]

  • Cannon Memorial Chapel, Interior, February 2012

The Chapel houses "The Stained Glass Windows of Cannon Memorial Chapel," of which there are 22 in all. They were designed by Brenda Belfield of Alexandria, VA. The theme of the windows is "Let All the Universe Praise Thee, O God." A variety of academic and religious symbols created a unique expression of praise through the beauty of the stained glass and the light shining through them. The names of the windows are as follows. 1. Rose Window 2. Praise Window 3. Law and Justice Window 4. Commerce and Industry Window 5. Creation Window 6. Prophets Window 7. Incarnation Window 8. Redemption Window 9. Patriots Window 10. Service to the Church Window 11. Resurrection Window 12. Pentecost Window 13. Hope and Renewal Window 14. University Window 15. Arts and Humanities Window 16. Sciences Window 17. Prayer Window 18. Prayer Room Windows 19. Guild Room Windows 20. Bride's Room Windows 21. Groom's Room Windows 22. Groom's Room Foyer Window

References
  1. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/06/13 through 5/10/13. National Park Service. 2013-05-17.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Lena Sweeten McDonald (October 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying six photos


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